MORGANS RESTAURANT
28 NE 29 ST, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Oct 23, 2024 · 3 visits since December 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.
DEC 23
APR 24
OCT 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017001697 | Jan 11, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 | $640 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee discarded the solution and refill with new solution, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee changed empty bucket with new bucket, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on storage shelves at washing area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm).
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cinnamon butter (68F - Cold Holding) in expo area at kitchen, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee add ice bath during inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at kitchen area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container at dry storage area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in units at cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 110° F on top of grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with common name at kitchen area.
Dec 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice machine in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan.
Utensils in poor condition. Plastic lid flour cracks.
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.