Gordo's Cuban Cuisine, 1907 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GORDO'S CUBAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1907 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-3224
License #: 4702500
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/20/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BEEF IN WALKIN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SPICY CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of cup to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE.
  • Critical. Observed ice buckets not stored properly.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS & KNIVES.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use in the office for the ice machine. IT HAS NOT BEEN PLUMBED WITH A DRAIN & WATER. This violation must be corrected by : 08/20/10.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS' RESTROOM. BROKEN SPRING.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR SINK, SERVER AREA & ICE MACHINE AREA IN OFFICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. NEW SINK IN ICE MACHINE AREA (OFFICE).
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. NEW SINK IN ICE MACHINE AREA (OFFICE);
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in area between walkin cooler & walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated & grease buildup on area outside back backdoor and both walkin freezer & cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDERNEATH COOLING & FRONTLINE IN KITCHEN.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. BEING ADDRESSED ON A ADMINSTRATIVE COMPLAINT - FROM A CALLBACK ON 08/06/10.
08/06/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
08/06/2010Routine - 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. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
07/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
07/07/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CUBANS MEAT IN WALKIN.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cooling holding units. SALAD OR SANDWICH AREAS.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. NO LID OR DOOR ON ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE IN BAR AREA. 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. SUGAR.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. IN KITCHEN.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
  • Lights missing the proper shields, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN AREA.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. IN BAR AREA.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. OOUTSIDE NEAR WALKIN COOLER.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice and beans in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, rice in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs sitting on top of lettuce and carrorts in walkin cooler. l Corrected On Site. 2-4-09 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of rice by stove. Repeat Violation.2-4-09
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Case of plantain in kItchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cases of potato sticks in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Open bag sugar in room by waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Box of rice by stove.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar in room by waitress station. Repeat Violation. 2-4-09
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Door is offf ice machine in room by waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar in room by waitress station.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop. Repeat Violation. 2-4-09
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Sleeve of lids in sink at waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On counter by ice bin and hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.4-2-09
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.2-4-09
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Waitress station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies restroom. Repeat Violation.2-4-09.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
10/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/4/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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