Kendall, Miami-Dade County

MR TASTINGS CAFE

9150 S DADELAND BLVD STE 112, Kendall, FL 33156

FoodSeating
Latest violations
19
5 High Priority
Oct 6, 2023
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 9Basic: 5Total: 19

50-08-7

Detail 22351058

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed a food establishment CSK CAFE operating without license from the DBPR. The establishment is located where MR. TASTING CAFE license # 2333088 was located. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22351061

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauces containers at two doors reach in cooler. Operator was informed the correct order to store products. The products were relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22351060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (50 F - Cold Holding); sausages (70 F - Cold Holding); chorizo (69 F - Cold Holding) on the top of the microwave. As per operator for 20 minutes. Operator moved the products to the microwave and the oven to be reheating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22351064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (108 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (101 F - Hot Holding); sandwiches (88 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the sandwiches to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling and turning up the temperature of the box hot to reheat the empanadas. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22351071

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with all purpose cleaner stored next to the blender at preparation table. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22351070

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. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22351059

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

16-37-1

Detail 22351069

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22351073

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

51-16-7

Detail 22351067

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a food establishment CSK CAFE operating without license from the DBPR. The establishment is located where MR. TASTING CAFE license # 2333088 was located. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22351056

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22351055

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22351068

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

14-14-4

Detail 22351062

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. As per operator it is used for glazing the pastries. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22351066

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22351072

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22351063

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cup and single service containers stored on floor at storage area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22351065

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service containers not stored inverted above the three compartment sink. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22351057

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink. Warning

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 21767467

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

08A-05-6

Detail 21767462

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the the door reach in cooler raw hamburger patties over tomato. Both items are not commercially packed.

41-15-5

Detail 21767459

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration of the sanitizing bucket at 200 ppm. Operator will dilute the concentration.

31A-11-4

Detail 21767465

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front counter hand wash sink used to store the red sanitizing bucket .

31B-02-4

Detail 21767466

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

36-06-4

Detail 21767454

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed a soiled cardboard on the floor by the stove

36-37-5

Detail 21767457

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

24-05-4

Detail 21767453

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pans stored over the triple sink not inverted. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21767463

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the storage area. Repeat Violation

14-73-4

Detail 21767464

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the kitchen hood one drip pan is missing

23-03-4

Detail 21767461

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top shelf over the stove soiled with grease.

16-46-4

Detail 21767455

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-06-4

Detail 21767456

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter black containers not inverted or protected. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 21767460

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by the triple sink area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21767458

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar container by the coffee machine without name label Observed condiments containers at the kitchen area without name label.

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21204831

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler shell eggs over milk Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed in the reach in cooler shell eggs over milk Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 21204826

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the front counter hand wash sink with a cutting board and tomatoes inside of it Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed the front counter hand wash sink with a plastic tray with bread Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21204827

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels or soap Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed in the kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels or soap Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21204828

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21204835

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 21204834

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean aluminum pans stored on top of the triple sink not inverted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed clean aluminum pans stored on top of the triple sink not inverted. * Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21204833

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21204825

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff cooking food without hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed staff cooking food without hair restraint Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 21204832

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the kitchen area oil stored on the floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed in the kitchen area oil stored on the floor Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21204829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 21204830

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white foam trays stored at the front counter not inverted or protected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed white foam trays stored at the front counter not inverted or protected. Time Extended

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21201021

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler shell eggs over milk Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21201024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Observed at the front counter hot box. croquettes (120F - Hot Holding). chicken empanadss (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator less than one hour. Operator increased the hot box temperature to improve hot holding temperature. Operator is considering using time as an health control with the hot box TCS food.. Emailed tome as an health control form to operator. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21201023

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the front counter hand wash sink with a cutting board and tomatoes inside of it Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21201029

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels or soap Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21201025

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21201022

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21201019

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean aluminum pans stored on top of the triple sink not inverted. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21201026

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

13-03-4

Detail 21201027

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff cooking food without hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21201020

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the kitchen area oil stored on the floor Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21201028

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21201018

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed white foam trays stored at the front counter not inverted or protected. Warning

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

41-05-4

Detail 20994140

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid chemical spray bottle on top of the kitchen shelf. The operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20994136

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat lettuce and milk in the refrigerator. The operator removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20994138

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers stored in the kitchen hand wash sink. The operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20994142

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink missing paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20994143

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken soup cooked on 04/05/2022 without date marking.

24-05-4

Detail 20994137

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. observed containers not stored inverted above the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20994139

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 20994144

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20994141

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen reach in cooler soiled with old food residues.

06-01-5

Detail 20994146

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing in the three compartment sink. Advised, the operator turned on the running water. Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 20994145

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20672050

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the tall reach in cooler shell eggs stored over cut lettuce. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Observed in the tall reach in cooler shell eggs stored over lettuce Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20672048

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 20672049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed over the triple sink clean aluminum trays not inverted or protected. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Observed over the triple sink clean aluminum trays not inverted or protected. Time Extended

Sep 20, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20521833

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the tall reach in cooler shell eggs stored over cut lettuce. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20521834

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20521831

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20521836

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed over the triple sink clean aluminum trays not inverted or protected. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20521835

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20521832

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the sugar container by the coffee machine without name label Observed spices containers in the kitchen area missing the name lable Warning