Tango Grill dances onto the DIRTY DINING LIST!

Emergency Orders of SUSPENSION. Week ending 2/6/10

 

 ORDERED SHUT

 

 Tango Grill/328 Crandon Blvd./Key Biscayne/RODENT ACTIVITY

Roaches at the Waffle House!

Waffle House

4840 Powerline Road

Fort Lauderdale

 

 

 

15 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

10 Non-CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 

INSPECTION DATE 1/28/10

 

 

 

 

THIS WAFFLE HOUSE, ON POWERLINE JUST SOUTH OF COMMERCIAL, WAS ORDERED SHUT ON THURSDAY THE 28TH AFTER AN INSPECTOR WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION FOUND A ROACH INFESTATION. BELOW ARE THE SPECIFICS. WE HAVE CONTACTED WAFFLE HOUSE CORPORATE FOR THEIR RESPONSE!

 

 

VIOLATIONS

 

• “Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ready to eat in reach in cooler by cook line.”

 

• “Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler by cook line.”

 

• “Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Sugar.”

 

• “Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken over ground beef in reach in cooler.”

 

• “Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat in reach in cooler.”

 

• “Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. In reach in cooler food not protected by cook line.”

 

• “Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.”

 

• “Observed equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer by cook line.”

 

• “Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.”

 

• “Critical. Observed warewashing machine lid in disrepair.”

 

• “Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.”

 

• “Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.”

 

• “Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Sides of cooking equipment.”

 

• “Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.”

 

• “Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Dish racks.”

 

• “Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.”

 

• “Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain.”

 

• “Drain cover(s) missing. By cook line and dry storage.”

 

• “Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.”

 

• “Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.”

 

• “Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found-7 dead roaches on dry storage floor -2 live roaches on d y storage floor. 2 live and “4 dead roaches in light shield in dry storage room. 2 dead reaches by three compartment sink. One dead german roach in reach in cooler by cook line. Two live german roaches by cook line/guest table- One dead roach on utensils table by cook line–One live on floor by cook line-Three live roaches and four dead in light shield above reach in cooler in back kitchen.”      

                                                                          

• “Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.” 

 

• “Observed grease under cooking equipment. Corrected On Site.”

 

• “food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.”

 

• “Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.”

Recent Restaurant Closures

Emergency Orders of Suspension Report

 ORDERED SHUT!!!

Waffle House/4840 Powerline Road/Fort Lauderdale/ROACH ACTIVITY

Boulevard Family Style Restaurant/10961 N. Military Trail/Palm Beach Gardens/ROACH and RODENT ACTIVITY

Mr Moe’s ROACH INFESTATION in Coconut Grove!

Mr. Moe’s

3131 Commodore Plaza

Coconut Grove

 

 

3 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

5 NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

INSPECTION DATE  1/20/10

Mr. Moe’s was ordered to shut the doors and get rid of their roach infestation on January 20th. They were allowed to re-open the next day following a re-inspection. Below is a list of the violations.

 

 VIOLATIONS

• “Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs.”

 

• “Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.”

 

• “Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.walkin cooler.”

 

• “Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.throughout kitchen.”

 

• “Observed clean equipment stored on floor.”

 

• “Observed open dumpster lid.”

 

• “Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.approx 50 live sm+lg roaches observed 10 inches from salad cooler:inside motor,wall.approx 100 live roaches observed on wall next to alto sham.approx 10 live roaches inside oven motor.approx 20 live roaches next to pizza prep:in walls.”

 

• “Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor/against walls,under equipment .”

 

Berry, Berry, Berry BAD! BERRIES in the Grove.

Berries in the Grove

2884 S.W. 27th Avenue

Coconut Grove

 

  

2 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

3 NON-CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 

INSPECTION DATE 1/14/10 

 

 IT IS BY FAR ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PLACES IN MIAMI. NEW TIMES MAGAZINE NAMED BERRIES, “THE BEST RESTAURANT” IN THE GROVE. RECENTLY THE PLACE WAS ORDERED SHUT BY THE STATE AFTER AN INSPECTOR FOUND EVIDENCE OF A  RODENT INFESTATION. LOCAL 10 SAT DOWN WITH OWNER ROB SNIDER WHO PROMISES IT WON’T HAPPEN AGAIN. A LIST OF THE SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS IS BELOW.

 

 

 ”It’s not something I’m proud of. It’s the kiss of death. You’re here. It’s a terrible thing, it’s an embarrassing thing.” Said Snider.

 ”We went out and got another pest control company. I take great pride in everything I do.  It’s really hard, you want to make an excuse,I don’t know what to say.” He added.

VIOLATIONS

• “Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.walkin door back house.”

 

• “Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.”
• “BACKHOUSE: 15-20 fresh rodent droppings observed in dry storage room on, and around food storage containers. apx 15 fresh droppings observed under shelving in dry goods storage area.”
• “MAIN: apx 150+fresh rodent droppings observed on floor in dishwasher/food prep area.apx 150+fresh rodent droppings observed on cookline and salad prep shelving, floors, windowsills.”
• “OUTSIDE : apx 10 fresh rodent droppings observed under equipment, apx 75 fresh rodent droppings behind pizza oven.”

 

• “Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.and grease tank floor/wall.”

 

• “Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.”

 

NEW RESTAURANT CLOSURES

The restaurants below were ordered shut by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation because their VIOLATIONS POSED A POTENTIAL HEALTH RISK TO US!

Mr. Moe’s/3131 Commodore Plaza/Coconut Grove/ROACH ACTIVITY

Irie Isle Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery/168 N.E. 167th Street/North Miami Beach/RODENT ACTIVITY

Cafe Progreso/228 N.E. 1st Avenue/Miami/ROACH AND RODENT ACTIVITY

Miami Finest Caribbean/236 N.W. 1st Avenue/Miami/RODENT ACTIVITY

Chili’s @ Cocowalk

Chili’s

3015 Grand Avenue

Coconut Grove

 

 

8 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

9 NON-CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 

INSPECTION DATE 1/12/10

 

 

 WE EXPECT MORE FROM CHILI’S… THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT IS SOME OF THE VIOLATIONS ARE REPEAT VIOLATIONS!

 UNACCEPTABLE!

 THIS CHILI’S IS LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF COCOWALK.

 

 

VIOLATIONS 

• “Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.” 

• “Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Freezer.”

• “Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walkin ,cooling Repeat Violation.” 

• “In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.” 

• “Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.waitstaff side of line.” 

• “Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.” 

• “Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws.” 

• “Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.mopsink.” 

• “Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.” 

• “Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.10-15 dead roaches observed in light covers throughout kitchen.” 

• “Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found.approx 10-15 live roaches observed on water heater,and inside insulation around waterheater pipes.wtrhtr next to mop sink approx 2 ft.wtrhtr approx 5 feet from ice machine and along the same wall.wtrhtr approx.20 feet from walkin cooler.wtrhtr approx 30 feet from prep/sink/oven area.wtrhtr approx 3 feet from dry storage shelving.” 

• “Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin freezer.” 

• “Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.” 

• “Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers,walls and attached equipment .” 

• “Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.need cover in receptacle room,covers w/debris,covers w/water buildup . Repeat Violation.” 

• “Lights not functioning.”  

• “Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.”

ORDERED SHUT!

The restaurants listed below were ORDERED SHUT by an INSPECTOR with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

 MORE TO COME ON THEIR CLOSURES!

• CHILI’S COCOWALK/3015 GRAND AVENUE/MIAMI/ROACH ACTIVITY

 

• LAS TUNAS CAFE/30 N.E. 3RD AVENUE/MIAMI/ROACH AND RODENT ACTIVITY

 

• BERRIES COCONUT GROVE/2884 S.W. 27TH AVENUE/COCONUT GROVE/RODENT ACTIVITY

 

• NOSTRA PIZZA/40 N.E. 1ST AVENUE/MIAMI/ROACH ACTIVITY

State says SEWAGE was an issue at North Miami restaurant!

Bamboche II

13408 Biscayne Blvd.

North Miami

 

 

8 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

2 NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 

INSPECTION DATE 1/6/10

 

 

 THE OWNER OF BAMBOCHE II TOLD ME BY PHONE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR IS “A LIAR.” HE CLAIMS THERE WAS NO “IMPROPER SEWAGE DISPOSAL” IN THE KITCHEN AREA. AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICTURE BELOW, THERE IS EVIDENCE THERE WAS AN ISSUE.

 

 

 

 

 

VIOLATIONS 

• “Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.”
• “Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Duck found in three compartment sink.”
• “Critical. Observed food stored on floor.”
• “Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.”
• “Critical. Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Trench in kitchen area floor about 6 feet long filled with about a foot of waste water.”
• “Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water turned off by operator. Water available but when tuned on floods dinning room.”
• “Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.”
• “Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor trenched in kitchen area about 6 feet long by 2 feet wide and 1 foot deep filed with water pbc pipes exposed.”
• “Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter area due to flooding.”
• “Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.”

 

 

 

 

TWO TIMER! Hong Kong Noodles.

Hong Kong Noodles

1242 N.E. 163rd Street

North Miami Beach 

 

 

 

18 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

4 NON CRITICAL VIOLATIONS

 

 

 

THIS IS A RESTAURANT THAT SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN PERMANENTLY!

  

 IF YOU READ THE LIST OF VIOLATIONS BELOW,  YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE THERE IS NO REGARD HERE FOR YOUR HEALTH. WHAT MAKES IT WORSE IS THAT THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS THE STATE HAS ORDERED HONG KONG NOODLES SHUT. IN JUNE OF LAST YEAR, A STATE INSPECTOR NOTED 20 CRITICAL VIOLATIONS AT HONG KONG. AMONG THEM; FOOD CONTAMINATED BY RODENT DROPPINGS,  A DEAD MOUSE WAS FOUND IN A WALK IN COOLER, AND FOOD WAS BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. RECENTLY, THE STATE WAS BACK, UNANNOUNCED AND THE VIOLATIONS WERE JUST AS BAD!

  

 WE ASKED THE STATE WHY A PLACE LIKE THIS IS ALLOWED TO STAY IN BUSINESS?  THE E MAIL RESPONSE FROM THE STATE IS BELOW..   

 

Hi Jeff,There have been only two recent emergency closures against the establishment, one against the old owner and one against the new.  It appears as though there were three because during a period of time when the license was being transferred (a process delayed by incorrect fee submittals) a single emergency closure shows against both owners. The most recent AC has now been issued with regard to the new owner’s first emergency closure.  It is currently going through the administrative process.  The operator is allowed due process.Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Thanks!

Alexis

Alexis Antonacci Lambert 

Press Secretary

Department of Business and Professional Regulation

 

 

 ”Please, please, please, no comment.”

 

RECENT VIOLATIONS

• “Critical. Observed shellfish received from unapproved/unlisted shipper.”
• “Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.”
• “Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. DUCK AT 50 DEGREES IN KITCHEN AREA.”
• “Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW FISH OVER VEGETABLE.”
• “Critical. Observed using of cloth to cover chicken in the cooler.”
• “Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.”
• “Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.”
• “Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.”
• “Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.”
• “Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.”
• “Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.”
• “Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.”
• “Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.”
• “Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK.”
• “Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.”
• “Critical. Observed one live fly in kitchen area.”
• “Critical. Observed the presence of rodents (ONE LIVE MOUSE IN TRAP IN KITCHEN AREA).”
• “Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR KEPT OPEN.”
• “Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. EXCESSIVE  GREASE.”
• “Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.”

  

 CHICKEN THAWING IN THE SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE