LA UCHIRENA COFFEE EXPRESS LLC
12189 Pembroke Road
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33025
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on floor in prep area. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup in turbo air freezer.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in salt container.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salt in prep area. -Observed uncovered containers with meats stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink in kitchen block with garbage container.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored in handwashing sink.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed faucet handle at handwashing sink in disrepairs at dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked fish in flip top cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip to cooler at cookline ambient air temperature at 46F. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top units. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed faucet handle at handwashing sink in disrepairs at dishwashing area. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout cup lids stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a spatula in dishwashing area with deep chipped and cracked. Operator discarded at will. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over plantains and fries in turbo air freezer. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seafood mixture cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, mixture transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice bath. Observed Fish (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items transfer to cold holding unit 1 hour before the inspection. Advise operator to place ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and other food containers not stored inverted at storage area.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in food preparation area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and drinks stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoops with handle stored in flour and sugar containers. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken and beef stored over arepas in turbo air freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink at front line block with high chair. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink, in rear kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Hand wash sign emailed **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line. Soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Per operator posted not received, emailed poster **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Whirlpool reach in cooler- soiled handles Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Prep table, employee eating while packing ready to eat tequenos and empanadas, for a customer. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler box of raw beef, bag of onions on floor, Employee placed on shelves. Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cooking utensils on grill stove, employee removed , cleaned and stored on hot water container 150F Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink, in rear kitchen Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line. Soiled with grease Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Whirlpool- soiled shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping clots stored on bucket with soap, under triple sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler-'raw beef above open pot of cooked chicken. Employee placed raw beef under cooked chicken. -Whirlpool Reach in Freezer-single unit packages of raw beef burger on same shelf of frozen juices. Employee removed burgers from ready to eat food and stored separately . -GE Reach in Freezer-single unit packages of pork chops over bag of diced Swiss cheese. Employee placed pork chops under shelf of ready to eat cheese. -Whirlpool Reach in Cooler-l open tray of raw chicken breast, over open box of swai fish. Employee removed chicken breast and stored on lower shelf of walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tripe soup, made on Wednesday, employee dated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee working with fruit pulp , moved from prep table to bring a cardboard box to large garbage can by exit door, then came back to prep table to continue working with fruit pulp, after manager ins, employee discarded gloves , washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. -Employee making empanadas , stepped out of prep station to dirty bowl and utensils Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee discarded gloves, washed hands on triple sink, without using soap, placed new pair of gloves, to continue working on preparing a lasagna dish. After instructed, employees discarded gloves, washed hands on hand wash sink with soap, then placed new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 3 leches dessert, open on Wednesday, manager placed a label. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).