SAHARA CAFE MIAMI

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced bottle of soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Employees name Alberto, Laura with more than 2 months of been hired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: At the time of callback inspection no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employees name Alberto and Laura. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath of hand wash sink located at the bar station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach underneath of hand wash sink located next to three compartment, one live roach on the wall behind the three compartment sink. Warning

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. Employees name Alberto, Laura with more than 2 months of been hired. Warning

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. Food Employee Reporting Agreement emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on the kitchen floor next to clean dishes shelves. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath of hand wash sink located at the bar station. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Poultry (61°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. Also observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (61°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. Also observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding) was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plate not inverted located above the steam table. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 43°F, also reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 48°F food stored inside equipment Poultry (61°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. Also observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on stove handle. Operator removed it. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche, Salmon. Warning

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans (42°F - Cold Holding); belly pork soup inside walk in cooler, was prepared for more than 24 hours as per operator. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice bag on walk in freezer, operator properly stored it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle, operator properly stored it. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Warning

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. Employees name Carla, Joselyn, Sandy for more than 2 months of being hired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: 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. Employees name Carla, Joselyn, Sandy for more than 2 months of being hired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-18: During call back inspection no employee training available for Employees name Carla, Joselyn, Sandy for more than 2 months of being hired. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on the kitchen wall underneath of preparation table, two live roaches on top of preparation table, one live roach on kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall by the kitchen shelf located next to the kitchen hand wash sink where plates are stored and 1 live roach crawling on paper bags located on the kitchen prep table. Time Extended

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. Employees name Carla, Joselyn, Sandy for more than 2 months of being hired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: 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. Employees name Carla, Joselyn, Sandy for more than 2 months of being hired. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30+ roaches on kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Observed a dead roach sticked on the side of the cook line kitchen by the hand wash sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked white rice (59°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was prepared from the day before as per operator. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed beef soup inside walk in cooler with mold like growth, operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on the kitchen wall underneath of preparation table, two live roaches on top of preparation table, one live roach on kitchen floor. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked white rice (59°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was prepared from the day before as per operator. Operator discarded it. Also Observed cooked pasta (55°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54°F - Cold Holding); raw pork (55°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding), inside reach in cooler across the cook line, for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (55°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54°F - Cold Holding); raw pork (55°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding), inside reach in cooler across the cook line, for more than 4 hours as per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (130°F - Hot Holding)on steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink. Paper was refilled during inspection. Warning

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. Employees name Carla, Joselyn, Sandy for more than 2 months of being hired. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink. Soap was refilled during inspection. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 30+ roaches on kitchen floor. Warning

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At the hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 bags of ice on walk in freezer floor. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils inside water at 102°F. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter. Warning