Chico's Mexican Restaurant, 731 Hwy 17 S, San Mateo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 731 Hwy 17 S, San Mateo, FL 32187
License #: 6400687
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa. On prep table. 4 oz cup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In wait station on Hand washing sink and drink dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups rinsed in Hand washing sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in Walk-in cooler. Salsa in Walk-in cooler.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Between grill and stove.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable/ easily cleanable. Floors in Walk-in Freezer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken above raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.peppers **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Toilet seat with exposed wood in ladies restroom.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cheese in container labeled sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salsa in walk in cooler.
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal bins under prep table and plates on buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Mixer bit rusty.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink near wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink near dish machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Dough cutters in gap above socket near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salsa in reach in cooler and spices in prep area.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. KNIFE UNDER EQUIPMENT Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. SOILED PANS IN MOPSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 OLD DRY BY DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Eggs on shelf above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in. COS.
  • Critical - Lotion on shelf with food. COS.
  • Critical - No date marking on prepared cheese/dairy products. Queso, cheese sauces in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwash sign at wait area. Handsink. COS.
  • Critical - Queso cheese hot holding at 122 degrees F - 125degrees F on steam table. COS.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top shelf abiove cookline. Shelf/rack st end of cookline.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Medicine in freezer [should be kept separate]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER TO ICEMACHINE
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELFS IN NUMEROUS COOLERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS CHIP CONTAINERS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. NUMEROUS HANDSINKS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. ABOVE ICEBIN :WAITSTATION
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
12/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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