Aventura, Miami-Dade County

POKE 305

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura, FL 33180

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Aug 22, 2022
City
Aventura
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21296177

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals being stored on shelf next to clean dishes.

31A-09-4

Detail 21296181

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers being stored in hand washing sink in prep area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21296174

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager.

05-08-4

Detail 21296179

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

06-09-1

Detail 21296180

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

21-04-4

Detail 21296176

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-44-1

Detail 21296175

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on prep table.

06-01-5

Detail 21296178

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed guacamole thawing in standing water. Located on prep table.

Aug 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21295853

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored on top of various cases of sodas in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 21295854

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures less than 135F ; quinoa (101F - Hot Holding); brown rice (115F - Hot Holding); white rice (96F - Hot Holding) All were located on counter in dry storage area. As per manager all food was cooked about an hour ago and is stored on counter until needed. Advised manager and she instructed employee to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21295851

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21295846

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21295848

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 21295852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of rice. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 21295847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21295849

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21295845

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of soy sauce and oil being stored on floor in dry storage area and various foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

21-44-1

Detail 21295844

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on front. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 21295850

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20949570

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna being stored on top of various cases of sodas in walk in cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20949571

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures less than 135°F ; quinoa (101F - Hot Holding); brown rice (115F - Hot Holding); white rice (96F - Hot Holding) All were located on counter in dry storage area. As per manager all food was cooked about an hour ago and is stored on counter until needed. Advised manager and she instructed employee to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20949572

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager. Repeat Violation Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20949566

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20949567

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20949564

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of rice. Repeat Violation Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20949563

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20949569

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20949568

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of soy sauce and oil being stored on floor in dry storage area and various foods being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

21-44-1

Detail 20949565

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on front. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20949562

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature in dry storage area. Warning

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 20925476

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining containers of cut vegetables.

14-31-5

Detail 20925475

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw salmon being stored in thank you bags. Located in reach in freezer.

53A-05-6

Detail 20925477

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed about 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager.

05-08-4

Detail 20925479

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

08B-38-4

Detail 20925481

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food and drinks being stored on floor in prep area and walk in cooler.

21-04-4

Detail 20925478

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 20925480

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in prep area.

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-45-4

Detail 20494025

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils not sanitized after washing and rinsing. Advised manager and she instructed employee to setup sanitizer and rewash dishes. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20494026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures less than 135°F white rice (98°F - Hot Holding); quinoa (86°F - Hot Holding) All were located on prep table. As per manager food was being held on prep table until they go on line. Food had only been out for a 1 hour. Manager moved to rice cooker to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20494023

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of rice and quinoa.

16-16-4

Detail 20494022

Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized after washing and rinsing. Advised manager and she instructed employee to setup sanitizer and rewash dishes. Corrective Action Taken

08B-47-4

Detail 20494024

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor next to back door and other cases of food being stored on floor under prep tables in prep area and in walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 20494021

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of spoons being stored on floor under prep table in prep area.