Bongos Cuban Cafe - First Floor, 1498 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BONGOS CUBAN CAFE - FIRST FLOOR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1498 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
License #: 5808555
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 12/06/2010

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. For foods at the to go window, no timee markiing at these foods.
  • 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. At the the cooks line they are using a bowl to dispense the rice, must use a utencil that has a handle.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At the cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. By the to go window.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. Missing from the to go window .
  • Unapproved flood light used in heating lamp. At the to go window.
12/06/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. For beasprouts and beef at the cook's line, this food was just transfer from the main unit less than 30 min. Ice was apply to all the product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. A watch while preparing.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength O ppm.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the prep tables.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By evidence of dishes, cups,trash in the sink, by the dishwasher area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees,in the mens restroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Being use by employee.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.In the back.
08/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Container of wash , slice onions inside the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-03-1 Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.At sandwich station .
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.Talapia used for cerviche .
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.papas rellenas and ham croquettes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw chicken over mashed potatoes at reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed paper towel used as a food-contact surface at rice in hot box.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.cut onion at sandwich set up area.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.At sandwich station .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Ice buckets . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.single service containers not inverted at pantry and window .
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, tiles missing at wall under dishmachine .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.Josue Quintero.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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