EL HABITAT CAFE CORP
3105 NW 27 AVE, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Jun 28, 2024 · 2 visits since November 2023
□ 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.
NOV 23
JUN 24
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015019461 | Mar 23, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in the glass door reach in cooler at the front counter. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men's and ladies restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a red liquid unlabeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a large hole in the ladies restroom.
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light shield missing at the front counter.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of Tilapia still in the vacuum at 43°F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tomato and plastic lids in the hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's and ladies restroom. The manager brought towels to the missing locations.
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. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's and ladies restroom and kitchen. The manager put soap in the kitchen.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the men's restroom door missing the door knob. Observed the urinal covered with plastic bags and tape.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the ladies restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in front of the hood system.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of Tilapia still in the vacuum at 43°F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom. Sign provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright refrigerator gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.