Aventura, Miami-Dade County

LAVA GRILL

17871 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura, FL 33160

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
3 High Priority
Aug 10, 2023
City
Aventura
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 17

08A-04-5

Detail 22193407

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of unwashed vegetables. Located in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 22193419

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs being stored on top of cut lettuce. Located in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22193423

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; pastrami (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) All were located in reach in cooler under grill. As per chef food had only been in cooler for less than an hour.

11-27-4

Detail 22193411

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22193410

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef using water from hand washing sink to clean reach in cooler.

53A-05-6

Detail 22193422

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 present and engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present.

11-26-1

Detail 22193418

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22193416

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle for yellow bread crumbs broken. Also, observed employee use use a cup with no handle to dispense rice.

36-36-4

Detail 22193412

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located throughout kitchen area.

14-74-7

Detail 22193421

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler under grill with ambient temperature of 57°F.

12B-01-4

Detail 22193415

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating excess bacon while panning bacon from oven.

14-11-5

Detail 22193413

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

08B-47-4

Detail 22193414

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed various buckets of food in walk in cooler not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 22193409

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22193408

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

22-16-4

Detail 22193417

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler under grill soiled with accumulated food debris.

06-01-5

Detail 22193420

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature and located in side of prep sink.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 21842216

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of unwashed lettuce. Located in walk in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 21842217

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

22-16-4

Detail 21842218

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located under flat grill.

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 21271325

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21271326

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and water being stored on floor in prep area. Also, observed several cases and containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and water being stored on floor in prep area. Also, observed several cases and containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer. Warning Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21271327

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning Time Extended

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 15

09-01-4

Detail 21255186

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread with bare hands. Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 21255193

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in prep area. Warning

12A-08-4

Detail 21255191

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Located in kitchen area. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21255190

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of unwashed vegetables. Located in walk in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21255194

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of cut onions. Located in reach in cooler under flat grill. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21255195

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Manager added. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21255199

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21255188

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in prep area. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21255187

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

32-05-4

Detail 21255198

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men restroom door handle removed. Manager stated that handle and lock was in disrepair and is in process of being replaced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21255196

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep table. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21255192

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21255197

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and water being stored on floor in prep area. Also, observed several cases and containers of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21255185

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21255189

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located under flat grill. Warning

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 20952813

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20952803

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef in walk in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 20952802

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of fantastik being stored on front counter prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20952809

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container of water being stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area and pan of food being stored in hand washing sink in prep area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20952812

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added.

16-21-4

Detail 20952799

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20952807

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

40-06-5

Detail 20952811

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys being stored on prep table.

14-11-4

Detail 20952800

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. As per manager gaskets we're ordered but manufacture sent wrong size.

08B-38-4

Detail 20952814

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and other drinks being stored on floor in dry storage area and hallway.

10-07-4

Detail 20952804

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 81°F and located on prep table.

21-04-4

Detail 20952810

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

23-03-4

Detail 20952808

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulated food debris and hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.

21-44-1

Detail 20952806

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on top of prep table in area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20952805

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 20952801

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature in 2 compartment sink.

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 20372205

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20372207

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef in walk in cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 20372206

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of fries and onion rings. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20372204

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in prep area. Also observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler.