Westchester, Miami-Dade County

MR.COOL ICE CREAM

10562 SW 8TH ST, Westchester, FL 33174

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
5 Intermediate
Dec 12, 2023
City
Westchester
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
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.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22517489

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no proof of written procedures for vomit/diarrea events available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Discussed and provided in printed form to person in charge Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22517491

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for Chlorine available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed no test kit for Chlorine available. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22517488

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. Observed no proof of employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 22517492

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for Zhi Liang hired for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed no food handler training for Zhi Liang and Lin Chen hired for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22517485

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of employee agreement. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed no proof of employee agreement. Discussed and provided in printed form to person in charge. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22517486

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine with accumulation of pink mold-like substance across 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed interior of the ice machine with accumulation of pink mold-like substance across 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22517487

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed bathroom door not self closing. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22517490

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging dry. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed mop not hanging dry. Time Extended

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 20

12A-07-5

Detail 22354810

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without hand wash after take payment. Discussed with employee about the correct procedures. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22354822

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 10/01/2023.

11-27-4

Detail 22354813

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no proof of written procedures for vomit/diarrea events available.

31A-11-4

Detail 22354823

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning utensils used for food service. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22354824

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for Chlorine available.

53B-01-5

Detail 22354821

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. Observed no proof of employee training.

53B-02-5

Detail 22354812

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for Zhi Liang hired for more than 60 days.

11-26-1

Detail 22354817

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. Observed no proof of employee agreement.

22-20-5

Detail 22354820

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of the ice machine with accumulation of pink mold-like substance across 3 compartment sink.

32-04-4

Detail 22354827

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22354814

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle inside oreo cookie crumble, peanut butter cups and gummy at front counter. Also metal bowl inside flour at storage. Employee removed the bowls from the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22354825

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

10-08-5

Detail 22354829

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice at front counter. Observed removed the handle from the ice. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22354816

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled top of ice machine. Employee removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22354828

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle inside coffee container. Employee removed the handle. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22354819

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22354815

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand wash sink at front counter.

25-05-4

Detail 22354811

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor at front counter entrance.

42-01-4

Detail 22354818

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22354826

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee, sugar and powder sugar not labeled at waffle station at front counter.

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 21341719

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice residue inside front hand wash sink.

16-37-1

Detail 21341711

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21341712

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and at the back. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21341713

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom.

14-01-5

Detail 21341717

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in creamer container and sugar container stored in dry storage area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21341714

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing at 86°F at the front counter.

42-01-4

Detail 21341716

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

21-12-4

Detail 21341710

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 21341715

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name stored in dry storage area.

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 20763873

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at the back hand wash sink. The operator turned it on. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20763875

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

32-04-4

Detail 20763874

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation