REEF KITCHENS

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook finished a task remove gloves and put on new gloves without washing his hands. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed beef over potatoes in the reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance. The cook moved the potatoes to a higher shelf. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna still the vacuum sealed bag with an internal temperature of 42°F. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container in the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance. Warning

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. Observed food handler Marcus certified has expired and has been working for more than 60 days. Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna still the vacuum sealed bag with an internal temperature of 42°F. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between two reach in coolers at the cook line. The cook removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the chef touch a wet wipping cloth and then put on gloves without washing her hands. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over Diet Coke cans in the walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two tuna filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler down stairs. The chef had no idea they were in there and discarded the butter packs. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs (53F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler down stairs. The chef had no idea they were in there and discarded the butter packs. Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed the following employee's CFM Junia St Fleur expired on 09-24-2024. Warning

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

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine to sanitize only test kit available is for sink and surface cleaner and sanitizer. Warning

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

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

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two tuna filets still in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 41°F. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the bottom of the stairs. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cooking oil on the floor by the upright freezer. Warning

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand sink between the reach in coolers. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls around the staircase soiled. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a Hobart mixer in front of the sink by the walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at the cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn by the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the bottom of the stairs.

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 123351, 123350 All expired on 8/24/2023.

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/ no invoice or invoice provided lacks information to verify source. Observed invoice provided regarding food delivery lacks name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product. As per Manager, food is prepared and packaged at Reef Kitchens Commissary located at 3452 N Miami Ave, Miami FL 33127.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket, a spray bottle and sponges stored in handwash sink located at downstairs warewashing area. All items stored in handwash sink, were removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on breakfast menu smoked salmon offered under " Bagel and Lox" menu item not identified as containing a raw/undercooked food ingredient.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels located at downstairs warewashing area.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Written consumer advisory not on menu, which offers "smoked salmon" on breakfast menu. Smoked salmon is a raw/undercooked food ingredient.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a red storage container of acaí and a box of pizza dough stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of convection ovens at kitchen area. Employee removed and wiped standing water located on bottom of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction or invoice for raw salmon, used to prepare menu item "king salmon nigiri" sushi rolls under restaurant brand Krispy Rice. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Meatballs with preparation date of 01-20-22 and Spicy yellowtail with preparation date of 01-28-22, both food items passed seven days. Employee discarded items. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Meatballs with preparation date of 01-20-22 and Spicy yellowtail with preparation date of 01-28-22, both food items passed seven days. Employee discarded items. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garlic butter 68 - Cold Holding and raw bacon (62 F - Cold Holding) located at kitchen prep counter holding at room temperature less than four hours. Advised employee to place food items into reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled unused deli slicer located on prep area near walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained throughout restaurant establishment. Observed no hot water provided throughout restaurant establishment including handwash sinks, three compartment sink and prep sinks. Observed hot water at 77° after running water for about 10 minutes through kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine located at downstairs kitchen area. Warning

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. At time of inspection observed menu for restaurant brand, Krispy Rice, offers sushi rolls using raw tuna and raw salmon, menu items not identified and no consumer advisory displayed on online menu. Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Located inside container of sugar inside walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at shelves in front of dish machine. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickled ginger, pickles and vegan falafel balls stored on floor of walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven inside kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation located at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at light above dish machine. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled inside kitchen. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on shelves in front of dish machine. Warning

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Located in downstairs kitchen area near walk in coolers. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located under dish machine. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored inside mop buckets in downstairs storage area. Warning