Kolo Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2024
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Kolo Restaurant & Lounge five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Public records show no inspections at Kolo Restaurant & Lounge since Jan 29, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miramar restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in Beverage Air refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over boxes with lime, sweet peppers and cabbages in Beverage Air refrigerator.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical underneath 3 compartment sink
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked turkey stored in refrigerator. Per operator, turkey cooked on 01/27/2024.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several containers with various cooked TCS foods stored in Beverage Air reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed plantains stored on cooked turkey in Beverage Air refrigerator.
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed beverages air shelves rusted.
14-33-4
37
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwashing machine in disrepairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: At the time of callback inspection, chlorine sanitizer found at 00 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 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 dishwashing machine in disrepairs. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over various pastries and soups in Maxx Cold freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked pork in refrigerator. Operator relocate ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
31B-02-4
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. A poster has been given to the operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside handwash sink. Operator removed and stored properly.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on soups stored in refrigerator. Per operator, soup made 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside beverage air refrigerator.
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed pipe at handwash sink in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in dishwashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface at dishwashing area due to pipes in disrepairs. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water and uncovered food stored on in-used prep table. Operator removed and stored properly.
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean pots and food containers stored underneath handwash sink.
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone and purse stored on in-used food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from food served to the public.
08B-49-4
20
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door has a gap right bottom frame from the inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
51-18-6
74
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from outside, into kitchen area , grab a clean knife to cut onions, without washing hands. Instructions on proper hand wash procedures given to manager, since employee left. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employees cracked non-pasteurized raw shell eggs, then grab a loaf of bread to set up a customer's order. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. PVC cement can on prep table in kitchen area, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables (95F - Hot Holding). Per employee food hot holding for an hour, employee reheated to 169F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Swai fish fillets under beef ribs. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Three doors RIF- - Several raw whole chicken above RTE- plantains, hash browns. -Ground beef over container of RTE patties **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Sliding glass door cooler- container of grist, container of Haitian coleslaw , container of plantains, made 28 hours ago. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door has a gap right bottom frame from the inside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on cook line floor, under prep table, Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located on left side of kitchen entrance **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Above grill station, two bottles of cooking oil and water, Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Can of soda on top of chest freezer, Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kolo Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kolo Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jan 29, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kolo Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kolo Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Kolo Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Kolo Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 79.
Has Kolo Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kolo Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kolo Restaurant & Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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