Tgi Friday's

1200 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146
American
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2023
11
Score
High Risk

Tgi Friday's, located at 1200 S Dixie Hwy in Coral Gables, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 13, 2023, with a score of 11. This inspection identified 6 critical, 4 major, and 19 minor violations. Notable issues included the accumulation of mold-like substances in the ice machine, which was a repeat violation, as well as debris inside and on the exterior of the warewashing machine.

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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed mac and cheese,cooked fettuccine,Philly burger toppings,broccoli soup expired on the 2/11/2023. Manager discarded during inspection.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mac and cheese,cooked fettuccine,Philly burger toppings,broccoli soup expired on the 2/11/2023. Manager discarded during inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding); filet mignon (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee moved to walk-in cooler during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled metal container storing cooked chicken wings. Manager changed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board, also soiled slicer in preparation area. Employee start to clean it during inspection.Also soiled can opener blade. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled lids of reach in coolers in cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean metal containers in rack near to dishwasher machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units in cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed potatoes soup bag (frozen) on top of the steamer. Manager put inside the steamer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Also behind dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dice machines stored on dirty tray.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed discarded microwave in table next to preparation table.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen, Also inside walk in cooler/freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
11
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler by the cook line towards the wall, raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, held less than 1 hour, the operator removed both items to the near by reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
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