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LAS CALENITAS

3887 NW 107 AVE UNIT 105 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3459193
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8763563
DBPR license2335851

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority5 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 9

#14High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). Operator started to sep up the three compartment sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands with gloves on apron/soiled towel after washing. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 88°F next to grill. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored inside of thank bags at walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over French fries at walk in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#21High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put raw beef at the grill with gloves and then touching single service article. Operator was coached that the gloves need to be discarded, wash hands and used new gloves. Operator discarded gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork belly (92 F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 1 hours. Operator started to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside of hand wash sink front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Melvin and Julian hired 6 months ago no proof of required state training. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed new employee no food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink preparation area. Operator provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#27Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed the license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked soup, cooked beans, cooked chicken at shelves rack next to hand was sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the shelves rack to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two wet wiping towels under cutting board at preparation area. Operator removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units located opposite of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on chicken soup at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ribs, raw beef, raw whole fish and raw hamburgers thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of plantains stored over cooked soup and cooked beans at shelves rack next to hand wash sink. Operator removed the box of plantains. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.