La Tienda Latina, 2204 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA TIENDA LATINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2204 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1102812
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on by stove. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Metal scrub pad depreciated.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and 3 compartment sink, scrapers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 3 by stove area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red salsa 52°, green salsa 63° in make table. Chilled: Red 41°, green 45° in ice bath.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Knife and cutting board at grill hand wash sink.
10/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Portion cup used to dispense guacamole on cold table) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. (In reach-in cooler, water dripping into catch pan above food)
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Flammables stored in dry storage area. (Can of gasoline) For reporting purposes only.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (In reach-in cooler, raw fish and raw shrimp over RTE rice) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. (Taco beef from might before cooling in a 6" deep pan @ 45°f)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. (Cooked chicken from night before covered while cooling 46°f)
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (Chlorine in towel buckets well over 200 ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Fan guard soiled in RIC) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (On cook line unit with cold table)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Some to go containers in pass-thru window not inverted)
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. (Chlorine in towel bucket well over 100 ppm)
  • 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. (Jug of milk n 3-door reach-in cooler not marked when opened)
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Fan guards soiled in 3 door reach-in cooler)
9/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.large container of meat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use large spoon stored on oven door handle. Oven door
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Items In Reach in cooler
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans at 52°f ( OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES) in Reach in cooler .
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice in ice machine : very heavy mold-like build up
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Fried beans at 52°f in Reach in cooler ( OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES)
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. M. Lagunas : 6-2013
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment : trays in handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Retried beans
  • 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 items in Walk in Cooler
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Make table.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pinto beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pan of chicken 100°. Reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. In kitchen.
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Multiple. Corrective action - discarded.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Wiping cloth under cutting board, cook line.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Top pan of chile rellenos on rack.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Secondary splitter from main splitter with large black hose attached.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 ppm chlorine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around chute and side.
  • 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 in large three door reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermometer in cup with ice water reading 20?.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing knife and scrub pad, next to fryer. Corrective action - removed.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored above pork in reachin cooler in the meat cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored above pork in the walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like buildup
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin Cooler Service Tech on site. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean dishes draining onto paapertowels.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin Cooler: chicken 51F, Beef 52F, Beans 55 F,Pork 51F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over shrimp in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice at 47 Degrees F and Beans at 53 Degrees F in reach-in cooler over night. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. FLAN. Repeat Violation TWICE. Read Reference Text from 3/7/11 routine inspection.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. (Turning off water with bare hand).
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE. (Scoop with no handle).
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and Beef at 44 Degrees F on lower shelves of reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution bucket.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in mop sink area.
  • Water filter to ice machine has not been inspected/dated/ or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. Flan Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No original 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. Original certiificates not provided.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sourcream 48 degrees f, ham 45 degrees f and cheese 45 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. chicken strips
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked chicken strips in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. tomato box
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. lemons at beverage station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.Cake/flan in front display case.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker wroung part of Y mopsink at hose bibb.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method placed cooling food on top of food cooled yesterday.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above tortillas in display case.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area steak in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface cloth under cutting board.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food apron in cracker box. Corrected On Site.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation flan and cream cakes in front cooler.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit broken therometer in 3 door true. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor box with bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area stuffed peppers in walkin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb By side of building.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers on light by walkIn.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored air sprayer above salts.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle blue spray bottle by mop sink.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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