Kendale Lakes, Miami-Dade County

AGUACATE

12100 SW 43 ST, Kendale Lakes, FL 33175

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Aug 8, 2023
City
Kendale Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22186944

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During the inspection observed about 5+ small flies flying around the bar area, observed flies landing on the preparation tables, on clean Single Service articles and on the reach in coolers-The bar area is a separate store right across the kitchen store. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: During the callback inspection observed 8+ small flying insects flying around the kitchen area in the bar location, landing on clean equipments, coolers, kitchen walls. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22186946

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed plant based ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mix guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef is placing ice under the food products to cool down. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: In the reach in cooler located the cook line observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked plant food (50F - Cold Holding); employee stated that these food items were stored in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee added ice underwear the containers to rapidly cool the food. Admin Complaint

36-12-4

Detail 22186947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22186943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located by the cashier window. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22186945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIF located next to the hand was sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22181308

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During the inspection observed about 5+ small flies flying around the bar area, observed flies landing on the preparation tables, on clean Single Service articles and on the reach in coolers-The bar area is a separate store right across the kitchen store.

03A-02-5

Detail 22181307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed plant based ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mix guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef is placing ice under the food products to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22181313

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a container stored on the preparation table observed Spinach empanadas (87F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (88F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22181310

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked quinoa, as per chef prepared for. more than 24 hours not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 22181311

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaning liquid in a spray bottle not labeled by the common name.

27-02-4

Detail 22181303

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Employee found updated Report. Corrected On-Site

36-12-4

Detail 22181306

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 22181304

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located by the cashier window.

14-33-4

Detail 22181309

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIF located next to the hand was sink.

21-02-4

Detail 22181305

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

14-06-4

Detail 22181312

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above the preparation table near the three compartment sink.

Nov 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21558615

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed cutting boards soiled. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21558614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21554790

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21554791

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee pot stored inside hand washing sink next to door. Manger renoved all items from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 21554792

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. The establishment has an open area dining room where I observed 2 Chickens and one cat roaming freely. The owner had them removed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21554794

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

12B-12-5

Detail 21554793

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a cup of coffee not lidded above prep table. Employee removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21554789

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw onions stored on floor. Manager raised the case above 6". Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21507498

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boeards soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Observed cutting boeards soiled. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21507500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21507497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to grill Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to grill Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 21507499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area. Time Extended

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 21220680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (44 F - Cold Holding); avocado (46 F - Cold Holding); sauté onions (44F - Hot Holding). As per manager for less than 1 hour, iced all products for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21220679

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boeards soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21220683

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to wash and store produce. Manager removed the produce. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21220690

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/ At the time of inspection observed the following employees Nathalie Montenegro Noel Risco Alexander Morales Cathy Alcantara Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21220685

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining a shelve with cold drink cups. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21220681

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

24-05-4

Detail 21220678

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go containers ready to be used, not inverted above prep line next to grill. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21220687

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager cooking food without a bear gard. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21220689

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees not wearing hair restraints at kitchen and juice area. Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 21220684

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed soap and towel dispenser above fruit pulp reach in freezer exposed to splash. Also observed prep being done next to hand washing sink exposed to splash in kitchen area. Warning

16-04-4

Detail 21220682

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. In juice area. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21220692

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on hand sink in juice prep area. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21220686

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Next to grill Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21220691

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21220677

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled by grill area . Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21220688

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces in use not labeled at grill line. Warning

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 20799054

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Employee moved garbage can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20799052

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20799051

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 20799049

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under ice machine and 3 compartment sink at juice bar area.

08B-47-4

Detail 20799048

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with mayonnaise inside a plastic crate less than six inches above the floor. Employee stored container more than six inches above the floor added a milk crate under it. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 20799047

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Reach in freezer next to hand sink at juice bar.

16-04-4

Detail 20799050

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.

36-30-4

Detail 20799055

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 20799053

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook stored sanitizer container six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

41-27-4

Detail 20473555

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at +200ppm. Manager added water until get 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20473565

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20473562

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by preparation table at kitchen area.

36-34-5

Detail 20473556

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen and juices bar and fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 20473559

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at kitchen area.

21-04-4

Detail 20473557

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at preparation table juices bar. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20473560

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in food preparation area not covered.

05-09-4

Detail 20473558

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer was provided. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20473564

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. And fan located at kitchen area soiled. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 20473561

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 20473563

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager moved the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site