Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

WALTER'S COFFEE SHOP

17009 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 22, 2024
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22663782

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw ground beef stored over ham.

31B-02-4

Detail 22663783

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink located at front counter and preparation area.

22-08-4

Detail 22663781

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior at cook line with some old grease accumulation.

22-16-4

Detail 22663780

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer At cook line by the exit door.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 22344696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack shirts, sweaters stored over the preparation table in front of the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22344695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler located in the cook line area shelves heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 22331681

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the preparation area approximately 3 live flies flying above the preparation table in the preparation area, observed approximately 4 small live frying insects frying around the garage can next to the dishwashing area, did not observed flying insects landing on food. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22331686

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid license on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22331694

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken over raw ground beef, manager removed chicken on site. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22331689

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer/cooler located at front counter observed raw liver stored over ice cream. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22331685

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located next to the preparation table in the cook line cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding), as per manager only about two hours in this unit. Manager added ice in some food items and transferred the rest to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22331692

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, can opener soiled. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22331688

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup with no handle used as scoop in the flour container, manager removed it. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22331684

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack shirts, sweaters stored over the preparation table in front of the walk in freezer. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22331682

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor with old soiled accumulation, observed heavy soiled and food accumulation on the floor by the cook line entrance and underneath the cooking equipments. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22331683

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation in the oven along the cook line in the kitchen. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 22331691

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 22331693

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22331687

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink located at front counter. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22331690

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler located in the cook line area shelves heavily soiled. Warning

Oct 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22331279

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets torn, reach in cooler located in front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 14Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 21848404

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler located in the cook line observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce, mayonnaise. Employee placed eggs underneath ready to eat food onsite. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21848396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located next to the fryer in the front line observed cream cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee they had the cooler door open for some time, instructed manager to close the cooler door and transfer all food items to another working cooler until the unit internal temperature goes down. Employee transferring food. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 21848400

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds 200 ppm. Manager added water and lowered sanitizer solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21848402

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

14-09-4

Detail 21848401

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board attached to the reach in cooler in the cook line.

08B-49-4

Detail 21848405

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 2 haft eaten bananas stored in the reach in cooler next to the fryers in the front counter. Manager discarded them onsite. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21848389

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's backpack stored in the food storage shelves in the cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 21848395

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets torn, reach in cooler located in front counter.

36-73-4

Detail 21848392

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the storage shelves in the walk in cooler, In cook line observed the floor with old food accumulation underneath the shelves and around the cove molding throughout the kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 21848393

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In a plastic storage container in the bar area observed spoons not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

35B-02-4

Detail 21848398

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over the preparation table in the preparation area.

22-08-4

Detail 21848391

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line interior soiled.

05-09-4

Detail 21848397

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air temperature thermometer provided in holding unit by the bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 21848403

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some shelves in the walk in cooler soiled, shelves located near the walk in cooler by the dishwashing area soiled, walk in cooler next to the walk in freezer gasket soiled, underneath preparation table observed old food debris.

16-48-4

Detail 21848399

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels, stored in shelves by the dishwashing area.

22-16-4

Detail 21848394

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located next to the oven in the cook line, reach in cooler next to the fryer at front counter interior soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 21848390

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the hand sink located in the preparation area with old food stains.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 21843158

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken over bread.

22-20-5

Detail 21843161

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located by the walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 21843159

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

13-03-4

Detail 21843160

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping food in the kitchen with no hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 21843155

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler/freezer located at front line by the kitchen entrance gasket in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 21843154

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with old food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 21843153

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large pot with boiled potatoes stored in the walk in cooler floor. Employee placed pot on a rack off the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21843162

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21843152

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 21843157

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located next to the oven in the cook line interior soiled. Reach in cooler interior souled with old food debris, reach in cooler located in the front line.

21-02-4

Detail 21843156

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

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-74-7

Detail 21516968

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in front of the grill in the kitchen and refrigerated drawers underneath the grill at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21516967

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerated drawers located at cook line gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-21: Time Extended

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21500378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During the inspection observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding), in the reach in cooler located in front of the grill in the cook line. As per employees out of temp for less than 4 hours. Employee placed food items in ice to rapidly cool. In the Refrigerated drawers under the grill located in the cook area at front counter observed sausage (50 F - Cold Holding); Turkey sausage (51F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (52F - Cold Holding), as per manager and employee of of temp for less than 3 hours. Employee transferring food to another unit for a rapid cool. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21500379

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in front of the grill in the kitchen and refrigerated drawers underneath the grill at front counter.

14-11-5

Detail 21500376

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerated drawers located at cook line gasket torn.

22-08-4

Detail 21500377

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of reach in cooler located in the cook line in front of the grill. Employees cleaned it onsite. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 20916321

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed the chlorine level at 0 ppm. The dishwasher changed the sanitizer bucket and after running it four times the chlorine ppm was 100. I asked the dishwasher to wash all the previous washed dishes again. I also asked the manager to train the dishwasher to check the ppm every morning before they start washing the dishes.

50-17-2

Detail 20916341

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20916340

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over clam juice and other batters in the walk in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 20916334

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

05-08-4

Detail 20916326

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

16-59-1

Detail 20916333

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed the bucket of sanitizer empty. The dish washer replaced with a full bucket.

23-24-4

Detail 20916322

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the kitchen.

24-06-4

Detail 20916332

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils in a soiled drawer in the front counter area, also observed clean dishes on soiled racks in the ware washing area.

24-07-4

Detail 20916339

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed 4 cutting boards stored on the floor near ware wash area.

12B-02-4

Detail 20916336

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup of coffee in the walk in cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 20916323

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the prep table, also a cell phone charger on the dish rack.

24-08-4

Detail 20916320

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large bowls not inverted in the ware wash area.

36-01-4

Detail 20916335

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under and behind cooler and shelving throughout the front kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 20916325

Basic - Interior of steam table has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the front cook line.

36-62-4

Detail 20916331

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed above the cook line in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20916329

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed large containers in the back of the kitchen soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 20916328

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several clean containers in the ware wash area. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20916338

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the cook line area, also observed reach in freezer solid in the main kitchen.

14-33-4

Detail 20916330

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the front cook line area.

25-06-4

Detail 20916327

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the middle of the kitchen.

21-10-4

Detail 20916324

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the cook line in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20916337

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 large containers not labeled in the back of the kitchen.

Jul 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20359018

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun dispenser soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun dispenser soiled. Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 20359016

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed at front bar machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed at front bar machine. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20359015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ac vent with accumulated dust and mold like substance on kitchen and preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ac vent with accumulated dust and mold like substance on kitchen and preparation area. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20359013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair on unit next to convection oven. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair on unit next to convection oven. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20359014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and between equipment at front service kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and food debris between equipment at front service kitchen. Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 20359017

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 20359019

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed condensation water from walk-in cooler drain on kitchen floor next to dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed condensation water from walk-in cooler drain on kitchen floor next to dishwasher area. Time Extended

Jul 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 18

12A-27-4

Detail 20358324

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

35A-02-6

Detail 20358317

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live flies located at windows at dining room, 2 live flies above service area, and 9 live flies at ceiling on the kitchen area.

22-02-4

Detail 20358325

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun dispenser soiled.

14-16-4

Detail 20358331

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed multiple servings plates with chips. Operator discarded plates. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 20358333

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed at front bar machine.

32-05-4

Detail 20358320

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed bathroom toilet not working.

36-34-5

Detail 20358319

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ac vent with accumulated dust and mold like substance on kitchen and preparation area.

13-07-4

Detail 20358318

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef engaging food preparation with personal wristwatch.

14-11-4

Detail 20358329

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair on unit next to convection oven.

08B-38-4

Detail 20358328

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes with canned corned beef on dry storage floor. Operator relocated on shelves.

40-01-4

Detail 20358326

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed multiple personal items stored next to hand wash sink and above dry storage areas. Operator relocated items. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20358322

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and between equipment at front service kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 20358321

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at clean container area.

08B-12-5

Detail 20358332

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup inside walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

38-04-4

Detail 20358330

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

29-02-4

Detail 20358327

Basic - Toilets not flushing. Observed at the time of the inspection 1 toilet as per sign in disrepair and the other four available not flushing properly. Urine and paper toilet observed.

29-03-4

Detail 20358323

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed condensation water from walk-in cooler drain on kitchen floor next to dishwasher area.

21-12-4

Detail 20358334

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