Hbk Aventura
Last inspected: May 20, 2024
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Hbk Aventura three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “establishment operating without a license” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Hbk Aventura's latest score of 58 falls below the Aventura average of 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ . **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
58
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cleaning chemicals being stored on prep table next to food. Advised manager and he removed. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. Establishment open to public and serving about 6 guest. As per owner establishment was purchased from previous owner HBK. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in kitchen area. **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed various raw meat thawing at room temperature. All located in kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed and email form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed various raw meat thawing at room temperature. All located in kitchen hand washing sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
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Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid fly spray stored on prep shelf in kitchen area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various sauces in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw prosciutto. Located in reach in cooler under grill.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish crate being stored in hand hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager arrived during time of inspection and provided thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor next to back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 98°F and located on stove.
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located under 3 compartment sink.
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hbk Aventura last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hbk Aventura on file is from May 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hbk Aventura?
Across the inspection record, “establishment operating without a license” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hbk Aventura.
How does Hbk Aventura compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Hbk Aventura most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Hbk Aventura's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hbk Aventura have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hbk Aventura 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 Hbk Aventura inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hbk Aventura is inspected around two times per year on average.
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