Glenvar Heights, Miami-Dade County

CHORIPAN CAFETERIA

4546 SW 74TH AVE, Glenvar Heights, FL 33155

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
2 High Priority
Mar 3, 2023
City
Glenvar Heights
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.

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 21829893

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag at reach in freezer. Observed beans stored in non food grade bag at steam table.

03A-02-5

Detail 21829891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 30 minutes. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. Observed cooked onions (62F - Cold Holding) near reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Advised manager to place item inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21829889

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21829890

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee draining pot of yuca into hand sink at cook line.

02C-02-5

Detail 21829894

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of noodles not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 21829887

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

36-51-4

Detail 21829899

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler fan cover missing.

36-06-4

Detail 21829892

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in freezer.

36-37-5

Detail 21829895

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near walk in freezer.

14-09-4

Detail 21829888

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21829896

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil and chicken base stored on floor at kitchen.

35B-03-4

Detail 21829897

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back exit door. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21829900

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of beans and cooked pork not covered at walk in cooler.

14-12-4

Detail 21829898

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed potato masher with rust near 3 compartment sink.

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 21511294

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked vegetables at reach in cooler at cook line. Provided safe food storage handout to person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

03A-03-5

Detail 21511285

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Employee placed items inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21511298

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21511288

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled containers stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21511302

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21511297

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 21511295

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of beans not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on previous day.

32-04-4

Detail 21511289

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

36-51-4

Detail 21511292

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.

32-12-5

Detail 21511299

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21511293

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line and sandwich area.

13-03-4

Detail 21511301

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing plantains not wearing hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 21511287

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of chicken base stored on floor across from cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 21511286

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men and women bathrooms.

35B-03-4

Detail 21511296

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back exit door.

08B-12-5

Detail 21511291

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of beans not covered at walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 21511300

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen, front counter and preparation areas. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at cook line. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust at front counter area. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21511290

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath hand sink onto floor at front counter area.

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 17

03A-03-5

Detail 20914106

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature. Advised manager to store inside cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature. As per operator, eggs have been there for one hour. Advised manager to store inside cooler. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 20914095

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty serving spoon inside hand wash sink located in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty serving spoon inside hand wash sink located in kitchen. Time Extended

14-14-4

Detail 20914094

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at front counter for coffee machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at front counter for coffee machine. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20914103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine located inside kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine located inside kitchen. Time Extended

36-51-4

Detail 20914101

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing missing in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing missing in walk in cooler. Time Extended

36-06-4

Detail 20914091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on floor throughout kitchen. Also observed on floor inside walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on floor throughout kitchen. Also observed on floor inside walk-in cooler. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20914100

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located near ice machine in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located near ice machine in kitchen. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20914107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 20914096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20914099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20914102

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base stored on kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base stored on kitchen floor. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20914093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Ice buildup in chest freezer in storage area. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20914104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in preparation cooler in front of grill in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in preparation cooler in front of grill in kitchen. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20914105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees observed inside women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees observed inside women's bathroom. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20914098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. Observed hood soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. Observed hood soiled. Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 20914092

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in front on ice machine inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in front on ice machine inside kitchen. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20914097

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 18Total: 25

12A-12-4

Detail 20906546

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg and touch raw beef and began plating rice without washing hands.

03A-03-5

Detail 20906555

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature. Advised manager to store inside cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20906551

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (44-47 F - Cold Holding), raw fish (46 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); ham (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation area in front of grill. Advised manager to move items to cooler for rapid chill.

31A-09-4

Detail 20906541

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups stored in front of hand wash sink in front counter.

31A-11-4

Detail 20906550

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty serving spoon inside hand wash sink located in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 20906558

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located inside kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-14-4

Detail 20906540

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at front counter for coffee machine.

22-20-5

Detail 20906557

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine located inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 20906537

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at women's bathroom.

36-51-4

Detail 20906544

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing missing in walk in cooler.

36-06-4

Detail 20906536

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on floor throughout kitchen. Also observed on floor inside walk-in cooler.

36-32-5

Detail 20906545

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located near ice machine in kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 20906539

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.

32-12-5

Detail 20906534

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20906554

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter.

36-22-4

Detail 20906553

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water observed near ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20906535

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base stored on kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20906548

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer in storage area.

05-09-4

Detail 20906549

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in preparation cooler in front of grill in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 20906556

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees observed inside women's bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 20906552

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. Observed hood soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 20906538

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go containers stored on floor in storage area. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20906542

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut pumpkin stored inside walk in cooler with no cover.

06-01-5

Detail 20906543

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in front on ice machine inside kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 20906547

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20730387

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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: at the time of the callback inspection no certificates for employees provided. Admin Complaint

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 20579174

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over lemons at walk in cooler. Employee replaced shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20579169

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 20579171

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20579170

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 20579168

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

24-06-4

Detail 20579173

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils in dirty rack.

36-63-4

Detail 20579175

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not clean to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood soiled.

36-22-4

Detail 20579176

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line.

25-05-4

Detail 20579172

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Clean containers on floor