El Habanero's, 1265 Sr 436, Casselberry, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL HABANERO'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1265 Sr 436, Casselberry, FL 32707
License #: 6904440
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 9/19/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. Backroom.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. Backroom.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Waitress placing sliced lemons on customer glasses with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Tiles missing, back hallway.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 old droppings on top of hot water heater. This violation must be corrected by : 9/17/2011.
  • Critical - Observed small cutting board stained. Wait station.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment cluttering utility room.
  • Wiping cloth used to hold cutting board steady. Advised to use rubber mats.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Rice cooling in too large quantity 44-45F cooling overnight Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Rice 44-45F cooling overnight per operator
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Makeline cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 46-47F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed right makeline cooler cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Outside of back door in disrepair allowing large gap at bottom of door
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair at warewashing area
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.By icemaker
7/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.By icemaker
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Rice 44-45F cooling overnight per operator
  • Critical - Makeline cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 46-47F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Rice cooling in too large quantity 44-45F cooling overnight Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sour cream, shredded cheese 46F in makeline cooler for less than 1 hour per operator. Chilled and iced to hold temperature This violation must be corrected by : 7 18 11. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed right makeline cooler cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed wall in disrepair at warewashing area
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Outside of back door in disrepair allowing large gap at bottom of door
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
7/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Beans 90F cooling 2.25 hours, shallowed and placed into walk in freezer for cooling to 41F within 3 hours
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 18F in ice point Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Makeline cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 44F, ambient temperature 45-47F. Advised to lower temperature to 41F or colder.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cookline
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Warewashing area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzle at bar
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Beans 90F cooling in amount over 2 inches deep in walk in freeze. Shallowed and placed into walk in freezer for cooling to 41F within 3 hours
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Interior of margarita machine
  • Observed ice scoop bucket with standing water inside.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sour cream 44F in makeline cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chili rellenos 109 F for 2 hours per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for continued hot holding
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Pulled chicken 97F for 4 hours per operator. Advised chicken must either be reheated to 165F after pulling or chilled to 41F within 6 hours
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt container, seasonings shelf.
  • Critical. Observed liquid shortening stored on floor.
  • 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.In seasonings containers
  • Icemaker scoop stored in galvanized bucket
  • Observed icemaker scoop stored in standing water
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food Beef) to ready-to-eat food (tortilla shells )without washing hands.and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee(cook) dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.Cook Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Common plastic shopping bags used.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Cookline handsink hot water Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Black moldlike substance on tile by icemaker
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Warewashing area
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the upper interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws at server's area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Women's restroom
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked plant food 49F,milk 47F,potatoes 49F.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Cheese sauce 120F. Advised. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Found cheese sauce at 120F in warmer. Advised to reheat to 165F for continued hot holding Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Food cooling in pans that are over 2 inches deep. Advised.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Refried beans 45-49F cooling overnight per operator Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Cookline 2 door cooler, foid temperatures 45-49F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.Reads 20F in icepoint Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Damaged light cover over clean dish rack/warewashing area
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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