CAFE MI VITROLA
15352 NW 79 CT, Miami Lakes FL 33016
Last inspected May 9, 2024 · 3 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
MAY 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired on October 1,2023. Operator payed licensed while inspection was conducted.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 26 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef put new gloves without washing hands. Instructed chef to wash hands before putting new gloves in and he did it.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed chef washed hands with just water. Instructed chef on proper handwashing method.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Vegetables stored inside thank you bags at reach in freezer located across 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking handsink next to cook line.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside handsink located next to cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook yellow rice for more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Operator placed level.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above reach in cooler not inverted across cook line.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not washing working properly. Instructed operator to use 3 compartment sink instead.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hair restraint. Employee placed hairnet on.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Strawberries and beef stored not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer located across 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at reach in cooler across from cook line soiled. Observed Fan guard at walk in cooler soiled. Observed Shelves at walk in cooler soiled. Observed Gasket soiled at reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled across cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind handsink next to cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored throughout the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed No label on squeeze bottles at preparation table at kitchen.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwashing machine not functioning properly. Operator is using 3 compartment sink at the moment.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dishwasher pressure not working.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vent soiled located at walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired on October 1,2023. Operator payed licensed while inspection was conducted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located next to cook line blocked with a table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed had sink located at entrance of kitchenwith plates inside of it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vaca frita with no date marked, according to chef prepared the day before.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Observed had sink faucet broken with no water running locate at entrance of kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwashing machine not functioning properly. Operator is using 3 compartment sink at the moment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers at table across from 3 compartment sink.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handsink faucet missing.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of Lamb stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Operator removed box from the floor and placed it on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping clothing stored under cutting board at preparation area across from cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth from cutting board.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed dishwasher pressure not working.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vent soiled located at walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
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.