BACHOUR CORAL GABLES

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over squeeze bottles of dressings. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit raw salmon filets in reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP. As per operator items are vacuum sealed at primary BACHOUR location and they also have no approved HACCP to conduct this process. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed for hand sink at cook line used as a dump sink with food remnants and spatula stored inside. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Carlos C. And Dayana Reyes, unable to provided training. Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit raw salmon filets in reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP. As per operator items are vacuum sealed at primary BACHOUR location and they also have no approved HACCP to conduct this process. Warning

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer unit soiled. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon in reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter display case ham and cheese croissant (62F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 1 hour. Employee placed items into cooler. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. Warning

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. Observed for employee Diana, hired 2 weeks ago. Operator printed and completed form with employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line. Warning

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures available for ham and cheese croissants, flan croissants and guava and cheese croissants being kept at display case at room temperature. Provided operator with firm to complete and begin utilizing process. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on meat slicer. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at plates storage rack. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of frozen steak steaks thawing at room temperature at three compartment sink. Employee removed and placed into reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed no chlorine sanitizer available for dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection operator states they are waiting for eco lab. Establishment is utilizing three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised establishment to stop use of dish machine and set up three compartment to wash, rinse and sanitize all equipment until repaired. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/01/2023 posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Still observed not hung to dry. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At time of callback inspection still observed not hung to dry. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed no chlorine sanitizer available for dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection operator states they are waiting for eco lab. Establishment is utilizing three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/01/2023 posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: Still observed not hung to dry. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed no chlorine sanitizer available for dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until repaired. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table cooked chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding). As per cook, for 30 minutes to thaw. Operator placed into reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice cooker stored on top of hand wash sink at dish washing area. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for same previous employees, Yailena Hernandez and Tatiana Febles both stated they've been employees more than 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/01/2023 posted. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee canned drink on prep table while cutting bell peppers. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at cook line prep table a tray of cooked chicken breast thawing on counter. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/01/2023. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink at cook line , sanitizer bucket stored. Employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employees Yailena Hernandez and Tatiana Febles both stated they've been employees more than 60 days. Warning

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine not dispensing detergent, rinse solution or sanitizer. Operator primed machine and still not functioning. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/01/2023 posted. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on prep table next to dish machine and mini stove top. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed loafs of bread on top shelf at cookline not covered. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket next to dish machine. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection chlorine strength at 0ppm.operator set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Operator set up 3 compartment sink ,quaternary strength at 300ppm. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine,quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Anna C, David,D as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection chlorine strength at 0ppm.operator set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine,quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Anna C, David,D as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning