A SIMPLE EGGSTAURANT
1516 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Sep 9, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed two cases of eggs on a preparation bottom shelf. As per the person in charge the eggs were delivered at approximately 8:00. The eggs were put into the upright refrigerator.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pain relief medicine over a preparation table. The operator moved it.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over tomatoes in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in the upright cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (77F - Cold Holding) next to the flat top. As per the operator it was left out for approximately 30 minutes. The operator put the cheese in the upright cooler to lower the temperature.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The operator brought towels.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The operator inverted the scoop.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook remove her gloves get something out of her bag and put gloves on without washing her hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed approximately 12 eggs in a bowl at the cook line. As per the cook the eggs were placed there approximately 20 minutes ago. The cook put the eggs in the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles one window cleaner and one sanitizer over fruit. The cook moved the bottles to the bottom shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The cook inverted the ice scoop.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw.
Ceiling tile missing.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 7 cracked eggs in a case with approximately 48 eggs all wet.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed two cases of eggs on a preparation bottom shelf. As per the person in charge the eggs were delivered at approximately 8:00. The eggs were put into the upright refrigerator.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the cook washing hands at the triple sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu not identified as raw.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
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 Diego working for approximately 3 months; and Bibiana and Juan approximately one week ago.
Ceiling tile missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers in the back of the kitchen not labeled or labeled incorrectly. I'm
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