AREPASMANIA KENDALL
7535 N KENDALL DR UNIT 1450, Miami FL 33156
Last inspected Jun 12, 2024 · 4 visits since October 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (128 F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (128 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator turned up the hot box to reheat the products.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
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/ Observed the Food Manager Certification for Diego Castillo by State Food Safety expired on May 11, 2023.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at preparation area.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelves above three compartment sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains and lettuce no store at least 6 inches of the floor at walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 80F.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee arrived directly to serve customers without washing hands. Operator was informed that she needs to wash hands before starting working. Operator was her hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee washed her hands with gloves on. Operator was informed that she need to discard the gloves and wash her hands.
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/ Observed the Food Manager Certification for Diego Castillo by State Food Safety expired on May 11, 2023.
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. Observed one new employee hired less than three weeks no proof of food employee reporting agreement.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desert at walk-in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator from six days ago.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelves above three compartment sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains and lettuce no store at least 6 inches of the floor at walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 80°F.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The establishment uses Victoria products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef, pico de gallo and deserts not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot and pans no stored inverted under preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name at preparation table. And flour container not identified by common name.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken inside of thank you to go bags at reach in freezer. Operator was informed that the nonfood grade bags can not be used in contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over soda cans at reach in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (128 F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (128 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator turned up the hot box to reheat the products.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washed the hands with gloves on at three compartment sink. Operator was informed that the hands need to be washed in the hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two plastic containers stored on the hand wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The establishment uses Victoria products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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 two employees present no proof of employee training, hired more than 6 months.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef, pico de gallo and deserts not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container inside of the flour container. The plastic container was removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot and pans no stored inverted under preparation table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two containers with chicken broth thawed at hand wash sink. Operator moved the containers to the walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name at preparation table. And flour container not identified by common name.
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