La Rumba, 36112 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA RUMBA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 36112 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603400
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in chip storage room, 1 dead roach in plastic container, 1 dead roach on food strainer, 2 dead roaches on chimmy cheesecakes in reach-in freezer, and 1 dead roach on wire rack. Also observed one roach casing on lid in storage container and one casing in lid storage container. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 1 dead roach on wall in chip storage room. Upon second callback on 11/5/14 observed 1 dead roach on floor near onion storage. Upon callback on 11/6/14 observed 1 dead roach on storage rack below tomatoes and 1 dead roach under pan storage rack. Operator cleaned up immediately.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 125 seats, at time of inspection observed 182 seats. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in chip storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed, wood under Three Compartment Sink and wood by handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall in chip storage room off kitchen, approximately 7 live roaches in container where clean lids are stored, 1 live roach on wall by rice storage containers, 1 live roach on prep table with freezer, 1 live roach by microwave, and approximately 14 live roaches on gaskets and in reach-in cooler across from cookline. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 4 live roaches in rice container, 1 live roach in sugar container, and 1 live roach on door of reach-in cooler across from cookline. Upon second callback on 11/5/14 observed 2 live roaches on wall in dishpit area, 7 live roaches in salsa cup storage container, 1 live roach in container of onions (not cut or washed), and 1 live roach on prep table with reach-in freezer. Upon callback on 11/6/14 observed 1 live roach in chip storage room, 1 live roach on wall across from walk-in cooler, and 1 live roach in container of chips (Operator discarded).
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, in bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sinks removed next to walk-in cooler, next to tall 2 door reach-in cooler, and in coffee/tea station area. Operator stated they were recently removed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, handwash sink near walk-in cooler. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 125 seats, at time of inspection observed 182 seats. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in chip storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed, wood under Three Compartment Sink and wood by handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, in bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sinks removed next to walk-in cooler, next to tall 2 door reach-in cooler, and in coffee/tea station area. Operator stated they were recently removed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, handwash sink near walk-in cooler. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in chip storage room, 1 dead roach in plastic container, 1 dead roach on food strainer, 2 dead roaches on chimmy cheesecakes in reach-in freezer, and 1 dead roach on wire rack. Also observed one roach casing on lid in storage container and one casing in lid storage container. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 1 dead roach on wall in chip storage room.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 125 seats, at time of inspection observed 182 seats. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior of containers of chips, flour, rice, and sugar soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in chip storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed, wood under Three Compartment Sink and wood by handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall in chip storage room off kitchen, approximately 7 live roaches in container where clean lids are stored, 1 live roach on wall by rice storage containers, 1 live roach on prep table with freezer, 1 live roach by microwave, and approximately 14 live roaches on gaskets and in reach-in cooler across from cookline. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 4 live roaches in rice container, 1 live roach in sugar container, and 1 live roach on door of reach-in cooler across from cookline.
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present, inside of reach-in cooler on cookline and in corners of walls/ceiling in chip storage room. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 12 old/hard/dry droppings and approximately 8 soft droppings in chip storage room, approximately 10 old/hard/dry droppings and 1 soft dropping on storage cart, 2 soft droppings and 3 old/hard/dry droppings on dishwashing machine chemicals, greater than 15 droppings in water under dishwashing machine, 4 soft droppings and 4 old/hard/dry droppings on cans of tomatoes, 9 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of flour container, 3 soft droppings and 6 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of rice container, approximately 12 old/hard/dry droppings by door near coffee/tea station, 1 old/hard/dry droppings on coffee/tea station table, greater than 25 old/hard/dry droppings on containers of vegetable oil, 3 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of fried dough for fried ice cream, approximately 7 droppings in container of fried dough for ice cream, 1 soft dropping in kids to go cup, and 1 old/hard/dry dropping on packets of lime drink mix. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 3 soft droppings and approximately 6 old/hard/dry droppings on top of dishwashing machine chemicals, approximately 6 droppings in water on floor in kitchen, 2 soft droppings and 2 old/hard/dry droppings on cans on can rack, 1 soft dropping on lid of flour container, 4 soft droppings and approximately 7 old/hard/dry droppings on floor under prep table, 1 soft dropping on pan lid, 1 soft dropping on metal pan, approximately 15 old/hard/dry droppings on floor under pan storage rack, 5 old/hard/dry droppings by dry storage bins of rice/beans/sugar, and 3 droppings water in tea/coffee prep area.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fried dough used for fried ice cream, rodent droppings observed in same container. Dead roaches on chimmy cheesecakes.**Warning** **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 4 live roaches in container of rice and 1 live roach in container of sugar.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, in bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon in wait area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sinks removed next to walk-in cooler, next to tall 2 door reach-in cooler, and in coffee/tea station area. Operator stated they were recently removed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, handwash sink near walk-in cooler. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/05/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in chip storage room, 1 dead roach in plastic container, 1 dead roach on food strainer, 2 dead roaches on chimmy cheesecakes in reach-in freezer, and 1 dead roach on wire rack. Also observed one roach casing on lid in storage container and one casing in lid storage container. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 1 dead roach on wall in chip storage room. Upon second callback on 11/5/14 observed 1 dead roach on floor near onion storage.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 125 seats, at time of inspection observed 182 seats. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in chip storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed, wood under Three Compartment Sink and wood by handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall in chip storage room off kitchen, approximately 7 live roaches in container where clean lids are stored, 1 live roach on wall by rice storage containers, 1 live roach on prep table with freezer, 1 live roach by microwave, and approximately 14 live roaches on gaskets and in reach-in cooler across from cookline. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 4 live roaches in rice container, 1 live roach in sugar container, and 1 live roach on door of reach-in cooler across from cookline. Upon second callback on 11/5/14 observed 2 live roaches on wall in dishpit area, 7 live roaches in salsa cup storage container, 1 live roach in container of onions (not cut or washed), and 1 live roach on prep table with reach-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 12 old/hard/dry droppings and approximately 8 soft droppings in chip storage room, approximately 10 old/hard/dry droppings and 1 soft dropping on storage cart, 2 soft droppings and 3 old/hard/dry droppings on dishwashing machine chemicals, greater than 15 droppings in water under dishwashing machine, 4 soft droppings and 4 old/hard/dry droppings on cans of tomatoes, 9 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of flour container, 3 soft droppings and 6 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of rice container, approximately 12 old/hard/dry droppings by door near coffee/tea station, 1 old/hard/dry droppings on coffee/tea station table, greater than 25 old/hard/dry droppings on containers of vegetable oil, 3 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of fried dough for fried ice cream, approximately 7 droppings in container of fried dough for ice cream, 1 soft dropping in kids to go cup, and 1 old/hard/dry dropping on packets of lime drink mix. **Warning** upon callback on 11/5/14 observed 3 soft droppings and approximately 6 old/hard/dry droppings on top of dishwashing machine chemicals, approximately 6 droppings in water on floor in kitchen, 2 soft droppings and 2 old/hard/dry droppings on cans on can rack, 1 soft dropping on lid of flour container, 4 soft droppings and approximately 7 old/hard/dry droppings on floor under prep table, 1 soft dropping on pan lid, 1 soft dropping on metal pan, approximately 15 old/hard/dry droppings on floor under pan storage rack, 5 old/hard/dry droppings by dry storage bins of rice/beans/sugar, and 3 droppings water in tea/coffee prep area. Upon second callback on 11/5/14 observed 3 droppings in tool chest.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, in bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon in wait area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** upon callback observed lids in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sinks removed next to walk-in cooler, next to tall 2 door reach-in cooler, and in coffee/tea station area. Operator stated they were recently removed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, handwash sink near walk-in cooler. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/05/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in chip storage room, 1 dead roach in plastic container, 1 dead roach on food strainer, 2 dead roaches on chimmy cheesecakes in reach-in freezer, and 1 dead roach on wire rack. Also observed one roach casing on lid in storage container and one casing in lid storage container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 125 seats, at time of inspection observed 182 seats. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior of containers of chips, flour, rice, and sugar soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled single service items (kids cups). Operator discarded all cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in chip storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed, wood under Three Compartment Sink and wood by handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food (rice, flour, and sugar) removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (chicken/beef)stored over ready-to-eat food(dressings). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (shell eggs) stored over cooked food (tamales). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta dated 10/21, salsa pico dated 10/14, and salsa diablo dated10/13. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta dated 10/21, salsa pico dated 10/14, and salsa diablo dated10/13. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall in chip storage room off kitchen, approximately 7 live roaches in container where clean lids are stored, 1 live roach on wall by rice storage containers, 1 live roach on prep table with freezer, 1 live roach by microwave, and approximately 14 live roaches on gaskets and in reach-in cooler across from cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present, inside of reach-in cooler on cookline and in corners of walls/ceiling in chip storage room. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 12 old/hard/dry droppings and approximately 8 soft droppings in chip storage room, approximately 10 old/hard/dry droppings and 1 soft dropping on storage cart, 2 soft droppings and 3 old/hard/dry droppings on dishwashing machine chemicals, greater than 15 droppings in water under dishwashing machine, 4 soft droppings and 4 old/hard/dry droppings on cans of tomatoes, 9 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of flour container, 3 soft droppings and 6 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of rice container, approximately 12 old/hard/dry droppings by door near coffee/tea station, 1 old/hard/dry droppings on coffee/tea station table, greater than 25 old/hard/dry droppings on containers of vegetable oil, 3 old/hard/dry droppings on lid of fried dough for fried ice cream, approximately 7 droppings in container of fried dough for ice cream, 1 soft dropping in kids to go cup, and 1 old/hard/dry dropping on packets of lime drink mix. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present, shredded paper behind door leading into chip storage room. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fried dough used for fried ice cream, rodent droppings observed in same container. Dead roaches on chimmy cheesecakes.**Warning** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in Three Compartment Sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, in bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon in wait area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sinks removed next to walk-in cooler, next to tall 2 door reach-in cooler, and in coffee/tea station area. Operator stated they were recently removed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, handwash sink near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near Three Compartment Sink. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chicken) left at room temperature to cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Case of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Identified reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... exposed take out container interiors.
  • Basic - Stuffed peppers in walk-in freezer not covered.
  • High Priority - Small salsa bowls not covered... by wait station.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink by dishmachine used for purposes other than handwashing... Scub pads stored in.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... beef, rice. **Corrected On-Site**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Grease/food scraps accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair... bent, damaged.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer... door not properly closing.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, large 2 door kit hen cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touching diced tomatoes with bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... stuffed pepper 45°, large 2 door kitchen cooler. Product transferred to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Broken food storage container cover in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Door gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair... Kitchen reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice... large ice machine.
  • Basic - Kitchen floor missing floor drain cover.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.... Behind standpipe on right side of hood system.
  • High Priority - Employee touching/slicing lemon/ready-to-eat food with bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Two bottles of water stored in large ice machine.
  • High Priority - Two live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... Mixing container and ice scoop stored in bar hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked... prepared navy beans in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soiled tortilla chip container.
7/17/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bag of French fries, daiquiri mixes stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken... Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice... Wait station.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind stand pipe on right side of hood system.... Grease has also dripped onto floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Shrimp 46°. Corrected by placing in ice bath... 35°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... Hand sink by dish achine has scrub pads and wiping cloths stored in.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers... Tortilla chip containers.
6/19/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed disconnected employee handwash sink plumbing in dishmachine room.
  • Critical - Observed hot water not provided at bar employee handwash sink.
  • Observed walk in cooler light no shielded.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand sink disconnected at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... Bar, waitstation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink... Bar, 3 compartment sink, prep room. On warning, due 11/26/12.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233... On warning, due 11/26/12.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust... Walk in cooler condenser coils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Drink mixes on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed peppers held at room temp/ 68?, cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface... Shelving under waitstation soda fountain soiled with old syrup/liquid spillage buildup.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise... Soda fountain system abandoned outside, back area.
11/7/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink plumbing disconnected at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided at employee hand wash sink... bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink... 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink... kitchen prep area handsink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... waitstation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training.
  • Critical - No soap and towels at bar handsink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed daqarai mixes, shrimp stored on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lids. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... sour cream @ 44 f., small kitchen prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise... soda fountain system, syrup containers, stand stored/abandoned outside back area.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink... bar.
  • Kitchen floor drain cover missing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed daiqari mixes, potatoes stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed dirty dishmachine exterior.
  • Observed dripping 3 compartment sink faucet.
  • Critical - Observed employee slicing limes with bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sign posted at bar handsink.
  • Critical - Observed no soap and towels at bar handsink.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed unfinished section of wall in kitchen where smoker was removed.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
  • Kitchen floor drain cover missing.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed moderate grease buildup on hood filters.
  • Observed open dumpster lids. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open grease receptacle lid. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed partially uncovered fried ice cream shell container... openings on both ends.
  • Critical - Observed soiled dishmachine.
  • Observed trash, lumber, equipment in dumpster area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed walk in cooler liight electrical wiring not secured.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...rice and chicken in walk in cooler found @ 56f and 59f...cooling since last night.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...bar handsink.
  • Critical - No soap and paper towels at bar handsink.
  • Observed bar handsink water draining into bucket. Must be a closed plumbed system .
  • Critical - Observed dirty aluminum foiled shelving and trays in cook line area.
  • Critical - Observed dirty dishmachine exterior.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method...covered while cooling....instructed staff.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed open grease receptacle lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed trash, lumber, equipment in dumpster area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at all handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed oil accumulated under fryer.
  • Critical - Observed powder cleaner improperly stored on dishmachine.
  • Observed scap metal stored in dumpster enclosure.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on dishmachine exterior.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...stuffed pepper @ 97 f., under heating element. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed partially covered tortilla chips in large container...unmatched cover.
  • Critical. Observed no towels at bar handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed no towels at kitchen handwash sink...by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled dishmachine exterior.
  • Critical. Observed soiled ice machine...interior upper section.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryer side.
  • Observed dripping faucet...3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign posted at bar handwash sink.
  • Observed moderate grease buildup under cooking equipment...back side.
  • Observed evidence of heavy grease buildup inside hood stack/duct system...oil/sludge dripping from right side of hood onto wall.
8/27/2010Routine - 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...nothing labeled in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...touching lettuce and burrito. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dirty dishmachine exterior.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solutions.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...kitchen and waitstation.
  • Critical. Observed no paper towels at both kitchen handwash sinks.
  • Observed moderate grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise...stoves, sink outside back area.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler door doesn't properly close.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair ...detached/peeled metal throughout.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed daylight coming through/around walk in cooler drain pvc pipe which leads outside.
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers...kitchen.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Light missing the proper shield or cover...walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...tamales @ 47 f., walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...beef @ 46, walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method...recently cooked rice covered while cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...walk in cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Observed walk-in cooler door doesn't properly close.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...by dishmachine.
  • Critical. No soap or towels at handsink...by dishmachine.
  • Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair ...detached/peeled metal throughout.
  • Observed daylight coming through/around walk in cooler drain pvc pipe which leads outside.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers...kitchen.
  • Light missing the proper shield or cover...walk in cooler.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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