El Habitat Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2024
64
Score
Public records show four inspections at El Habitat Cafe stretching back to 2022. El Habitat Cafe was last inspected on Jun 28, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Habitat Cafe on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the men's and ladies restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a red liquid unlabeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light shield missing at the front counter.
38-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a large hole in the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the men's and ladies restroom and kitchen. The manager put soap in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tomato and plastic lids in the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the men's restroom door missing the door knob. Observed the urinal covered with plastic bags and tape.
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the ladies restroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in front of the hood system.
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's restroom. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the upright refrigerator gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
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Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese 45F COLD HOLDING as per owner cream cheese was placed in cooler over 24 hours ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream cheese 45F COLD HOLDING as per owner cream cheese was placed in cooler over 24 hours ago. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed approximately 4 live crawling insect in a plastic cooler under bar area in rear of restaurant. Operator discarded cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa prepared day prior missing date mark. Operator dated salsa. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour Operator lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Operator moved straws behind counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-27-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons presented with food contact side up. Operator inverted spoons to have handles up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on floor in bar area. Operator lifted off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout establishment **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling vents in lobby area soiled with accumulated dust **Warning**
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Habitat Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Habitat Cafe on file is from Jun 28, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Habitat Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Habitat Cafe.
How does El Habitat Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Habitat Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Habitat Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Habitat Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Habitat Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Habitat Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Habitat Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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