El Norteno Mexican Restaurant, 2445 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL NORTENO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2445 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1103281
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. (Ceiling above steam table in kitchen) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. (Ice scoop cracked)
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. (2 bottles of water stored in ice bin in bar area. Manager removed and discarded ice) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 raw beef in reach-in freezer on front line) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. (Ceiling area above steam table in kitchen)
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Rinse solution not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. (Unpackaged Raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in reach-in freezer) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. (Jug of milk not dated marked when opened - opened 4/10/14) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (Plastic pan in sink) **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers in clean dish area.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. In kitchen . Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Bottle of glue over prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. Placed by manager. **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. Beef and milk in walk in cooler. Labeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Front hand wash sink knobs and paper towel dispenser. Cooler door handle.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pitchers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Upstairs women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Queso **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Expired 6/1/13.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 125°. Beans 125°. Beef 125°. All reheated in oven.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over shrimp in reach in freezer not all original package.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife, make table.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cook line.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On back shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese dip 125?, ground beef in sauce 127-134?, rice 110-117?. On steam table, was turned off after lunch rush, about 2:30 pm. Reheated to 182-210?. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Chile poblano. 6 chiles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black build up substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 opened Sunday.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef and refried beans made on Monday. **Repeat Violation**
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Comminuted meat/poultry in walk in cooler at 43?F.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal bins in storage area wet nesting.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Soda dispenser behind bar with buildup around nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shell eggs over lard in walk 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. Milk in walk in cooler, opened 48 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site**
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. black substance
3/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar Area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hand wash sink
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Black-Substance Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Beans-Dry Storage
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall between reachin cooler and hand wash sink on the cookline.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beef and Chicken
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar Area
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. black substance
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Beer cooler door
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of rice.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Red plastic bucket used to store sliced onions and peppers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. rice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. Original certificates required.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet beside handwash sink in the cook area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installation date not provided on water filter to the ice machine.
6/3/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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