Sunset, Miami-Dade County

EL DONKEY MEXICAN GRILL

10043 SW 72 ST, Sunset, FL 33173

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jul 13, 2022
City
Sunset
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
4

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.

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 21188330

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator Alfredo Gonzalez with training expired. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: 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 operator Alfredo Gonzalez with training expired. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21188331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21188328

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. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 49F, unit located in the kitchen area. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 51F. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 43F. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 50F, at the time of the inspection observed technician fixing the walk in cooler. Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 21188332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21188329

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored not inverted or protected in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: At the time of callback inspection still observed single service containers stored not inverted or protected in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 21185201

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 21185208

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area as per operator less than 2 hours. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler as per operator more than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21185209

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife stored inside the hand sink, operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21185203

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21185212

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21185204

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 operator Alfredo Gonzalez with training expired.

22-20-5

Detail 21185210

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

36-32-5

Detail 21185207

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.

14-74-7

Detail 21185205

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. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 49F, unit located in the kitchen area. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 51F. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21185206

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses.

38-01-4

Detail 21185202

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.

25-05-4

Detail 21185211

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored not inverted or protected in the kitchen area.

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 18

50-17-2

Detail 20761202

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20761212

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beans in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20761211

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >100ppm), operator added water to solution observed 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20761210

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in the kitchen area used as a dump sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20761201

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans with no date marked in the walk in cooler.

23-24-4

Detail 20761200

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hand sink handles soiled. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20761205

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

32-12-5

Detail 20761216

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35B-01-4

Detail 20761204

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

36-17-5

Detail 20761209

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Baseboard in disrepair in the kitchen area.

36-24-5

Detail 20761206

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed paint pilled in the kitchen area wall.

22-08-4

Detail 20761213

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled.

05-09-4

Detail 20761207

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

31B-04-4

Detail 20761214

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

25-06-4

Detail 20761203

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays not inverted or protected. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20761215

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

36-27-5

Detail 20761199

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the steam table. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20761208

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 25

12A-12-4

Detail 20362024

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw beef and then switched to ready to eat food enchiladas, operator discarded food, coached operator in hand washing procedures, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 20362008

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in thank you bags in the cooler located by the kitchen entrance.

08A-04-5

Detail 20362012

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over lemons in the walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 20362017

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler.

08A-17-6

Detail 20362018

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 stored over ice cream in the kitchen located at the kitchen entrance.

12A-09-4

Detail 20362005

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw beef and then switched to ready to eat food enchiladas, operator discarded food, coached operator in hand washing procedures, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20362026

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in the hand sink located by the kitchen entrance.

31B-03-4

Detail 20362014

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 20362007

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans with no date marked in the walk in cooler.

23-24-4

Detail 20362016

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand sink handle in the kitchen area.

36-32-5

Detail 20362004

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen entrance and kitchen area. Observed a hole in ceiling in the kitchen area.

14-74-7

Detail 20362003

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. Observed white chest reach in freezer not working properly no food was stored inside.

13-03-4

Detail 20362023

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

35B-01-4

Detail 20362006

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20362009

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor at the hallway located by the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20362019

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter.

38-01-4

Detail 20362011

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light not working in the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 20362025

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled in the kitchen area. Observed food debris under steam table in the kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 20362010

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 20362013

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with cups stored on the floor at the kitchen entrance.

25-06-4

Detail 20362020

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed trays not inverted or protected on shelf in the kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 20362002

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese no covered in the cooler located in the kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 20362022

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the hand sink located at the kitchen entrance and kitchen wall. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20362021

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-38-4

Detail 20362015

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under 3 compartment sink.