El Pirata Restaurant, 1999 Hwy 70 Se, Arcadia, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PIRATA RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1999 Hwy 70 Se, Arcadia, FL 34266
License #: 2400277
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Several soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
10/01/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Several soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Kitchen and backroom. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over cooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom. **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. **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. **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. ( 2 tanks not secure by bag in box rack)
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.( ice bin on drink machine) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( reach in cooler by steam able)
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.( cook washed gloves and proceeded to work without washing hands then changing gloves) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.( chemicals stored on rack above food in dry storage area)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( bottom of 4 door reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.( Refried beans in plastic container with sealed lid temping at 200°F in reach in cooler in dry storage room, corrective action taken)
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. In dirty bin. On dish shelf.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Ice tea next to waitstaff hand sink. Under paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Just sitting on floor.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On each with SS items
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Also lid not shutting so gap of about 2 inches. On side and ice machine is outside.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both kitchen and wait station.
  • 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 - 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. All cards expired in 2009.
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( bag of onions in dry storage )
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.( raw shell eggs over cilantro in reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( waitress area)
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.observed wait area
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.observed eating bowl of food on kitchen line
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.obseeved shelf with bagged onions unclean
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.observed tea containers with caffiene stain
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.observed drain slow draining 3 comp sink kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed chip container unclean
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.observed missing rear employees bathroom
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.observed cardboard in use rear freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.observed discolored and groved, heavily cutting boards in use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.observed bag of onions on floor
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.2 dr unit rear area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken over parsley
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on top of dish machine
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. observed leaking at 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.observed fish and pork defrosting on rack in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.silver king unit not in use
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed @0ppm Corrected On Site.dw now @100ppm
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw egg next cilantro Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. souffle cup in salsa
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over producw 3dr true unit
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2dr silver king in storage rm not in use
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. kenmore wait area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. 0-220f required upon callback 0-220f not available
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. primary sand box gaskets broken and torn upon callback owner work in pogress required by nextbroutine inspection
7/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed bulk fd container with white powder unidentified
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shrimp 47f and quacomole47f primary sand box Corrected On Site.all food moved to 4 dr box
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.primary sand boc not holding shrimp 47f and guacomole 47f at or below 41f lo;erator is not to use this box until it hold phf at or below 41f
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. 0-220f required
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. primary sand box gaskets broken and torn
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen location Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. meats in reachin freezers
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. bulk sauces in storage area cooler
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. need 0-220 F.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. on top of reachin freezer and cooler
1/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken cooling at room temperature on cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef and seafood. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. men's room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. waitstation. Corrected On Site.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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