Los Mayas Mexican Restaurant, 1200 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOS MAYAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1200 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6212115
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine exterior.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind glass door reach-in cooler in bar area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
10/09/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 in bar area.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine exterior.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on clean dry rack.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind glass door reach-in cooler in bar area.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Vent in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut onions and cut tomatoes.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their 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. Employee cutting peeled raw onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over margarita mix in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Black beans 9/22/14, green salsa 9/29/14, mole 9/29/14, chipotle sauce 9/7/14, cheese sauce 9/24/14.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Coca-Cola cooler in front servers area.
10/07/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
09/22/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust build up on fan for dish washing area, grease build up on cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Six in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid on clean dry rack next to and over clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine leaking water from left side, microwave by reach-in freezer has handle broken off.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Multiple items in reach-in and walk-in coolers.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cook line.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. In dry storage.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace. Managers office adjacent to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Metal bowl has torn rim. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind cook line steam tables.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of tomatoes. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cheese in reach-in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Beef over fish. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. WD-40 on shelf over back prep station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
09/19/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/04/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red chili powder.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Knife handle.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Cook line.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and hat on soda rack.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish washing area, cups at bar area.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple containers.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple locations on cook line.
  • Basic - Smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace. Manager smoking in office adjacent to kitchen.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Tomatoes, fries.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cook line by glass door reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at bar area. Lid not fully able to close.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Next to microwave and over small single service cups.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter with no one attending to: shrimp 53°, lettuce 55°, chicken 111°. In deli-style reach-in cooler, sour cream 48°, beef 46°.
  • 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 reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Servers area. **Corrected On-Site**
6/2/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/26/2013Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. On employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Crate of tomatillos and pot of prepped tomato and onion on the ground in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On reach in cooler under fire suppression tanks **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Bus tub of shredded cheese, prepped onion and tomato in pot, lexan with beef soup/stew. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in bathroom area. Wood covering area with missing tiles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Pineapple and vinegar mixture used for food in back prep area has dead fruit flies in it. To many to count. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash station behind ice machine in servers area. **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 chicken, shredded cheese, cooked soup/stew, prepped onion and salsa **Warning**
8/9/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. On employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under 6 pans on make table with sliced tomatoes and pico **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Crate of tomatillos and pot of prepped tomato and onion on the ground in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of tortilla chips stored in front of door to employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Along cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server handwash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On shelf with microwaves. Beside reach in cooler on far wall **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On reach in cooler under fire suppression tanks **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Bus tub of shredded cheese, prepped onion and tomato in pot, lexan with beef soup/stew. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in bathroom area. Wood covering area with missing tiles **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in ice. 3 more under ice machine beside dish area. 2 dead on shelf with tortilla chips. 2 dead inside reach in freezer on cooks line. 1 dead in bowl above prep/ make table beside microwaves and 1 inside same make table. 1 dead under dish area. 18 dead in light shield over dish area. (31 total) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their 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. Employee touching tomato and onion in back prep area with bare hands. Tomatoes and onions to be used for pico/salsa.. Also touching cooked chili relleno with bare hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid Roach spray throughout kitchen servers area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cooked beef, retried beans and rice being reheated from yesterday being reheated on steam table. Reheat started at 8:50 am and found on cooks line at 11:10am at temperatures of 90°-140° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in ice machine beside dish area. 1 live in back prep area beside meat grinder. 4 live above make table/freezer area on cooks line. 11 live roaches under menus on wall in tea and server drink area. (17 total) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Pineapple and vinegar mixture used for food in back prep area has dead fruit flies in it. To many to count. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice has 3 dead roaches in ice for guest use. Tortilla chips has 1 dead roach in batch. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Residential can of Raid ant and roach spray being stored over prep area where employee making chili relano **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. WD 40 stored on shelf over prep table of cooked chili relleno in rear of kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Lettuce and other food in handwash sink in back prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in handwash sink at bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash station behind ice machine in servers area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area and at server handwash area. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At server handwash station. **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 chicken, shredded cheese, cooked soup/stew, prepped onion and salsa **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in dish area not labeled **Warning**
8/8/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Container of rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dishwashing area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Dishwashing area
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Large containers of nachos **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cut peppers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster oven
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In front dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.by chips
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage room puddle of soda syrup
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.racks in walk in cooler
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.on cook line pan of rice 84 should have been moved to walk in cooler at 135 rice cooling on cookline 95? at callback
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.rice, beans flan
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.in walk in **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in walk in **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cheese sauce by microwave 71 , cheese sauce on cookline 100, meat pies by cookline 64 all voluntarily thrown away small amounts of each **Warning** cheese sauce 101? at callback
12/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.by chips
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage room puddle of soda syrup
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.racks in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when changing gloves
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.on cook line pan of rice 84? should have been moved to walk in cooler at 135?
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.cooling in back room
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.spice containers **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.in back room full on salad greens
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in spices **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.thriughout, slimy mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded cheese on cookline 58? returned to cooler **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.rice, beans flan
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.in walk in **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.rack on cook line
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roaches founding on dishes on taco reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.bug spray on cook line by taco bowls **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in walk in **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cheese sauce by microwave 71? , cheese sauce on cookline 100?, meat pies by cookline 64? all voluntarily thrown away small amounts of each **Warning**
12/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers on shelf, dishwashing area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. back kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed broken lid of container of bulk salt, back kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lids of bulk containers, back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. nonhandled bowl in bulk salt, back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked peppers, glass door reach in cooler, kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. large containers of chips, back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk , beverage station expired use by date marked 11/15/11, not marked when opened- discarded
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in beverage station
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. certificates not completed for employees 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
12/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. storage room and waitstation
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employee restroom
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 3 employees in kitchen , 1 employee at bar , 3 servers
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. certificates not completed for employees 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
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dustysurface above service counter , kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lids of bulk containers of chips, back kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf in kitchen near reach in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. containers of soup, back prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. near reach in freezer
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk , beverage station
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked mushrooms , reach in cooler near fryer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cooked chicken , soup, cut peppers, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. hanging on shelf, dry storage
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin. bar
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[left taco reachin ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[ceiling fan]
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[on cookline ]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[walkin ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[in walkin ]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[knives hanging on magnetic strip]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[taco reachin ]
  • 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.[in bulk spice]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue[2 door upright on cookline ].
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sour cream and cheese in left taco reachin 47 degrees] Corrected On Site.moved to working cooler now 41 degrees Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw eggs and raw beef over ready to eat foods]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[chip can stack rack]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[need to keep covered or inverted ]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[at bar]
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on soda lines running through ice used for customer beverages.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.[chip containers]
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.[in dishmachiine area]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[walkin ]
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back screen door]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[chicken, beef]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
5/18/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Foods properly cooled
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[iin dish area]
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[salad reachin ]
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[by ice machine clean cups on soiled rack]
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back screen door]
12/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.[white granulated powder in bar]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[shredded cheese on cookline by holman warmer 71 degrews]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[ground beef cakes 81 degrees on dish rack on cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reach in by microwave sour cream 45, shredded cheese 47]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[covered before cooled]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[pans tooo deep]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[beef over milk]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin cooler ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[tortilla by soiled -lates in kitchen ]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[tortilla chips uncovered -vent from ice machine blowing on them] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in spices]
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.[no tongs by lemons and limes at bar]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop for ice machine on soiled counter]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[at bar]
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.[did not wash hands at all just applied sanitizer before handling foods]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[holding taco shell in ungloved hand while filling]
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[iin dish area]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.[cracked lid on bulk salt]
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.[interior top]
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelf above taco set up]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[bulk spice bins]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[salad reachin ]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler gaskets ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[reachin freezer]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[in bar extreamly smy]
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[by ice machine clean cups on soiled rack]
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.[utensils in cups should be handle up]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[keep inverted ]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[soiled containers by can opener table]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.[employee restroom ]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[on cookline ]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at bar]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[at bar]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[on cookline ]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar]
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back screen door]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[on cookline ]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[by salad reachin
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan in kitchen ]
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[on cookline] Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[by salad reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[over foods]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/4/10.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 12/4/10.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked...walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cooler next to microwaves...by chest freezer.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in glass door cooler by handsink on cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered tortilla chips...shelves next to icemachine...air from icemachine vent blows on chips.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength...0ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and door gaskets soiled with accumulation of food residue.....cooler next to microwaves by chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...glass door cooler by handsink---inside shekf and sliding door tracks.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue...by office.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on knife rack under fire suppression tanks.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--black cart in drystorage room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on drystorage room shelves, shelves by walkin cooler, and inside metal cabinet below cheese grater.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty bins---dishmachine shelves--fryer baskets, lids, utensils here.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink on cook's line.
  • Critical. Handsink at bar lacking paper towels.
  • Critical. Handsink at bar lacking handsoap and handwash reminder sign.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in ceiling light shield in back kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed screen in round window torn/in poor repair...by water heater..below breaker boxes.
  • Critical. Observed screen in back door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...by floor drain--left of hotline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind hotline on cook's line....by knife rack next to handsink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind dishmachine and wall opposite cheese grater.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair....above spicerack...opposite can rack.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers...cook's line...and sauce splatter in back kitchen above can rack.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle...white cleaner----shelf between taco station coolers.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...drystorage room.
4/19/2010Routine - 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...walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shreaded cheese--temperature at 70 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.....large pan of cooked beef cooling at room temperature --rear kitchen area Corrected On Site...placed in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods --2door [glass door] cooler behind icemachine --raw chicken stored above mushroom/shrimp
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler--raw eggs on shelves above shreaded cheeses --shelves on left side.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler--raw chicken stored above green drink mix.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered tortilla chips---bins on shelves opposite dishmachine area---next to icemachine exhaust fan--these need covered.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength...0ppm
  • Observed clean fryer baskets/equipment stored in dirty bin at dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Handsink in employee restroom lacking handsoap.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair....above ketchup rack--rear kitchen..
12/4/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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