Buena Vista Deli
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Buena Vista Deli five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Buena Vista Deli's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 00ppm).
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink located near dishwasher machine. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed water leaking at walk in cooler dropping inside a plastic container.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall near back door exit at kitchen.
36-24-5
64
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator set up another sanitizer bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair at front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water and butter container stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep area at front counter.
21-12-4
58
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server scratched/touched face then grabbed plated food to serve to customers.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both threaded faucets at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding) item on counter on cooks line, employee placed item back in cooler. butter (74F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler at coffee area, operator stated item had been out of cooler for 2 hours, spoke to him about doing the time as a public health control application for softened butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Onion soup 1/25 Cooked mushrooms 1/24, items in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted hat on head then continued to make sandwich.
12A-28-4
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. Sanitizer not feeding through the tubes tested dish machine 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed towels at Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple items in Handwash sink behind front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces in walk in cooler.
14-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened coffee drink in reach in cooler on top of food containers.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cous cous in walk in cooler the spoon handle directly in food.
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oranges on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Container in reach in freezer holding berries is cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of slicer, employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Berries and escargot in reach in freezer by dish machine.
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean plastic container on clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer in corner of kitchen.
23-03-4
21
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 0ppm). Informed operator to only wash dish ware in three compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired.
22-41-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee ear phones stored on preparation table
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed two reach in coolers across from restrooms for customer use unlocked with unpacked pastries inside
08B-60-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor is broken at bar area
36-02-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons at front counter stored with food contact side up
25-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Aug 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed undercooked smoked salmon stored above heavy cream in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature, employee put item in cooler for approved method, chicken was frozen solid. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on cutting board in food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buena Vista Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buena Vista Deli on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buena Vista Deli?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buena Vista Deli.
How does Buena Vista Deli compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Buena Vista Deli most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Buena Vista Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buena Vista Deli have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buena Vista Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Buena Vista Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buena Vista Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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