El Korita Restaurant, 3107 N Hwy 441, Zellwood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL KORITA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3107 N Hwy 441, Zellwood, FL 32798
License #: 5808480
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under microwave.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Mop sink area, around window in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Maseca.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table 80f less than 2 hours. Corrective action: advised that cut tomatoes need to be held at 41f or below. Operator moved product to cooler for temperature recovery.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 50, tripe 47 less than 3 hours. Corrective action: operator adjusted unit for temperature recovery. Door may have been ajar.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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.
  • 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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water per operator.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Equipment shelves.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. White upright freezer
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottles of beer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Water jug and corn **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Has new device just need to install
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs above raw fish
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed containers of medicine improperly stored near food and glasses.
  • Observed debris/dust accumulated on kitchen floor at edges and along walls.
  • Observed holes in ceiling. kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets with soil/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed screen in back door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by mopsink.
  • Observed wood shelf at cookline needs to be sealed/painted.
  • Critical - Restrooms not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef out of the orginal package above raw seafood in the reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-04-1 Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Tripe, shrimp, fish.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Soup pot. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth covering dough.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Ketchup bottle reused for sauce.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Behind chest freezer, near mopsink.
  • Light in dry storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 2/08/2011.
12/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days. No tags for the oysters
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. caese of vegetable oil
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet in disrepair in ladies restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Rose and flower weed killer present in establishment
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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. K class extinguisher
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of cucumbers.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed operator unable to verify source of shellfish stock. Establishment serving oyster, no invoices or tags available
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to no proof of purchase of oysters.
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken above raw shrimp.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using bowls for Scooping floyr and sugar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. Block by white freezer.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. Operator has a new employee, must be certified by the next routine inspection.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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