Palmetto Estates, Miami-Dade County

PHOIHANG REST

9539 SW 160 ST, Palmetto Estates, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
4 High Priority
Feb 23, 2023
City
Palmetto Estates
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

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 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

08B-02-4

Detail 21806826

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line next to the mop sink observed cooked rice stored in a ceramic bowl not covered. Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21806819

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On storage shelves above the preparation table located at front counter observed paper towels used as liner for plates and food containers. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 21806817

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired October 1, 2022. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21806825

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line next to the mop sink observed raw chicken stored over boiled quail eggs. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21806816

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic bowl stored in the HWS located in the kitchen area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21806828

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager provided Giao Nguyen certified on 12/19/22. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21806815

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. For Giau Tram. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21806827

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. RIC handle soiled with old accumulation reach in cooler located next to the fryer in the cook line. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21806829

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots, containers on storage shelves above the mop sink. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21806820

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee's personal food (fried fish, mango, and pineapple) stored with food served to the customers in the reach in cooler located in the cook line next to the preparation table. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21806818

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 80F. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21806822

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board attached to reach in cooler located in the cook line. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 21806824

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper device placed on food storage shelves located in the kitchen. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21806814

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with old food stains, microwave located on a shelf above the preparation table in the kitchen. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21806821

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21806823

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of the HWS soiled, HWS located in the kitchen area. Observed preparation table soiled with dust and some old food residue, preparation table located next to the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Warning

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

50-17-2

Detail 21549374

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

22-02-4

Detail 21549376

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

53A-01-7

Detail 21549377

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

05-08-4

Detail 21549378

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reach in cooler at cook line.

53B-01-5

Detail 21549373

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21549379

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.

36-06-4

Detail 21549372

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

24-05-4

Detail 21549371

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots.

36-12-4

Detail 21549380

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 21549370

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sources, flour stored on floor at kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 21549375

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable containers on floor at main salon.

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 9Basic: 8Total: 21

50-08-7

Detail 20996573

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/ Warning

14-31-5

Detail 20996571

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo plastic bags using to stored meats in the refrigerator. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20996583

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, shrimp and raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in the kitchen refrigerator. Advised, the operator readjusted the refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20996581

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter, bean sprouts (74F - Cold Holding). As per operator, holding about 1 hour, the operator added ice pan. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-10-4

Detail 20996577

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line at the front counter hand sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20996568

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table fan cover soiled with grease and dust. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20996587

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups stored inside the front counter hand wash sink. The operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20996578

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

16-37-1

Detail 20996582

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20996586

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

02B-02-5

Detail 20996569

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the establishment serving raw item (rare beef pho soup) with no consumer advisory. Provided to the operator by email. The operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20996585

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork made on 04/06/2022 not date marking. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20996575

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink hot water is at 84F and not reaching 100F. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20996576

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20996570

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

35B-01-4

Detail 20996580

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20996572

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor soiled with old food debris. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20996579

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20996588

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in the kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20996584

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

36-27-5

Detail 20996574

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the three compartment sink soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-05-5

Detail 20702166

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 2021-10-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: As per operator awaiting books to do training on one employee,Xuan, who comes partime. Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 20702168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair gaskets on reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20702167

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 20575196

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20575195

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: As per operator ordered online waiting on delivery. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 20575194

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 2021-10-08: Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 20575192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair gaskets on reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20575193

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 17

14-31-5

Detail 20555188

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chives stored in shopping bag located in the glass door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20555193

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above soup in the reach in freezer. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20555190

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef located in the reach in cooler,glass door unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 20555182

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. Observed raw chicken above raw beef in the reach in freezer. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20555180

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: chicken egg rolls (as per operator about 2 hrs ago) (46°F - Cold Holding)operator placed ice packs to promote cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20555191

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed below hand wash sink in the kitchen. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20555184

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

53B-05-5

Detail 20555181

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

22-20-5

Detail 20555178

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

14-71-4

Detail 20555185

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair gaskets on reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20555189

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

35B-01-4

Detail 20555186

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

29-09-4

Detail 20555179

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture, observed at the mop sink. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20555194

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20555187

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the glass door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20555183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet of hand wash sink soiled with accumulation of grease, unit located in the kitchen. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20555192

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, observed no water at the mop sink. Warning