Miami, Miami-Dade County

XOCHIMEX CANTINA GRILL AT AIRPARK PLAZA

5761 NW 7 ST #19, Miami, FL 33126

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Nov 14, 2023
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22442247

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

29-34-4

Detail 22442253

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on the right side.

31A-11-4

Detail 22442250

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing in ware wash area. Strainer and cloth stored in sink. Employee removed strainer and cloth from sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22442246

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

31B-05-4

Detail 22442254

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee had to open dispenser to get paper towels out.

40-06-5

Detail 22442248

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 employee personal cups stored on side of oven.

35B-01-4

Detail 22442245

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22442249

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookies on a tray stored in walk in freezer uncovered.

38-04-4

Detail 22442252

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Unable to read boxes with out a flash light, lighting very dim in walk in freezer,

21-09-4

Detail 22442244

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored on oven handle.

02D-01-5

Detail 22442251

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chips stored in bins on front line not labeled.

May 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 22024763

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 21942851

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Front counter: spray bottles with multi-surface cleaner stored on a shelf above to-go counter. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21942856

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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout to the operator.

31A-11-4

Detail 21942853

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By the three compartment sink: strainer stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21942849

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 employee training for Melissa Marquez, and Daniel Hill, they been working here for more than 60 days. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21942854

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food for the customers at the front counter with a dangling bracket with charms. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 21942855

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Front counter: bottles of margarita mix stored by the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21942850

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21942857

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in coolers with heavy soiled. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21942848

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter: to-go containers on a shelf not inverted. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21942852

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths on the prep table and by the front counter not stored inside the quaternary sanitizer solution.

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-07-5

Detail 22024678

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22024677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler gasket. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler gasket. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22024676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with heavy soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed ceiling vent with heavy soiled throughout the establishment. Time Extended

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21900268

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

11-07-5

Detail 21900265

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

16-37-1

Detail 21900266

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21900271

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 employee training for Melissa Marquez, Daniel Hill, Marisol Mendez, Alberto Garcia they been working here for more than 60 days.

23-24-4

Detail 21900272

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler gasket. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 21900274

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with heavy soiled throughout the establishment.

40-06-5

Detail 21900273

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of the prep table.

13-03-4

Detail 21900276

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

24-08-4

Detail 21900270

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned pans stored on a shelf in the prep area,under prep table not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 21900267

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside of the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21900275

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill soiled

22-16-4

Detail 21900269

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler with heavy soiled.

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 21211171

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm), operator prepared new solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21211168

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over shredded lettuce inside the walk in cooler, operator placed food properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21211165

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour. Observed cooked steak (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the drawer cooler as per operator due to the rush time less than 2 hours, operator placed food in the walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 21211169

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 21211166

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

33-11-4

Detail 21211167

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

25-32-4

Detail 21211170

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk containers reused to stored mojito inside the walk in cooler, operator discarded containers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20809192

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

36-73-4

Detail 20809193

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located inside walk in freezer.

14-33-4

Detail 20809191

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at front counter.

42-01-4

Detail 20809190

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

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 20410272

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of salsa verde dented stored in prep area shelves.

01B-02-5

Detail 20410269

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed precooked chicken (53°F - Cold Holding) as per operator precooked chicken was leftover night inside cooler; precooked cooked pork (54°F - Cold Holding) as per operator precooked chicken was leftover night inside cooler; precooked beef (48°F - Cold Holding) as per operator precooked chicken was leftover night inside cooler. Operator discarded it.

03A-02-5

Detail 20410275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked chicken (53°F - Cold Holding) as per operator precooked chicken was leftover night inside cooler; precooked cooked pork (54°F - Cold Holding) as per operator precooked chicken was leftover night inside cooler; precooked beef (48°F - Cold Holding) as per operator precooked chicken was leftover night inside cooler. Operator discarded it.

31A-11-4

Detail 20410277

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20410276

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water stored inside walk in freezer. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20410273

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed umbrella stored in shelf located in prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20410271

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of water stored on floor by prep area.

42-01-4

Detail 20410274

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

21-12-4

Detail 20410270

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table. Repeat Violation