MI HAVANA LATIN CAFE AND CATERING INC

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operators moved and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat food items in the reach in coolers needing dates when prepared. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood make up air vents and hood filters.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken non functioning back door closer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat food items in the reach in coolers needing dates when prepared. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood make up air vents and filters.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken non functioning back door closer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in back kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat food items in the reach in coolers needing dates when prepared.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed a broken non functioning back door closer.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a propane tank being used inside the building. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood walls and ansul system with grease build up and beginning to drip. Operator stated they will be cleaned on 7/12. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood walls and ansul system with grease build up and beginning to drip. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on wall behind triple sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching ready to eat food without washing hands before and after wearing gloves. Coached employee on proper hand washing and glove changing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on back prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink above food prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored above food prep table. Operator moved phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy ansul system pipes and hood filters beginning to drip. Owner stated hood cleaning company is scheduled. Owner will also wipe down pipes to prevent dripping. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the wall above the triple sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw bacon then changed their gloves without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Owner removed the can opener to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans stored in the stand up reach in cooler prepared on 3/25 not date marked. Owner placed a date mark on the beans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls above the three compartment sink and walls in the preparation area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready-to-eat cut peppers in a container. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Operator stated a cleaning is scheduled for 08/15/22. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and raw beef thawing in a container of cold water. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site