Brownsville, Miami-Dade County

MUNCHKIN CATERERS

5301 NW 23 AVE, Brownsville, FL 33142

FoodCatering
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Mar 13, 2024
City
Brownsville
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22715311

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22715310

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Time Extended

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 22711767

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked tomatoes (47F - Cooling). As per manager, since the previous day. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 22711770

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22711772

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked tomatoes (47F - Cooling). Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22711771

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22711769

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can blade soiled. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22711768

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cloth towel in the hand washing sink next to the hot box. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22557291

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22557292

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. At the time of the inspection chef washed, rinsed and sanitized can opener blade. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22557293

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in freezer in dry storage with ice build up/ soiled.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-37-4

Detail 22218397

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22218394

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table. At the time of the inspection chef started to wash, rinse and sanitize can opener blade. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22218396

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the time of the inspection chef wiped down ice machine with sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22218395

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled at kitchen.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 21686518

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed storage room in kitchen area converted to a preparation room with a preparation table, reach in cooler, slicer and hand washing sink. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Observed storage room in kitchen area converted to a preparation room with a preparation table, reach in cooler, slicer and hand washing sink. Time Extended

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 21684024

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed green beans (120F - Hot Holding) located inside hot holding unit, next to cookline. As per operator green beans were placed in hot holding unit for approximately 30 minutes. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21684022

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green beans (120F - Hot Holding) located inside hot holding unit, next to cookline. As per operator green beans were placed in hot holding unit for approximately 30 minutes. Admin Complaint

31A-04-4

Detail 21684020

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed from. Observed handwash sink removed from warewashing area. Observed handwash sink removed from, between fryers and preparation table adjacent to office. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 21684023

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed storage room in kitchen area converted to a preparation room with a preparation table, reach in cooler, slicer and hand washing sink. Admin Complaint

36-22-4

Detail 21684021

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located at mens restrooms. Operator mopped up water. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21684025

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22052300

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. Printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event and provide to Manager. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22052297

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Chef refilled paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22052298

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. Manager immediately printed employee agreement forms and informed each employee of their responsibility in reporting their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed each employee sign food employee reporting agreement forms at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22052299

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Printed and provided handwashing sign to Manager. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-08-4

Detail 21320716

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of debris. Chef in the process of cleaning interior of oven. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21320718

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled above oven. Observed exterior of oven soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 21320717

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located n storage rack, across from three compartment sink at kitchen area. Operator removed label Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21320719

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water constantly dripping/flowing from sink faucet located in front of kitchen cookline, unable to turn off.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 20836880

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink

36-24-5

Detail 20836878

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink

22-08-4

Detail 20836879

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 20740716

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted throughout facility. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted throughout facility. Time Extended

48-01-5

Detail 20740717
  • From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler, temperature 250 F. No certificate provided. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler, temperature 250 F. No certificate provided. Time Extended

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03E-02-5

Detail 20737438

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed food holding inside hot holding unit, rice (123F - Hot Holding), plantains (113F - Hot Holding). Food was not reheated to 165 F before hot holding. Operator corrected and reheated plantains to 201 F and rice was reheated to 158 F. Food was hot holding inside hot holding unit less then 30 minute.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 20737439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (123F - Hot Holding), plantains (113F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated plantains to 201 F and rice was reheated to 158F. Food was hot holding inside unit for less then 30 minutes. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 20737440

Basic - Ceilingvents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-24-5

Detail 20737443

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, across from three compartment and near ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20737444

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed oven exterior soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 20737442

Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted throughout facility.

36-27-5

Detail 20737445

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish area soiled. Employee cleaned wall in dish wash area. Corrected On-Site

48-01-5

Detail 20737441

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler, temperature 250 F. No certificate provided.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 20341109

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose ring used to hold above rim. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20341112

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20341106

Intermediate - No paper towels at handwash sink. Manager placed paper in dispenser. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20341107

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 20341111

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

31B-04-4

Detail 20341108

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handsink by 3 compartment sink. Manager placed sign on wall. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 20341110

Basic - Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface by dishwashing area.

48-01-5

Detail 20341105

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Water temperature exceeds 210°f . Observed water temperature at 250°f. Also gallons of water is over 120 gallons of water. Observed 200 gallons of water.