EL PLATONEEKA INC
18304 SW 147TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33187
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave kitchen and come back in. With no handwashing; hand sink in kitchen not working. Inspector spoke to employee about handwashing techniques.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-14-4High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughing while cleaning dishes; then no handwashing sign. Inspector spoke to employee and person in charge about handwashing and the importance of turning on hand sink in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from bottle and not wash hands after. Inspector spoke to employee about proper handwashing techniques, no hand sink functioning in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse pot inside of dump sink and place on shelf. Inspector spoke to employees about setting up triple sink correctly. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed food in plastic to go bags stored in chest freezer. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk in cooler. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee use same gloves to improperly wash dishes and continue working in kitchen with food items. Inspector spoke to employee about glove changing and washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hanging in prep sink. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: steak (121F – Hot Holding); chicharons (90F – Hot Holding); fried cheese (111F – Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 10
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate on site. **Warning**
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen turned off. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof for any employees. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods in walk in cooler not marked at all. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink in kitchen with no running water at all. **Warning**
Basic 21
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute of soda dispenser soiled. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in rice container across triple sink. **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under food racks and under hand sink. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle on top of prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken container on dry dish rack. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dishes on rack. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed calabaza in walk in cooler with no wrap or cover. **Warning**
14-55-4Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor in back of kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar with no labels under prep table in kitchen. Observed sugar next to coffee machine with no label at front counter. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:32 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.