HAMPTON INN COCONUT GROVE

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 expired for Damian Gonzalez on 5/1/2025.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed batteries for dispenser inoperable.

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate expired 5/17/2025.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at buffet station, a container of bagels with mold like growth. Operator removed and discarded bagels. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler and open gallon of milk dated 7/6/24 as open date. Manager discarded milk. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line milk (52F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employee Lillian Miranda expired 8/13/2023.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at rear ice bin.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); butter (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach cooler located at storage area. As per manager the door of the reach in cooler was open less than one hour. Operator closed the door to get the temperature. Corrective Action Taken

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 quaternary sanitizer solution at 500 ppm. Operator added water to get 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container inside of the hand wash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the soap located over three compartment sink, not at hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer of operator calibrated at 60°F. And second one at 160°F. Operator will buy new ones. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container stored inside the hand wash sink. Advised, the operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages (frozen) thawing in room temperature. Advised, the operator put them back inside the cooler. Corrected On-Site