El Potro Mexican Restaurant, 981 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 981 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703
License #: 5810201
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Type	Disposition
Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. End of cook line. Corrected On-Site Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Side of flat grill. Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door broken. Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Vegetables and shrimp shells in walk-in freezer. Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Drill next to watermelons Corrected On-Site High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 49f less than 1 hour in cook line reach in. Corrective action: keep lid closed, keep product level low in pan. High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp above cooked pork, ice cream Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Wait station Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In mop sink. Corrective action: advised operator. Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Near beer taps. Corrected On-Site 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 - Slight accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Corrected On-Site	08/20/2014	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Basic - Case/containers of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Small prep cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue. Basic - Water buildup in reach-in cooler. Small prep cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food mixed with/added to other ready-to-eat and food did not reach 145 degrees F when heated. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee assembled enchiladas and topped with cheese with barehands prior to heating. Temperature of finished product was 133 F; Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin at wait station. Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Prep table cutting board stained with old soil.	2/3/2014	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of lid on ice machine is cracked. Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood shelves in wait station. High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. spray bottle sanitizer stored over food prep table . Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin a wait staion. Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine. Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer in spray bottles. Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Corrected On-Site	8/28/2013	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Grease accumulated on floor under cooking equipment. Warning Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Warning Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris/rust/mold like substance. Warning High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot in outside area. Warning Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Jose S. Warning	3/4/2013	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied
Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser. Warning Basic - Build-up of dust on walk in cooler fan unit. Warning Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves above cookline, at wait station. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Warning Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Beer cooler. Warning Basic - Grease accumulated on floor under cooking equipment. Warning Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Tamales, taquitos. Warning Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris/rust/mold like substance. Warning Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Near steam table and handsink in corner. Warning Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site Warning Basic - Wooden Shelving in dry storage area not maintained easily cleanable. Warning High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Oil stored in spray bottle intended for storing chemicals. Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shrimp stored over cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot in outside area. Warning Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Jose S. Warning Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Warning	1/2/2013	Routine - Food	Warning Issued
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler foods temping 45F; corrective action taken: manager states problem was discovered less than 1 hour before inspection began, and repairs are in progress. Ambient air temping 40F. Manager will continue to monitor unit. Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Brocolli, 119F, buffet line. Corrective action taken: manager discarded product. Critical - No proof of current required employee training provided for all employees- 2 expired. If operator wishes To order FRA's approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator also may continue to use current program, NRFSP. Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. C.G. Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons, milk, sour cream, chicken, tamales, 45F; corrective action taken: repairs to unit already in progress after operator discovered temperature problems less than 1 hour before inspection began. Critical - Observed small cutting board stained/grooved- beverage station. Corrected On Site- manager discarded board. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.	7/3/2012	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in prep cooler at cookline. Critical - Observed buildup of light soil in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mr. Garcia Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in reach-in cooler. Raw beef stored over shrimp. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk-in cooler. Raw eggs stored below raw chicken. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station. Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Wooden shelving over steam table needs to be repainted or sealed.	2/13/2012	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in reach-in cooler reading 60F. Corrected On Site. Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dish draining rack. Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Observed food debris accumulated on storage room floor. Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Beer cooler and walk in cooler. Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Shelving at wait station under handsink and by ice bin. Observed wall in disrepair. Back hallway. Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Small Salad bar/buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.	9/27/2011	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical - Observed dented can. Jalapeno slices. Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk and cheeese, walk-in cooler. Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Spray cleanser. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site. Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles. Window cleaner. Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.	4/13/2011	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical. Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site. Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melons, 54F; less than 2 hours. Advised to chill before cutting. Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce held at steam table temping 129F. Product was double panned; operator removed lower pan. 10 minutes later, product temping 140F. Corrected On Site. Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Sauces cooling in deep containers. Advised, provided form 5030-064 for proper cooling procedures. Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice. Fish, shrimp. Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet. Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation area. Corrected On Site. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on vegetable slicer. Corrected On Site. Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Beer cooler. Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can rack. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Salad bar plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.	11/12/2010	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream and cheese in prep unit temping 47-48F. Less than 2 hours. Advised. Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings at buffet temping 128F. Advised. Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Critical. Observed soil residue on plastic food storage containers. Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station. Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handsink. Observed unnecessary items, old equipment, on the premise- outdoor area at side of building.	7/14/2010	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical. Wholesome, sound condition Critical. Wholesome, sound condition Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage Critical. Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact In use food dispensing utensils properly stored In use food dispensing utensils properly stored Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence) Clean clothes, hair restraints Clean clothes, hair restraints Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked Original container: properly labeled, date marking Original container: properly labeled, date marking Original container: properly labeled, date marking Critical. Sanitizing concentration Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Non-food contact surfaces clean Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly constructed Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded Foods properly cooked/reheated Employee lockers provided and used, clean Critical. Toxic items properly stored Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel Clean and soiled linen segregated and properly stored Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed Other conditions sanitary and safe operation Critical. Employee training validation	1/26/2010	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Peeled tomato Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All ready to eat foods inside walk in coolef Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at wait service area Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Too many chickens in one container to be cooled at the same time, need to divide the chickens into more containers Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. Small reach in cooler at cookline Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chickens over beef & shrimp inside reach in cooler at cookline Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tacos shells at cookline Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. At cookline cloth used to cover tortilla In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop for ice machine Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands before putting gloves on Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Sugar container at wait service arer Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small reach in cooler at cookline Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Vegetable upright reach in cooler v Repeat Violation. Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep area Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Gallon of bleach on prep table shelf	8/24/2009	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available.	5/7/2009	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available.	10/7/2008	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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