El Jacalito Taqueria Y Tortilleria, 16735 Us Hwy South 331 #4, Freeport, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL JACALITO TAQUERIA Y TORTILLERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16735 Us Hwy South 331 #4, Freeport, FL 32439
License #: 7601985
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 4/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Case of salsa on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date mark from 3/28/13 on salsa **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken and beef in same container in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • 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 over beef in reach in freezer **Warning**
4/17/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Case of salsa on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date mark from 3/28/13 on salsa **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment has approval for the use of single-service items only for customers. Establishment is using multi use utensils. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken and beef in same container in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • 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 over beef in reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Certificate for Maria Cuica expired on 3/16/12. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Baby bottle in handwash sink by front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for Maria Cuica. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/16/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and bags of spices
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer Provided safe storage handout
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken thawing with raw beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Wires next to ladies room **Repeat Violation**
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front cooler ambient temperature at 45F Establishment has other coolers to store time temperature control for safety foods
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 46F, chorizo 45F Cooler ambient at 45F Establishment has other coolers to store time temperature control safety foods
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
  • Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. In back area next or ladies restroom
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Licensed for 8 seats only, establishment has 30 seats Provided seating evaluation form and fax number
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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.
  • Intermediate - Stove top area greasy and/or soil deposits. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Next to restroom
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. chef touching already cooked tortillas Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed build-up on stove top
  • Critical - Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. on wall near back restroom
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled door
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cake in reach in cooler available for consumer self-service not properly labeled. discussed adding sign to cooler to ask for help
  • Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shell eggs over soup in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. corn meal for tortillas Corrected On Site.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. thaw on date not provided
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Broken thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food...raw shell eggs in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...unit found at 59 ; establishment has other coolers to keep /store their potentially hazardous food
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law...cheese removed from original package and pork rinds made in house in self service cooler and counter; discussed with owner options; removed items from self-service; customer will ask for items from counter service
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...see stop sale
  • Observed reach in cooler draining water onto bottom of reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled deflector in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed water from drip in reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...chicken, tongue, steak, pork
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...cooked meats in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...raw beef thawing corrected by started cooking it when questioned Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled ice machine in the inside
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces soiled with dust...under counters and storage shelves
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored upside down for protection
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • 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
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler shef covered in water where coils are leaking
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked...meats in reach in freezer
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...soup in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation...raw beef over chorizo Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface...three compartment sink leaking on left side underneath
  • Observed floor area with standing water...along the side of the wall near the three compartment sink
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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