Las Palmas Taqueria, 13602 Sr 672, Riverview, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS PALMAS TAQUERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13602 Sr 672, Riverview, FL 33569
License #: 3916247
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 4/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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.
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.sink wash water backing up on to floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Utensils
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building.
  • Basic - Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.chicken
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Utensils
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash 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.
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.cutting tomato - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw shell eggs over hamburger
  • Critical - Observed interior of portable grill soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milks
  • Critical - Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.not inverted
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with papers
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw eggs over vegatables
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contaminationnot inverted
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
1/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ants
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No 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. Pro
1/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No 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. Pro
2/12/2010Routine - 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. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be labelled with their common names.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-food-storage bins with the common names of their contents.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Do not leave rice in open bags; transfer the contents to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Do not scoop flour with a deep-well pan; provide a scoop with a handle.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Clean the food splash from the insides of the refrigerator and freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Invert the styrofoam plates in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels at the kitchen-handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels at the handwashing sink in the restroom.
  • Observed hole in wall. Repair the hole in the kitchen wall.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Replace the missing attic-access panel, in the kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Rinse the mop, and hang it to dry, after each use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water, into the mop sink, after each use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Hood-fire-suppression system must be serviced and retagged at least every six months.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguishers need to be serviced and retagged at least once per year.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Return State License Renewal, with $292, postmarked before 3 March 2010,to Tallahassee; or $342, if postmarked after 3 March 2010. This violation must be corrected by : 4/10/2010.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mr. De La Rosa's Food Manager Certification has expired. Call 866 372 7233 to schedule a renewal exam. This violation must be corrected by : 4/10/2010.
  • Critical. No 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. Employees must all pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring. Call 866 372 7233 to order workbooks. Keep proof of completed training on the premises. This violation must be corrected by : 4/10/2010.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repackaged, refrigerated foods must be marked with 7-day-date labels.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Install a vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Replace the missing-toilet seat.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Post a Employees Must Wash Hands sign (provided) at the handwashing sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Provide paper towels at the restroom-handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Rinse the mop, and hang it to dry, after each use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Empty dirty-mop water into the mop sink after each use.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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