LA PANINOTECA MIAMI
3067 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33160
Last inspected Sep 4, 2024 · 3 visits since August 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.
AUG 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; beef empanadas (69F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (71F - Cold Holding) All were located in glass display case behind front counter. Person in charge said that food had only been out for about 2 hours. He moved to nearby reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various utensils being stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Person in charge removed.
Observed establishment offering raw salmon however, menu does not identify that items are or contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed and emailed flyer to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Person in charge moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour removed from their original packaging placed in plastic containers and not labeled.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee taking customer order then placed on gloves to prepare order without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Located in warewash area. Manager rearranged. Provided food storage flyer to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°; diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); roasted tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (57F - Cold Holding) All were located in reach in cooler behind front counter. As per manager food had only been in cooler for about an hour. Manager instructed employee to place all foods in different cooler.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as dump sink. Located behind front counter.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Ceiling tile missing. Located in hallway.
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 66°F. Located behind front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 4oz cups be stored on floor behind front counter. Manager moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour removed from its original container placed in plastic container and not labeled.
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.