La Fiesta Mexican Rest, 7038 Nw 10 Pl, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA FIESTA MEXICAN REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7038 Nw 10 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32605-3147
License #: 1101868
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 12/31/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
12/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. all training expired
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on cookline reachin
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. foil pans and lids
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping cloths-over 200ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. cheesee sauce dated 10-12, chile rellenos dated 10-9. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chile rellenos
10/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2012Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reachin at 48. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. none
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. cook
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. grill scraper handle covered with soiled foil
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. mop sink used as prep sink so mop water thrown outside on pavement
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil jug Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin cooler, cheese 48, sour cream 45, enchiladas 82, flautas 48-49, beef 49. chile rellenos 88 on counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over tacos in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. carnitas, tamales
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.celery stored in used cardboard box
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 3 containers of cheese sauce on shelf under stove at 96. rice 113 on stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. prepping food in the mop sink-washing lettuce .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/24/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. beverage glasses
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with customer food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil jugs
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reachin 50 according to ambient air thermometer
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. chicken 27, beef 31.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in cookline reachin, cheese 45-52, sour cream 51, guacamole 51, tamales 98, beef 45-47. in upright reachin, poblanos 44.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in English. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lemons, & limes stored in undrained ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed shortning stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Turning Off Water with Hand.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near steamtable.
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize solution buckets.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. "0" PPM
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener holder
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin Cooler
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Game animal (groundbeef) labeled "NOT FOR SALE" observed in upright freezer. (Manager said this was an employees food that they did not use it in the restaurant.) This food must be removed from the premises.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 degrees off Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef over fish in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken Strips over ice cream in reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salsa in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cooks are wiping gloved hands on cloth towels on apron.
  • Observed salt & garlic scoops with handles in contact with salt & garlic.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw chicken & beef and then peppers, onions & tortilla shells with removing gloves, washing hands and putting on a new pair of gloves between the raw animal food and the ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher went between dirty dishes & clean dishes without washing his hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed galvanized metal wire used to slice cheese.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Chipped plates.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. peppers
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Above flat grill
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet next to steamtable
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Three Repeat Violation.
  • Linens that do not directly contact food not laundered as necessary. Pot holders Repeat Violation.
9/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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