Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: EL NINO CAFETERIA
Judges: MARY LI CREASY
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Oct. 29, 2013
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, November 1, 2013.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Petitioner,
vs.
EL NINO CAFETERIA reonee lal aoe
Respondent. Case Number 2013031833
/
Administrative Complaint
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (“Petitioner”), files this Administrative Complaint against EL NINO CAFETERIA,
("Respondent’), and says:
1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the operation of public lodging establishments and
public food service establishments, pursuant to Section 20.165 and Chapter 509, Florida Statutes.
2. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, licensed by or subject to the jurisdiction of the
Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The respondent's business address of record is 7498 NW 8 ST, MIAMI,
FLORIDA 331262934.The mailing address of record is EL NINO CAFETERIA, at 7498 NW 8 ST, MIAMI,
FLORIDA 331262934.
3. Inspection of this establishment conducted pursuant to Sec. 509.032, Florida Statutes, revealed violations of
the provisions of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, and / or the rules promulgated thereto governing operation
of the establishment. The violation(s) found and applicable law are described in Exhibit “A,” attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference. Inspection documents are attached as Exhibit "B”, incorporated
herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully. requests entry.of an-Order imposing-one or-more.of.the following -—-.. -
penalties: administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 per offense, suspension, revocation, or refusal of a license
issued pursuant to this Chapter, and/or any other relief authorized by Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, or the rules
promulgated thereto.
Signed August 05, 2013
G C4 Mal
Carlos Lezcano, District Ufanager
By delegation of the Director, or designee
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT;
Marc Drexler, Lead Attorney
Florida Bar No, 0487058
Depariment of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Sireet
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
Certificate of Service :
BY CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: 7196 9008 9111 8127 5920
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this, day of , 2013.
Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Case Number: 2013031833 File Number: 110585 : District Number: 01
License Number: 2315932 2010 Form revised 01.01.13
EL NINO CAFETERIA
Exhibit A
License Number: 2315932
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2013031833
It is alleged that on April 10, 2013, and June 27, 2013, Respondent was in violation of Florida Statute 509 (FS);
the Rules of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative Code (FAC); and/or specific
provisions of the Food Code, Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service, Food and Drug
Administration, as incorporated by Chapier 61C, FAC in the following particulars. Copy(s) of the report(s) for
the above referenced inspection(s) are attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit B.
* denotes a high priority violation.
* denotes an intermediate ‘priority violation.
* 4. 53A-03-4 61C-4.023(1) FAC Intermediate: (1) All managers who are responsible for the storage,
preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the
division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted by the division. Those
managers who successfully pass an approved certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the
certifying organization, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. .
Observed food manager certification expired.
Case Number: 2013031833 File Number: 110585 District Number: 01
License Number: 2315932 2010 Form revised 01.01.13
EL NINO CAFETERIA
EXHIBIT B
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DMISION GF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
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Food Service Inspection Repart
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
Inspector determined violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. WARNING:
Violations in the operation of your establishment must be corrected by June 10, 2013, 8:00:00 AM EDT.
Inspection Date: Apr 16, 2013 09:09 - Apr 10, 2013 09:53
License Number: 2315932 Rank: SEAT
Owner Name: EL NINO CAFETERIA CORP:
Location Address: 7498 NW 8 ST
MIAMI FL 331262934
Number of Units: 51
License Expiration: October 4, 2013
inspection Reason: Routine - Food
Business Name: EL NINO CAFETERIA
License Type: Permanent Food Service
elaphone Number: (305)264-0507
Callback Date: dune 10, 2043, 8:00:00 AM EDT
FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
07 Unwrapped or PH/TCS food not re-served
|01A Food obtained from approved saurce
01B Food safe and unadulterated; sound condition
01G Shellstock tags; commingling
01D Parasite destruction for raw/undercooked fish NIA
024. Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked oysters
O8A Separating raw animal foods from: each other, RTE
foods and unwashed produce
O88 Food protection during preparation, storage and
dispiay ..- _ : noe
09 Bare hand contact with RTE food; Altemative
Operating Procedure (AOP)
41 Employee health knowledge; il/symptomatic eniployee
present
12A Hands clean and washed properly, use of hand
antiseptic if use of AOP
02C Date marking ready-to-eat (RTE) potentially
hazardous / time/temperature control for safety foods
12B Employee eating, drinking, tasting food, smaoking
22 Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized Po |
341A Handwash sink(s) installed, accessible, not used for OUT
other purposes
31B Handwashing supplies and handwash sign provided ;
41 Chemicals/toxic substances
03E Reheating PH/TCS foods for hot holding
03F Time as a Public Health Control
03G Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) and other Special
Processes
53A Food manager certification; knowledge/active
managerial contra! (except employee health)
53B State approved food handler training; employee duty
specific training/knowledge
Apri 10, 2013, 10:60:09 AM EDT
Location: EL NINO GAFETERIA
License#: SEAT23 15932 Food Service Inapectlon Report Version: 1.0
inspector: Batista, Jenny DBPR Form HR 5022-015 ~ Rule 61C-1.002, FAC Page: 1
STATE OF FLORIDA XH BIT B
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
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GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
35A No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no
live animals
‘02D Food items properly labeled; original container |
04 Facilities fo maintain PH/TCS foods at the proper
temperature
05 Food and food equipment thermometers provided and
accurate
36 Floors, wails, ceitings and attached equipment
properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment
properly vented
38 Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or
bulbs protected
40 Employee persanal belongings.
42 Cleaning and maintenance equipment OUT
43 Complete separation from fiving/sleeping area/private
premise; kitchen restricted - no unauthorized personnel
45 Fire extinguishing equipment (FOR REPORTING
PURPOSES ONLY)
46 Exits not blocked or locked (FOR REPORTING
PURPOSES ONLY)
47 Electrical wiring/outlets in good repair (FOR
- REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY) totes
48 Gas appliances; boiler certificate current(posted (FOR
REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
49 Flammable/combustible materials (FOR REPORTING
PURPOSES ONLY)
50 Current license, properly displayed
06 PH/TCS foods property thawed
13 Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial
fingernails
14 Food-contact and nonfood contact surfaces designed,
constructed, maintained, installed, located
16 Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kil(s); gauges
1.Wash 2.Rinse 3. Sanilize
24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air
drying
28 Single-service and single-use items
27 Water source safe, hot (100F} and cold under
pressure
51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
52 Misrepresentation; misbranding
54 Florida Clean Indoor Air Act Compliance
29 Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water
filters; backflow prevention
55 Automatic Gratuity Notice
items marked IN are in compliancs. Items marked OUT are violations. Specific details of the violations are listed on subsequent pages. Iteras marked N/A are Not
Applicable. tems marked.as N/O are Not Observed and were not being conducted at the time of inspectian.
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April 10, 2013, 10:00:43 AM EDT
Location: EL NINO CAFETERIA
License#: SEAT2318932 Food Service Inspection Report Version: 1.0
inspector: Baiisia, Jenny DBPR Form HR 8022-015 - Rule 610-1.002, FAG Page: 2
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Reach in Freezer
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Storage Area
Walk In Cooler
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
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OTHER ITEMS
Certified Food Manager and —_ Juan J Iglesias 06/13/2006
Date Certified:
Manager Certified By:
Employees Trained By:
Sewage:
Water Source:
Bolfer:
Boiler Jurisdiction and
Expiration:
Sanitizer Details:
Inspector Comments:
——
Fider Iglesias
Manager
305-264-0807
Apr 10, 2013 09:52
Api 40, 2013, 20:00:16 AM EDT
Logation: El, NINO CAFETERIA
Licenso#: SEAT2316932
Inspector: Batista, Jenny
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Janay Batista
Saniar Sanitation and Safety Specialist
8240 NW 52 Terrace
Miami, FL33173
850-487-1995
Apr 10, 2013 09:47
Food Barvice inspection Report Version: 1.0
DEPR Form HR 9022-015 - Rule 61C-1.002, FAC Page: 3
| _ EXHIBIT B
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION GF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
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VIOLATIONS
020-024 Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and hald more than 24
hours not properly date marked.
Priority: Intermediate
21-12-4 Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Priority: Basic
23-15-4 Observed: Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
Priority: Basic
34A-02-4 Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4 Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Priority: Intermediate
36-29-4 Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
Priority: Basic
36-41-4 Observed: Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
Priority: Basic .
42-01-4 Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Priority: Basic
534-03-4 Observed: Food manager certification expired.
Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-4 Observed: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some emplayees. To order approved program food
safety material, call DBPR’s contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233,
Priority: Intermediate
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Apsil 10,2013, 10:00:17 AM EDT
Location: EL NINO CAFETERIA
License: SEAT2315932 Foad Service inspection Report Version: 1.0
Inspector: Batlsta, Jenny DBPR Farm HR 8022-016 - Rule 610-1.002, FAG. Page: 4
STATE OF FLORIDA EXHI BIT B
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
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Callback Report
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
Inspector determined violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT recommended.
Inspection Date: Jun 27, 2013 15:28 ~ Jun 27, 2013 15:51 License Expiration: October 1, 2013
License Number: 2315932 Rank: SEAT Inspection Reason: Routine - Food
Owner Name: EL NINO CAFETERIA CORP Business Name: EL NINO CAFETERIA
Location Address: 7488 NW 8 ST License Type: Permanent Food Service
MIAMI FL 331262934 Telephone Number: (805)264-0507
Number of Units: 54 Initial Warning Date: 2013-04-10
Callback Date:
inspector Comments:
Gioconda Morales denny Batista
manager Senior Sanitation and Safety Specialist
305-264-0807 8240 NW 52 Tarroce
Jun 27, 2018 1551 Miami, FL 33173
850-487-1395
dun 27, 2043 18:50
shure 27, 2048, 4:00:00 PM EDT
Location: EL NINO CAFETERIA
Uvensed: SEAT2315032 Callback Report Version: 1.0
inspeclor: Batista, Jenny DBPR Foon HR 5022-005 - Rule 61C-4.002, FAC Page: 4
STATE OF FLORIDA EXHBIT B
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIGNAL REGULATION
BIVISION GF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINTS
53A-03-4 Observed: Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
TIME EXTENDED
020-02-4 Observed: Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held
more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
21-12-4 Observed: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
31A-02-4 Observed: Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employes use due to being blocked by garbage can.
36-29-4 Observed: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
42-01-~4 Observed: Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow.the mop to dry.
COMPLIED
36-41-4 Observed: Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
23-15-4 Observed: Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
*-'53B-13-4 Observed: litermediate “Proof of required state approved employee training not ‘available for some employees. To order approved'""""~
program food safety material, call DBPRys contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
31A-14-4 Observed: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
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dune 27, 2013, 4:00:01 PM EDT
Location: ELNINO CAFETERIA.
Ucense#: SEAT2315932 Callback Report Version: 1.0
Inspector: Batista, Janny DBPR Form HR 5022-005 - Rule 610-1.002, FAC
Page: 2
Docket for Case No: 13-004237