El Molino, 14985 Ne Us Hwy 301, Waldo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MOLINO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14985 Ne Us Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694
License #: 1102730
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler next to steam table. Stand up Reach in cooler in kitchen.
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Corn flakes with spices on shelf above chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Dessert in Reach in cooler next to front counter.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Inside of bowls used for salsa. Scratched/chipped.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. Door closer not powerful enough to pull door shut.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On Reach in cooler next to steam table.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In bathroom around baseboards.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler next to steam table. Stand up Reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Hat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46°, chicken 47°, moved to freezer
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**
11/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm in food prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of salt not labeled in food prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 30 dead roaches in dry storage area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell Eggs stored over Ready to eat in reach-in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter area, food debris and silverware in sink **Warning**
  • 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 chicken in reach-in cooler **Warning**
7/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. 2 door reach in storage cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beans 130-132?F, ground beef 128-135?F, corrective action rapidly reheated to 165?F just hit the 2 hour mark at 11:00am.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates below microwave.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom.
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. Tomatoes in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf in reach in cooler rusted.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Dish racks with black buildup.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of pink slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Hand can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions in bag, cooking oil in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave above reach in freezers soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Comminuted meat and poultry in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chips in bin and flakes above reach in freezers.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage stored above food for sale in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. Men's exterior restroom.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Scooping ice for drink after exiting building. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal items stored with food/single service at front counter shelves.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Expedite window counter and shelf.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth above 200ppm. [bleached test strip of color]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go boxes on various papers/paperwork. Various single service and unrelated/unneccesary items sharing shelf space behind front counter.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Spinach, hot sauce in reach-in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By cookline steamtable.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked peppers in reach-in cooler.
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee [unisex] bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Employee bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. By steamtable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Chicken.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaners above plastic food bowls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in 2 door reach-in.
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, shredded cheese.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Prepared rice and chicken.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Shredded cheese container.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Slicing peeled onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. Employee and public restrooms.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of reach in coolers, including doors and door handles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottles of beer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, shredded cheese.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over prepared rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Tamales.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handsoap dispensers, handwash sink faucets.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Prepared rice and chicken.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, rice
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. No splash guard between handwash sink and steam table.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location hanging on stove handle.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit chest unit in kItchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface under lid on make table.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor container of chips.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked flan. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/26/2011Routine - 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. CHICKEN AND BEANS IN REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. GROUND BEEF 127 F IN STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site. STIRRED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/debris. SMALL MAKETABLE UNIT
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF ABOVE PREP SINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. NEAR TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, 2 ON FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site. SWEPT UP
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE 115'F STACKED ABOVE STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site. PUT BACK IN STEAMTABLE
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER NEAR BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES OF TRIPLE SINK
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. IN PREP AREA
  • Observed no child labor law poster. Repeat Violation.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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