Gorditas Don Huicho, 2071 Drew St, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GORDITAS DON HUICHO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2071 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765
License #: 6214625
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean utensil shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler handle. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall constructed of plywood. Tiles missing behind 3 compartment sink exposing concrete. Priority: Basic
08/01/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Excess oil/grease on fryers. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean utensil shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 by three compartment sink and just off cook line. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler handle. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table. No lid or straw. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on shelf over prep table. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on shelf over prep table. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook line equipment. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored in holding unit not covered. Milk in large glass door cooler does not have a cap. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sani bucket. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink and bar. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left ajar. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 54°, cheese 52°, beans 46°. Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 12 live. Two on cook line, 8 on 3 compartment sink, two under prep table just off cook line. Priority: High Priority Upon reinspection 8/1/14, observed 12 live in reach-in cooler gaskets and on front dry storage shelf.
  • High Priority - Observed: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall constructed of plywood. Tiles missing behind 3 compartment sink exposing concrete. Priority: Basic
08/01/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Excess oil/grease on fryers. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean utensil shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 by three compartment sink and just off cook line. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler handle. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table. No lid or straw. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on shelf over prep table. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on shelf over prep table. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook line equipment. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored in holding unit not covered. Milk in large glass door cooler does not have a cap. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sani bucket. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink and bar. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left ajar. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 54°, cheese 52°, beans 46°. Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 12 live. Two on cook line, 8 on 3 compartment sink, two under prep table just off cook line. Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Back wall constructed of plywood. Tiles missing behind 3 compartment sink exposing concrete. Priority: Basic
07/31/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut lettuce and onions in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin under back prep table
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut lettuce and onions in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket, AC room
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin under back prep table
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 dry in bar storage room
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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.
4/1/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Curtain between bar and kitchen
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Operator to repair this week ; bottom area replaced this week
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Back prep table
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • 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.
2/19/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Table top fryer
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Center kitchen in front of glass door reach in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of tortillas , dining area
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Near kitchen hand sink at bar entry from kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on bottom area of slicer and 1 live roach on its back on top of hotwater heater
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.approximately 30 dry rodent droppings at bar , 3 semi soft rodent droppings at counter by kitchen hand sink/ behind reach in cooler, 10 semi soft rodent droppings on shelf in back prep/ dishwashing areas, approximately 40 semi soft rodent droppings under 3 compartment, 1 semi soft dropping next to slicer, back kitchen, 12 semi soft rodent droppings on shelf near stove, approximately 20 rodent droppings on floor at corner of cookline/ counter area, 9 rodent droppings on top of tall reach in cooler- unable to determine semi-soft or dry in location near cookline floor or top of tall reach in cooler
  • 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 , reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher inside kitchen handsink **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.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 57 seats total with 32 of these seats in bar area
9/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. restrooms
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 57 seats total with 32 of these seats in bar area
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. bar installed in dining area
7/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. restrooms
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 57 seats total with 32 of these seats in bar area
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. bar installed in dining area
6/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. moved to working reach in cooler ham, beef at 57 degrees F- moved to working reach in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. delistyle reach in cooler, kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. restrooms
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 57 seats total with 32 of these seats in bar area
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. bar installed in dining area
5/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. moved to working reach in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. delistyle reach in cooler, kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. restrooms
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler used for dry storage
  • Critical - Violation: 50-05-1 License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 57 seats total with 32 of these seats in bar area
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. bar installed in dining area
3/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. restrooms
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. delistyle reach in cooler, kitchen
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 57 seats total with 32 of these seats in bar area
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. delistyle reach in coolerCorrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. bar installed in dining area
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. tortillas covered with cloth in container near grill, kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler used for dry storage
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. moved to working reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over cut vegetables , reach in cooler, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs stored over vegetables, reach in cooler behind kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above reach in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 31-07-1 Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; 2 live roaches at reach in cooler, kitchen / near pegboard area - at callback 2 moving roaches on wall near back prep table- followup service scheduled
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
9/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • 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
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above reach in cooler
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches opposite front counter near pegboard
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 6 dead at front counter
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container of tomatoes, walk in cooler/storage room
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. front counter/ cookline area
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sour cream
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach on wall cookline/front counter
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 live roaches front counter
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 4 live roaches - 1 in file cabinet opposite front counter near pegboard
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found ; 1 live roach on prep table near walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found; 2 live roaches at reach in cooler, kitchen / near pegboard area
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of flour, walk in cooler/storage
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken , hardboiled eggs
9/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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