Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall

8405 Mills Dr Ste 208, Kendall, FL 33155

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.

Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall's latest score is in line with the Kendall average of 66. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a popcorn machine blocking access to handwashing sink located at kitchen area.

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink located at the bar area with mold like substance. Manager cleaned sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris located at the bar area next to dump sink.

36-27-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun waste lines removed at bar area.

29-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine. Manager cleaned debris at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium and Co2 tanks not secured. Manager secured Co2 tanks with a chain. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer located at kitchen.

14-69-4

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed at cook line. **Warning**

31A-04-4

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machine. **Warning**

14-33-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave. **Warning**

23-24-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. At kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beef stored inside walk in freezer. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**

36-24-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall on file is from Oct 8, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall.

How does Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall compare to other restaurants in Kendall?

Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kendall average of 66.

Has Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tucandela Gastrobar Kendall means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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