Boca Fiesta, 232 Se 1 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BOCA FIESTA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 232 Se 1 St, Gainesville, FL 32601
License #: 1102829
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 48°, 46°. Tempeh 48°.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Center make table 45° or above. **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On sugar. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 45°, 45°. Chicken 51°. In center make table. Shredded mozzarella 46°. Shredded cheddar 46°. Cut lettuce 45° in right grill table near grill. Iced items by grill. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. On chute. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Washed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Center make table 45° or above. **Warning**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rechained. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room. Replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw ground beef over raw fish. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice and cilantro observed.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and added. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ice cream. Ice cream opened. Moved ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
12/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At outside bar. Chained. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple. Moved to areas away from clean dishes or food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Made sign. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink by kitchen entrance broken.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage 51°. Fresh salsa 50°. Sour cream 50°, 58°. Cheese 48°. In make table. Corrective action. Underneath moved to walk-in cooler. Iced on top.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table _ no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw fish and alligator in upper compartment of make table over corn and potatoes. Removed items from underneath. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ice cream. Ice cream opened. Moved ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roach found. 1 large live roach on floor under prep sink. Killed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Two in outside storage rooms. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Owner cutting lemons. Cook touched lettuce, tomatoes, muffin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Warren
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Empanadas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/8/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash.water dripping in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in ladies restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up makeline.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle window cleaner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name powdered sugar. Corrected On Site.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in mens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in main kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees ladies restroom.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable raw wood shelves.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor chip can.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at makeline table.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored to go plstes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed for table top fryer. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle clear sanitizer bottles.
  • Observed wall in disrepair at cove base in main kitchen.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in back outside room.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures small refrigerator out front.Do not use till able to maintain 41 or below.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit small unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head at bar.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food purses by sodas. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit silk 52 in small refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface pan under shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle pink stuff by front registar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors backdoor.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in back room.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit broken.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures chest freezer.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit reachin coolers main kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing holding things. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust by ice machine.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked melon.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method steak covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit small refrigerator in server area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor containers of chips.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location hanging on stove.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor napkins.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing used as dump sink had ice in it.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed put table top fryers on prep table not under hood.. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged outside bar sitting on floor in red. For reporting purposes only.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK, CHEESE
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK FLOUR
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUG OF FRY OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. BLADE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue/debris. STAINLESS UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. RACK HANGING ABOVE MAKETABLE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTE IOR OF BULK FLOUR CONTAINER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVERS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. EMPLOYEE DRYING DISHES WITH TOWEL Corrected On Site.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. PREP COOLER
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. ICE CREAM COOLER ADDED IN DINING ROOM. NO TRIPLE SINK OTHER THAN BAR.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN 44 , BLACK BEANS 44'F IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. PREP COOLER
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS HANGING ON OVEN HANDLE
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF CUPS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. SPLITTER ON MOP SINK
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. ICE CREAM COOLER ADDED IN DINING ROOM. NO TRIPLE SINK OTHER THAN BAR.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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