This STINKS! Dirty Dining is never fun, but it really stings when one of my longtime favorites ends up on the list.
Sub Center, a Hollywood institution serving subs since 1961, was inspected after a complaint and was temporarily ordered shut. The inspector noted a roach issue.
Sub Center wasn’t alone. Cafe Enclave in Hialeah was also inspected following a complaint and ordered shut after rodent issues were discovered.
Below are the violations cited during those inspections. All of the locations mentioned were later allowed to re-open after a required cleanup and re-inspection.
**SUB CENTER
5913 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.
HOLLYWOOD
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 12/29
4 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches on shelves under front counter in kitchen.”
“Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf under front counter in kitchen.”
“Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed onions, peppers, mushrooms stored next to hand wash sink, under paper towel dispenser exposed to splash. Repeat Violation.”
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by food items.”
**CAFE N’ CLAVE
524 WEST 27TH ST.
HIALEAH
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
ORDERED SHUT 12/29
29 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings under shelves outside of walk in cooler. Also observed approximately 1 rodent dropping on top of food container lid at storage area.”
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance at bar area at front counter. Employee cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site.”
“Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee personal water stored inside reach in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.”
“Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation with ineffective hair restraint at kitchen area. Employee fixed hair restraint during inspection. Corrected On-Site.”
“Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Repeat Violation.”
“Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employees are not following the proper sanitizing steps. They rinsed utensils after applying sanitizer. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.”
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front counter door.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes throughout the wall under shelves at dry storage area.”
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on the floor at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.”
“In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water 75 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter.”
“Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light missing shield at kitchen area.”
“No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on hood system at kitchen area.”
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter and bar area.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed hood system soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area. Repeat Violation.”
“Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 open water bottles inside reach in cooler at front counter.”
“Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink and triple sinks all around kitchen area and front counter.”
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area.”
“Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.”
“Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf on top of preparation table at front counter.”
“Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching her face and not washed her hands. Employee washed hands during inspection. Corrected On-Site.”
“Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees are not following the proper sanitizing steps. They rinsed utensils after applying sanitizer. Coached employees on proper sanitizing procedures during inspection.”
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs stored on top of raw meat container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several food containers dated 12/18 on shelves inside walk in cooler.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Smoked Pork; Red Beans; Cod Fish; Goat dated 12/18 inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.”
“Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after touching her face at kitchen area. Employee washed hands and changed gloves during inspection. Corrected On-Site.”
“Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee did not know how to sanitize utensils properly at front counter.”
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 09/25.”
“No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation or handling. Observed 5 employees working with no certified manager present at the time of inspection.”
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