- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop salt from bulk container in kitchen.
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the three compartment sink and in between reach I freezers in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** recheck 10-14-14 area under three compartment sink has been cleaned, area in the storage room with reach in freezers has not been cleaned, debris along the walls of the chest freezers.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On reach in cooler near front counter area.
- Basic - Hole in wall. Under hand wash sink and under paper towel holder in kitchen.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line water temped 77°F. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 10 small flies found in room with three compartment Recheck 11-4-14, 2 small flies found in same room, operator states that pest control has been notified to take care of the issue. Operator uses Terminex, who visit the establishment once a month per invoices.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- 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.
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In front kitchen area.
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11/04/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop salt from bulk container in kitchen.
- Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Breach in freezer on drink station in room with three compartment sink has build up of ice on bottom of machine.
- Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the three compartment sink and in between reach I freezers in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Empanadas in reach in cooler on cooks line.
- Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On reach in cooler near front counter area.
- Basic - Hole in wall. Under hand wash sink and under paper towel holder in kitchen.
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line water temped 77°F. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Had operator wash hands and then put on gloves. Discussed proper hand wash procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 10 small flies found in room with three compartment
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked empanadas in reach in cooler on cooks line
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 dry rodent droppings found under three compartment sink.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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.
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. In dry storage room. **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. Empanadas in reach in cooler on cooks line.
- Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In front kitchen area.
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11/03/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Employee plate of food with fork on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In between coolers ,
- Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured 85°,
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing at room temperature. Multiple items; Pork (31°), chorizo
- Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken above uncut lettuce , reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Foil baking pans
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep table
- High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef above cooked empanadas **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Glass door cooler
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2/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/8/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout cooking , prep , dish washing areas
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cook line
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. 'Hot' water measured at 88°
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above retried beans , glass door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Employee filled water into stock pot at handwash sink.
- Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 'Hot' water. Measured at 89°, **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 'Hot' water measured at 88°, pilot light out on gas water heater , repair tech called Callback 08 aug 2013 **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked taco beef
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8/7/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside various bulk ingredient bins, multiple locations
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook line
- Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water turned off at handwash sink, dishwashing area
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. No sanitizing solution set up , . Measured at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on prep table overnight, no date mark , measured at 87?, stop. Sale, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. 'Hot' water measured at 76?, cook line
- Basic - High Priority - One Dead roaches on premises. Dry storeroom, area cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 44?
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice left on prep table overnight, measured at 88?, stop sale, discarded
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Wash hands in 3 compartment sink,
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water measured at 76?, cook line
- 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. Rice on prep table 87?, stop sale **Corrected On-Site**
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1/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. dishwashing area
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dish washing area
- Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. mop sink
- Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. using 3 comp sink due to lack of water at handwash sink
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk bin of dried beans and bulk bin of uncooked rice
- Critical - Observed one dead palmetto bug on premises. under handwash sink; dishwashing area
- Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. fail to ensure handwash sink properly functioning [no water provided] ; dishwashing area
- Plumbing system in disrepair. no water -hot or cold- provided at handwash sinnk; dishwashing area
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked chicken
- Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. no water provided at handwash sink; dishwashing area
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10/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. license states 30 seats; inspector counts 37 seata
- Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area
- Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired 02/01/12
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under dry storage racks
- Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. reach in cooler doors
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk rice bin
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk ingredient bins - sugar; salt
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. glass door cooler
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. single glass door 'coldtech' cooler
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. GE freezer
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanada 60 F - GE cooler Corrected On Site. stop sale
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chiken above vegetables Corrected On Site.
- 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. k class extinguisher For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. K class extinguisher For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. empanadas held overnight; measured at 60 F Corrected On Site. stop sale
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk storage bin containing white powder-like substance [flour]
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2/29/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. mop bucket containing dirty water stored next to bottom shelf containing clean utensils Corrected On Site.
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. license states 30 seats, inspector counts 36
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. beans in stock pot held overnight and covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. stop sale
- Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. filling stock pot in handwash sink
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. inside bulk flour bin
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk sugar bin
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patty Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken above ckd beef patty Corrected On Site.
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10/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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