El Molcajetes, 901 10 St E, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MOLCAJETES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 901 10 St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
License #: 5105455
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken above boxes of peppers in WIC. **Warning** 10/20/14 tub of raw beef above produce WIC. Chef moved produce above raw animal product.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken above boxes of peppers in WIC. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked Chicken hot held on prep table 77°F. Explained must be held 135°F or above. Chef moved tub to cooktop for hot holding. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff books onsite, no completed certificates available for any employees. Explained original certificates must be maintained onsite. **Warning**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Oil at cook line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Observed Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead insects (bee and moth like) in light fixture in dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, tomatoes, peppers.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided atmhand sink used by male food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine and well.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef and cooked chicken in pan on cookline prep table at 74?F. Meats were cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near mixer has bowl of tomatoes in basin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Walk in cooler ambuent air 46degF.]
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. [Cook on duty does not have proof of training.]
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [Ice in wait station handsink. Wiping cloth bucket in cookline hand sink.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Multiple 6 quart containers of cooked rice at 48degF in walk in cooler, date marked 10/7 and 10/9/12. Sauce in walk in cooler at 46degF, dated 10/4/2012.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [Raw beef over uncovered containers of chopped onions, salsa, diced vegetables in walk in cooler.]
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [Wait station]
7/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Make table ambient air 50degF.] Upon callback on 5.30.12, unit is empty with ambient air at 45degF. Refrigerator technician is scheduled to arrive later today.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk in cooler door. Door does not properly or completely seal.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. [Restrooms are in hallway that has door to dining. Door to dining is open and not self closing.]
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [Wait station]
5/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. [Restrooms are in hallway that has door to dining. Door to dining is open and not self closing.]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Make table ambient air 50degF.]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Walk in cooler ambient air 47degF.]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [Wait station]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [wait station]
  • Critical - No three-compartment sink provided. Inspector discussed 2 bay with Plan Review during inspection.
  • Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk in cooler door. Door does not properly or completely seal.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerated foods throughout establishment are 43-46degF in several voolers due to electrical breaker malfunction. Corrected On Site. Breaker was reset prior to inspection. Reach in unit foods all iced until units reach proper cold holding temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Walk in cooler foods at 46degF. Undetermined if this is due to poor door seal and/or electrical breaker incident earlier in day.
  • Observed reach in make table cooler in poor repair with puddled water in bottom of unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [Several around kitchen.] Corrected On Site.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep cooler
12/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-prep cooler
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-restrooms
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-mens room
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • No choking sign posted.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
7/25/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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