El Tamaulipeco, 40 Pavilion Drive, Quincy, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TAMAULIPECO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 40 Pavilion Drive, Quincy, FL 32351
License #: 3000354
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching rice in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Beside fryer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Kitchen hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid in chemical storage area. **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. This violation must be corrected by 12/11/2014. **Warning**
10/02/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Jug of fryer oil beside fryer.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter missing leaving a gap.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Hood above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Wall beside fryer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employees certificate expired less than 30 days ago.
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Large silver two door reach in cooler
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large white with black trim in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear food storage tubs on drying rack over three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over cook line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind fryer in corner on cook line as well as behind tea maker next to three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Steak pieces over cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. I rice bin
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cooking oil
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of flat top and two eye burner. And fryer
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Multiple improper separation of raw meats and RTE foods.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food RICE and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food BEEF and MILK prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHICKEN AND DICED TOMATOES UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED DIRT/DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FAN
  • Critical - OBSERVED KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK USED TO STORE TOWELS
  • Critical - OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER OF OIL ON KITCHEN FLOOR
  • OBSERVED TORN REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - observed fire extinguisher stored on floor of kitchen - COS
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed chicken at 125 F at hot holding. Not held longer than four hours.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed fan at kitchen with accumulation of dirt/dust.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bottled waters stored on floor at bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed "thank you" bags utilized to store meats at reach in freezer.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. This must be corrected by next unannounced inspection.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, easily cleanable in preparation room.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented so that only the handles ate touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving for spices observed plywood.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth being used to dry hands at waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Observed wash set up in middle sink. No sanitizer set up.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Rice observed covered. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice behind bar.
  • 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.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Beef filling observed in pull drawer cooler at 28 degrees fahrenhiet not date marked.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside lid of ice bin at soda machine.
  • Observed styrofoam cup with no handle in bulk salt and measure cup with no handle in chicken boullion. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chili Rellanos in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beef filling in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked Pork in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed on shelving with foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; raw pork over cooked chicken.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken, beef and rice in reach in cooler at 47F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; shell eggs next to mayo.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; rice and chicken in reach in cooler.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container; rice in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits; flat top grill.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; jacket with produce.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; medicine and rustoleum.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; empanadas in chest freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk containers of sugar and flour.
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; beans, taco meat, etc. in walk-in cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; flour.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. REMOVED TO PAINT.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. CALLED CITY.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. RESTROOM
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. MOP SINK.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Violation: 34-02-1 Dumpster not on proper pad. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. RESTROOM
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. DINING ROOM DOOR.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. IN DINING ROOM.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SOUR CREAM & CHEESE.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 10/28/09.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. RESTROOM
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. MOP SINK.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. DINING ROOM DOOR.
  • Critical. Outer openings cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. RESTROOM
  • Observed wall in disrepair. IN DINING ROOM.
  • Light not functioning. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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