5885 NW 36 ST, Virginia Gardens, FL 33166
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by griddle inside kitchen. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
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 wings stored over raw beef at reach in freezer located across guest restrooms.
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection manager on duty certificate expired, Jitzahak Chavarria - 1-10-2024.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair by the dry storage area.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in disrepair located next to griller.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves at dry storage rusted located next to 3 compartment sink
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler next to cook line.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted located near the cook line.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored inside reach in cooler by the grill.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black dust on ceiling tiles around hood inside kitchen.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pickle plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hot box inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at front counter.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at front counter.
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in front of hand sink at front counter.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by steam box inside kitchen. Operator cleaned them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs stored outside inside kitchen. As per Operator raw shell eggs have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator stored them inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled inside dry storage. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by prep table with steam table on it.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw sausage inside reach in cooler by hand wash sink at front counter. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per Operator there are some new employees working less than a month inside kitchen.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with hand sanitizer not labeled stored on front counter. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside hot sauce and sugar containers on shelf in front of three compartment sink. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over white reach in freezer in front of hand wash sink.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by prep table at front counter.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking inside reach in cooler by hand wash sink at front counter.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Employee provided it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic container with raw beef and raw chicken stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed everything from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles plastic container stored in back kitchen floor.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler located by deep fryer inside kitchen.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee removed them and stored them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site