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Licensee
Name: HOTEL ASTOR License Number: SEA2325955
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2020
Primary Status: Closed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 956 WASHINGTON AVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 01/26/2017 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
51-11-4    Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Mid Bar (down the stairs).
36-36-4    Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over Dish-machine at main kitchen.
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at cook line.
13-02-4    Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Head cook .
10-12-4    Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop placed over ice machine, no container or underliner plate for scoop.
32-04-4    Basic - Lounge restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. (Glass doors).
32-05-4    Basic - Men's room facility door lock in disrepair. (Lobby area).
35B-04-4    Basic - Outer openings (back kitchen door) of establishment held open when operating. Trash room next to it.
06-05-4    Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken thawing at 3 compartment sink in standing water, must run small line of cold water over thawing product.
32-02-4    Basic - Restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Mid bar area, Employee restroom inside kitchen.
09-01-4    High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Staff member cutting butter , touching pieces bare handed. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-03-4    High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-07-4    High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Bar next to pool area.
11-07-4    Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
53A-01-5    Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
53A-05-5    Intermediate - 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
31B-02-4    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar areas.
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar areas.
53B-13-5    Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Head Cook (Liz Midler) .
02B-02-4    Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burger , Steak , Poached Eggs on Menu. **Corrected On-Site**
45-05-4    Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. 2 Red fire extinguishers missing from their location at mid bar (Down the stairs).
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