COZINHA DA TAY
5560 W SAMPLE RD, Margate FL 33073
Last inspected Jan 3, 2025 · 4 visits since August 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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018034864 | Jun 1, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | $100 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.. Ceiling in prep room not smooth or easily cleanable
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Monitored dish machine. Dish machine not holding sanitizer on sanitize cycle. Discussed with operator. Operator called for service
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machine
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Monitored dish machine. Dish machine not holding sanitizer on sanitize cycle. Discussed with operator. Operator called for service
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw fish stored in plastic handle shopping bag at cook line. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (53°F); sour cream (51°F); shredded cheese (52°F-55°F);; raw shell egg ambient (53°F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Operator states items were received on a previous day. No prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (53°F); sour cream (51°F); shredded cheese (52°F-55°F);; raw shell egg ambient (53°F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Operator states items were received on a previous day. No prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale raw chicken (48°F). Operator moved to working unit
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back kitchen hand wash sink, operator provided
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at front kitchen area hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door black reach in at front counter
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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