The Hammocks, Miami-Dade County

AJI LATIN GRILL

11735 SW 147 AVE STE 1, The Hammocks, FL 33196

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Oct 7, 2024
City
The Hammocks
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-37-5

Detail 23233593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

16-55-4

Detail 23233594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Observed Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Observed Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly . As per employee ew machine will arrive next week. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23233592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Oct 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

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

01D-01-5

Detail 23230963

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. Operator was advised that fish must be fully cooked. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23230960

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23230961

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

16-55-4

Detail 23230959

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Observed Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23230962

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

01D-01-5

Detail 23228643

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 23228646

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on preparation table next to sauces and seasoning ingredients. Preparation table is located between the three compartment sink and the stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor of kitchen. Observed 1 live roach inside ice machine ( no ice was in ice machine) Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 23228648

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected during the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected during the inspection. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23228644

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23228641

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23228639

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23228649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of clean plastic container lids . Observed 1 under front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed 4 dead roaches on floor under sugar containers. Observed 2 dead roaches on steam table near cutting board. Time Extended

16-55-4

Detail 23228647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23228642

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink missing faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed hose placed on faucet of three compartment sink. Operator ordered the part, it will arrive in 3 days.Time Extended Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23228645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23228640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet is missing on three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed spray hose replacing faucet of three compartment sink. Operator ordered the part and it will arrive in 3 days.Time Extended Time Extended

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 9Basic: 16Total: 34

01A-03-4

Detail 23218027

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed flan and rice pudding prepared at home. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 23218048

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter was provided. Warning

07-06-5

Detail 23218049

High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed opened three little containers with left over sauces inside reach in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23218020

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above rice in reach in cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23218053

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on preparation table next to sauces and seasoning ingredients. Preparation table is located between the three compartment sink and the stove. Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 23218040

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 4 flan desserts. 4 rice de leches. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23218045

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Scrambled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23218022

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Scrambled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23218029

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected during the inspection. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23218023

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. Form was provided to operator. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23218051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave and clean containers soiled with old food debris and grease. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23218034

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside handwashing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23218041

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified on menu as raw. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23218028

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23218037

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-38-5

Detail 23218050

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Employee provided bleach. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23218044

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23218038

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23218024

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

36-37-5

Detail 23218030

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23218043

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of clean plastic container lids . Observed 1 under front counter. Warning

16-55-4

Detail 23218036

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23218047

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink missing faucet. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23218031

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

36-73-4

Detail 23218021

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with an accumulation of grease and old food debris. Warning

10-14-5

Detail 23218039

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor under hand washing sink at front counter. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23218033

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed tuna container with old label in reach in freezer. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23218032

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage in reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23218042

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet is missing on three compartment sink. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23218026

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed RIC shelves pitted with rust. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23218035

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed glass plates soiled with grease above steam table in the kitchen. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23218046

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23218052

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside reach in freezer and reach in cooler uncovered. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 23218025

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from ice machine draining on floor at the front counter. Warning

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22575581

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023.

11-27-4

Detail 22575577

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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.

53B-01-5

Detail 22575573

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 employees Raul, Annie, and Manuel working for less than 60 days with no food handler training.

11-26-1

Detail 22575576

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. Provided operator with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, he started signing it during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22575578

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer cooler gaskets in disrepair near exit door.

23-03-4

Detail 22575575

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 22575579

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen area.

08B-12-5

Detail 22575580

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes and fries not protected while stored at kitchen area.

36-02-5

Detail 22575574

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Oct 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21506140

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

12A-16-4

Detail 21506134

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee enter kitchen from back door and began portioning cooked chicken. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing practices and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21506138

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (83F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 21506135

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 400ppm. Employee diluted to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21506131

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of flip top reach in cooler at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of reach in freezer at storage area soiled with accumulated food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 21506133

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher and plastic cup stored inside hand sink at front counter area.

53A-05-6

Detail 21506130

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 food employees. No Certified Food Manager on duty.

53A-14-4

Detail 21506139

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached person in charge. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21506142

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed noodles inside reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee item was prepared on the previous day.

14-11-5

Detail 21506136

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing from reach in cooler near rotisserie oven.

35B-01-4

Detail 21506141

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21506132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at storage area.

36-27-5

Detail 21506137

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

14-15-4

Detail 21487566

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed an orange sauce stored in a Home Depot bucket.

08A-20-5

Detail 21487571

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw fish in the upright refrigerator next to the kitchen entrance. The owner moved it. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21487570

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a Home Depot bucket in the front cooler. The owner removed it. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21487561

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright refrigerator and freezer in the back room. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21487563

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The owner moved the plates to the second shelf. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 21487568

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket not inverted. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21487565

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21487564

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of sugar on the floor at kitchen entrance. The owner moved it. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21487562

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at the front line. The owner moved it. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21487569

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

23-03-4

Detail 21487572

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

14-33-4

Detail 21487573

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance in the cooler with glass doors.

36-27-5

Detail 21487567

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21487574

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled.

Jun 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21163438

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm.

22-02-4

Detail 21163441

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris at back storage area. Observed interior of reach in cooler near rotisserie soiled with food debris. Employee removed debris and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21163443

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

23-24-4

Detail 21163439

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Located at reach in cooler and reach in freezer at storage area.

14-11-4

Detail 21163437

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid in disrepair.

24-05-4

Detail 21163436

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted item. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21163442

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between steam table and reach in cooler. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21163440

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.