ERNIES ACAI
15468 NW 77 CT, Miami Lakes FL 33016
Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chorine bottles and other chemicals stored under the prep table at prep area, near clean equipments and food. Operator removed chemicals and placed them under the three compartment sink on site.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided not functioning.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls stored not invented on storage shelves at main kitchen bottom shelf.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of bananas stored on the walk in cooler floor.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor still has shrink wrap on the walk in cooler floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in the upright reach in cooler located across from the prep sink at prep area, not identified or segregated from food served to customers. Operator labeled an area of the cooler for employees items only.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium 0 ppm. Manager replaced WC QT solution, QT Solution 200 ppm.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handsink at entrance of kitchen blocked with trash can in front of it.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided via email.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage with food and no hair restraint.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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