Los Avina, 201 W Sr 24, Archer, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LOS AVINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 201 W Sr 24, Archer, FL 32618-5431
License #: 1102832
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 5/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pinto beans. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. In dry storage room. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys and contacts case on prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions. Moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 49°, 50°. Cut tomato 47°. Voluntarily discarded. Spinach 45°. Moved to working cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Four employees engaging in food preparation or service no manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At kitchen hand wash sink. Added roll of towels by sink. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Male cook who has been employed sporadically for more than two months. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Unit to left of fryer holding between 43° - 50°. **Warning**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom door not a le to be locked. Women's room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small green one
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Beans 50°
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bulk bean containers. Paper towel machine at front hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drink. Above cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dusty floor in dining room storage.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Tortilla bowls and shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Drill used to mix beans.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over cilantro. Chicken over beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen.
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit server refrigerator.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees ladies restroom.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises 1 dead in corner by chest freezer server area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor hard to reach areas.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor tub for chips and oil jug. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation chicken above beef in freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface inside and outside of all coolers.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach ran from under cooler in server area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers for chips.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface under 2 door in main kitchen.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked all cooked items in 2 door cooler main kitchen.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on shelves where clean pans are stored.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area plate on top of freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor oil jugs.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored containers not inverted.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by back door.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-15-1 Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures small makeline table holding at 46 on shrimp and sour cream.DO NOT USE TILL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41 OR BELOW.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit white refrigerator.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable using raw wood for cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor oil container.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit sour cream 46,shrimp 46 in small makeline table.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs on top of veggies.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface bottom of freezer.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils spray bottle by clean dishes.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area in freezer burgers,chicken.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by 3 bay sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked flan,milk.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Incomplete 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,Abby.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers light in kitchen not shielded at end.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface towel under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor chip cans.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment by fryer.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food through out kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening milk.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored to go boxes not inverted.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area steak/cheese.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions using can household spray.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above rice,cheese sauce,chicken all 112-123 in steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Observed cheese at 78 degrees F on counter - COS.
  • Critical. Observed thermometer broken in white reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed drink with no lid on prep table - COS.
  • Observed paper lining food pans, reach-in shelving.
  • Critical. Observed no chemical test strips available.
  • Observed wash water very soiled, triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed white reach-in cooler soiled. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed bean scoop very soiled.
  • Critical. Observed establishment operating with increased seating on septic tank which only allows for single service dishes/utensils. Using glassware, dishes, silverware. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed screen door torn, in bad repair. Repeat violation.
  • Observed old equipment left outside back door and grease waste on ground around this equipment.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for reach-in.
7/2/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans cooked yesterday at 90. Repeat Violation. on 3-18, cheese sauce made yesterday at 47.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. salad shells
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-04-1 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. no sanITIZER or water in 3rd compartment-only using 2 compartments
  • Critical. Violation: 28-12-1 Observed establishment operating with increased seating on septic tank which only allows for single service dishes/uteNSILS. using glassware
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. class k For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. maria
3/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice, ground beef
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 2 pans of rice at 120 on shelf over stove Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans cooked yesterday at 90. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. probe
  • 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. rice Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in reachin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. salad shells
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance on drain racks.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. no sanITIZER or water in 3rd compartment
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. cereal
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice scoop
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. white reachin
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. preflush sink/table that used to be attached to a disHMACHINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of bulk food containers
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. beverage glasses
  • Critical. Observed establishment operating with increased seating on septic tank which only allows for single service dishes/uteNSILS. using dishware, glassware, silverWARE.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. disHMACHINE has been removed and plumbing pipes not capped off-have rags stuffed in them
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in dish area, in mop sink room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. dish area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dirt-plumbing pipes in dish area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. liquid auto wax, pvc glue stored on top of ice machine Repeat Violation.
  • 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. class k For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. maria
1/8/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-27-1 Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. in 3 different reachins Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 120 on steamtable Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. beans at 150-160 and rice at 130 placed in reachin to cool. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sour cream, reachin. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. beans, onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on cookline reachin
  • Critical. Sanitizing wash water not maintained clean.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. cans of paint on top of ice machine; insecticide over canned goods
  • 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. class k
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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