BUENA VISTA DELI
4590 NE 2 AVE STE 1960, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Dec 27, 2024 · 5 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
FEB 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 55 points better than where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Onion soup 1/25 Cooked mushrooms 1/24, items in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024026458 | Feb 9, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $200 |
| 1--2021039361 | Aug 23, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 | $800 |
| 1--2020041878 | Aug 26, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 | $200 |
| 1--2017016598 | Feb 24, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed water leaking at walk in cooler dropping inside a plastic container.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall near back door exit at kitchen.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink located near dishwasher machine. Operator removed during inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed water leaking at walk in cooler dropping inside a plastic container.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall near back door exit at kitchen.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator set up another sanitizer bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water and butter container stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep area at front counter.
Feb 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Sanitizer not feeding through the tubes tested dish machine 0ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both threaded faucets at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces in walk in cooler.
Feb 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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. Sanitizer not feeding through the tubes tested dish machine 0ppm.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server scratched/touched face then grabbed plated food to serve to customers.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted hat on head then continued to make sandwich.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Onion soup 1/25 Cooked mushrooms 1/24, items in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) item on counter on cooks line, employee placed item back in cooler. butter (74F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler at coffee area, operator stated item had been out of cooler for 2 hours, spoke to him about doing the time as a public health control application for softened butter.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both threaded faucets at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items in Handwash sink behind front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed towels at Handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened coffee drink in reach in cooler on top of food containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of slicer, employee moved item.
Equipment in poor repair. Container in reach in freezer holding berries is cracked.
Food stored on floor. Oranges on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cous cous in walk in cooler the spoon handle directly in food.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in corner of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean plastic container on clean dish rack.
Stored food not covered. Berries and escargot in reach in freezer by dish machine.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.