El San Jose Mexican Restaurant, 1691 S 6 St, Macclenny, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL SAN JOSE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1691 S 6 St, Macclenny, FL 32063
License #: 1200147
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave, reachins
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage, 1 large , 3 small
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Scrapers for grill between sink and wall
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Soda machine and ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On to of chest freezer, removed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Chest freezer
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Beef in chest freezer
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. License expired 06/01/2014
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa on prep table, 50°, ice bath almost depleted. Refreshed ice bath, reduced amount in container
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ice machine area
  • 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.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Women''s
  • 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.
3/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Women's
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Glass cooler in back
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Bulk dried beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. In kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 in kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walkin cooler beans 46°, chicken 44°, cheese 45°, salsa 44°,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 113°, beans 111°
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as storage in ice room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
3/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. To the side and back of fryers
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kit hen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 51°, beef 49° moved to freezer from make table
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle of cleaner on top of soda machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Soda nozzle area soiled
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomato in glass cooler not dated
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk container of meal
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bulk container of sugar
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken in box on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cutting boards grooved/pitted, no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Live flies in the kitchen.
  • Critical - No proof of employee training.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Cell phone on prep table.
  • Critical - Employee improperly washed hands. Rinsed in triple sink.
  • Critical - Establishment operating with an expired license.
  • Floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Throughout.
  • Critical - Food not covered. Tes/tortilla shells in kitchen
  • Food residue and buildup on non food contact surfaces. All food container exteriors.
  • Critical - Gap at backdoor.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink not accessible at ice machine. Blocked.
  • Handwash sink in kitchen in bad repair. Pipe broken, water running onto ground at back door.
  • Critical - Interior of ice machine has heavy accumulation of black slime like mold. Repeat violation.
  • Critical - Live flies in the kitchen.
  • Mopsink in bad repair. Side broken.
  • Critical - No proof of employee training.
  • Critical - No soap in ladie's room.
  • Observed carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In prep room. AC request/repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler ambient air temp 50F. Repeat violation/AC request.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Very heavy black mold like build up on cutting bas. All. AC request/repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on the floor. Oil and meat in freezer. AC request/repeat violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. 45F cooked chicken, 45F beef, 44F beans, 46F ground beef, in walk in cooler. Repeat violation/AC request.
  • Old labels stuck to clean food containers.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, ground beef, chicken and beef all cooked, located in walk in cooler. Repeat violation. Mik and empanadas in reach in cooler. AC request.
  • Scoop handle in sugar.
  • Critical - Unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen. Chemical.
  • Critical - Waste water running onto the ground from handwash/mop sink at the back door.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.PLATES
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR 48 F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.ICE MACHINE AREA
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.COMPLETELY BLOCKED IN ICE MACHINE AREA
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.BLACK HEAVY BUILDUP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.OIL AND CHIPS IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair LID BROKEEN ON FREEZER
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.PURSE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.BEEF 48 F IN WALK IN COOLER,CHICKEN 46 F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.WET WIPING CLOTH 400+PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.BEANS,COOKED CHICKEN,RICE IN WALK IN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.CHEESE DIP 109 F ON STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - All PHF potentially hazardous food in walkin cooler 49-70F. 1 full pan of chicken, 4 full pans of beans, 1 pan of beef, 1 pan of chicken.
  • CO2 tanks not secured in storage room.
  • Critical - Container of chips stored on floor.
  • Critical - Cutting board with dark residue buildup in grooves and discoloration.
  • Critical - Improper reheating. Leftover cheese sauce not reheated to 165F before hot holding. 98F on steam table.
  • Critical - No date mark on milk and prepared food in glass reachin cooler. Prepared food in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No labels spray bottles at triple sink.
  • Critical - Raw beef over mushrooms in reach-in cooler.
  • Soiled foil lining steam table.
  • Critical - Stop sale on PHF items in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Walk-in cooler not maintaining food at 41F.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Flat of silverware in sink by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. One filter missing. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Washed hands in a three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions in a crate sitting less than one inch off the floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over brocolli in walk in cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, BILK SUGAR . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor., CONTAINER OF SOUR CREAM./WALKIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands., less than 20 SECONDS .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener, BLADE.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIG 5 EXCLUSION ILLNESS . Repeat Violation.
1/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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