Los Mexicanos, 301 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOS MEXICANOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 301 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
License #: 6216128
Total inspections: 31
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair in storage room by office. Also, holes in ceiling by pipes
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(Interior of chest cooler near can storage racks has broken plastic pieces inside the unit. Also, walk in freezer has heavy ice build up that is covering the entire walk way. At the back of the walk in freezer, the ice is near,y 12 inches high. The fan covers in the walk in freezer are fully covered with frost.) **Repeat Violation**. Recheck 11-7-14 reach in chest freezer does still have broken plastic pieces, the walk in freezer ice and frost have been removed, repair tech fixed the issue causing the ice build up in the walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water below cooks line hand sink and below dish machine.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. 11-7-14 operator has a scheduled appointment to have the machine serviced.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (For several items in chest freezer by can storage racks.) recheck 11-7-14 operator purchased food grade bags for food storage.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. (Dish room)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Recheck 11-7-14 operator cleaned the interior, there is still a small amount if a mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine.
11/07/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Plate in container of cut onions and tomatoes in walk in unit.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 tanks near water heater/ice machine area. One at bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair in storage room by office. Also, holes in ceiling by pipes
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. (Walk in freezer.) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (19 observed on glue trap in dry storage closet on shelf. Trap cleaned immediately. 1dead roach in served area display closet.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Used razro, toothpaste package, mouthwash on shelf by unwrapped aluminum pans in storage room.)
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(Interior of chest cooler near can storage racks has broken plastic pieces inside the unit. Also, walk in freezer has heavy ice build up that is covering the entire walk way. At the back of the walk in freezer, the ice is near,y 12 inches high. The fan covers in the walk in freezer are fully covered with frost.) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water below cooks line hand sink and below dish machine.
  • Basic - Holes in wall. (Below storage shelves in dry storage closet.)
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture below cooks line hand wash sink by upright white cooler. Water runs onto floor during use of sink. Also at hand sink by walk in cooler, pipe leaks into bucket below the sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (For several items in chest freezer by can storage racks.)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. (Raw beef logs thawed outside walk in unit and are observed re-cooling in walk in. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Loose cup lids on shelves of storage closet.)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on dish dry sheves next to can storage rack.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. (Multiple interior storage rooms with loose supplies, equipment and debris piled inside in a disorganized manner.)
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. (Dish room)
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from the water heater. The water spill has a cement berm installed to route water to drainage hole in floor.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. (Storage room where chemicals and single service items are stored.)
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (8 -#10 cans of tomatoes products and jalapenos)
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (In white upright cooler at cooks line: 47°F shrimp, 48°F cooked beef, 48 cooked peppers, 50°F cheese, 48°F sauce, 48°F salsa.) raw shrimp relocated to working cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Presence of 2 large toads in large storage room adjacent to walk in freezer. Staff captured both and released in grass past parking lot.
  • High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged fish packaged onsite no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. (Tilapia re-cooling in walk in freezer, thawed from frozen. Individual fillets still sealed.).
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (Six droppings found on top of dish machine,)
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. (48°F cooked beef, 48 cooked peppers, 50°F cheese, 48°F sauce, 48°F salsa)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around floor unit chopper by 2 bay sink. Staff states unit is no longer used.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade and table mount. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (At bar) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. (78°F -79°F at both cold and hot faucets of hand sink in women's restroom. At cooks line 89°F hot water, cold water side shut off. At hand sink by walk in cooler the water is observed turned off at both hot and cold sides due to a leaking drain pipe. Water is 80°F at this sink. 74°F cold side86°F hot side at bar hand sink.) **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (Thermometer reads 10°F in ice bath.)
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. (Expiration dates not filled in.)
  • 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. (White upright cooler at coos line where 47°F shrimp, 48°F cooked beef, 48 cooked peppers, 50°F cheese, 48°F sauce, 48°F salsa, and ambient air is 61°F )
11/06/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.Kitchen area
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Cooling unit in the walk in freezer evidenced by ice formation on the floor with food stored under unit on shelves.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Stainless food containers on shelf.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door to outside **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.ice machine and bin at bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Cook line.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.No lid no straw in the reach in cooler on the cooks line.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.raw chicken,raw beef,raw pork
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Table AC on prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Bar area sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked and raw chicken,beef,sausage,salsa,tilapia,mushrooms in sauce,cheese sauce 53°-58°
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Raw comminuted beef pork and raw whole shell eggs on bottom shelf not separated.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.chicken ,beef,sausage ,cooked beef ,salsa ,raw tilapia ,mushrooms in sauce ,cheese sauce
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.Stainless pan of beans and pan of rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Prepared foods throughout.
6/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves used to store baskets, service area of kitchen and outer surface of bulk containers of pitas under grill and wood along wall at bar
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under steam table and 2 burner cooking equipment
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Beverage station
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer leaking with bucket underneath and accumulating on floor
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back of kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Bar, dishwashing area
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Service area of kitchen
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On soda grate at beverage station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under handsink, food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing pages
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Cookline
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef in 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Cookline bottom and top surfaces above steam stable **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids on shel in service area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Bar
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Food prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. Accumulation of ice
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink , food prep area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Prep area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of salsa inside ice filled hand sink at service area of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Food prep area handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer chest soiled with accumulation of food residue. Food prep area and at bar **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Service area near high chairs
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Not dated
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.around water heater
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.unit in walk in cooler leaking into bucket
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. On cook line
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.have certificates for some from National Registry, a Safe Staff book that is out of date and no certificates for some employees
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer''s instructions.filters not changed
11/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in sugar
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Storage box for pot holders
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.in wait staff
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.fan cover missing in walk in
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Dishes cracked, chipped
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.around water heater
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.gray can of tortilla chips, oil , buckets of food in walk in
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.unit in walk in cooler leaking into bucket
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.and hot line
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.keg cooler
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By ice machine
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.in walk in
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ove a prep table
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cheese sauce 98° 1 cup thrown away
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.spider, fly in bucket of peppers see stop sale
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In wait staff area old dry, in dry storage
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.extreamly
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. On cook line
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.have certificates for some from National Registry, a Safe Staff book that is out of date and no certificates for some employees
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.filters not changed
10/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.cooler door handle on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on food chopper back room **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.can opener rusty **Warning**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.hand sink faucet on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood system **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.cooler door handle on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.cups behind table wait staff area **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.garbage cans that store chips, oil jugs, vegetables in walk in, drink mix at bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk in cooler walls and around fans **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.ice cream **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall hole by rodent droppings **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.fees due immediatly **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead rodent present.2 in traps in closet wait staff area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.drink mix put in old sanitizer buckets **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.in liquor room, on bottom of table by chips, in chip storage area, in closet in wait staff area, behind table in wait staff area, dry storage, corner of bar area all dry
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on food chopper back room **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.frosty drink dispenser at bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.can opener rusty **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.has Reviewed the Big 5: Hepatitis A, shiga-toxin producing e-coli, salmonella typhi, shigella and the nori-virus. Bucket of salsa in it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.on cook line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.at bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[broken tiles in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.[per manager all employees less than 60 days except 1, his certificate at other store]
10/3/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.[broken tiles in kitchen ]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[by chips] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.[per manager all employees less than 60 days except 1, his certificate at other store]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[rice on counter 98 degrees f durring cool down Corrected On Site. moved to walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[prep area by hot foods]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[waitstaff area] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.[interior top]
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.[nothing by chips to put them in basket] Corrected On Site.p4r manager should wear gloves, put box of gloves there.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reach in cooler in kitchen sour cream 54 degrees f, chicken 52 degrees f ] see stop sale This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[upright refigerator chicken 52 degrees f, beef 49 degrees f ] see stop sale This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/2012.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[cheese sauce on line 85 degrees f, reheated and held in hot line] Corrected On Site.
9/27/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(cutting lemons)
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to store chemicals in bar area)
  • Critical - Observed toxic container reused for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(soup in steamtable on cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.(beans at 66 degrees f after 1 hour of heating) Corrected On Site.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Observed chips re-served to customers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[rice on counter in cooldown process 112 degrees- Corrected On Site.-moved to cooler]]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[salsa on floor in preperation area] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[fan cover missing in walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sour cream 60, cheese 61, cheese sauce 62 degrees F in new reach in cooler ] small amounts thrown away
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[flan, chicken in walkin cooler ]
3/29/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 2 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream cold held at 53 degrees F, cheese 53 degrees F and cheese sauce 64 degrees F on 12/6/2011. Observed sourr cream 53 degrees F and cheese 54 degrees F and cheese sauce 76 degrees F on 2/10/2012
3/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[sugar in waitstaff area]
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese sauce on cookline 64 degrees F] Corrected On Site.moved to walkin
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sour cream and shredded cheese in reach in by chips 53 degrees F] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reach in by chips]
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in sugar in waitstaff area]
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[reach in by chips]
  • Light not functioning.[in freezer ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[broken light shield on cookline ]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2/8/2012.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fan cover in walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.[over prep table Corrected On Site.asprin and axe body spray]
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.[ Waitress just rinsed hands under water than dried]
  • Critical - Observed food manager(cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[in ice machine]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in sugar in waitstaff area]
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.[no tongs or fork by bar garnish fruit]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[employee foon in beer walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese sauce on cookline 64 degrees F] Corrected On Site.moved to walkin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sour cream and shredded cheese in reach in by chips 53 degrees F] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[beer walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [at buckets ]Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.[evidenced by spider web in top side area of rice bin, does not seal properly]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[spice buckets]
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[sugar in waitstaff area]
12/6/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[at bar]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[by chips]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[at bar]
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[scooping chips with bare hands] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in spices]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[at bar 3 compartment ]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[at dishmachiine ]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[refigerator on cookline both doors damaged inside]
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.[no tongs/tissue by fruit garnish at bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[bar walkin potentially hazardous food 45 degrees F milk and half n half. Moved to working cooler--dropped to 41 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[sour cream and shredded cheese 58 degrees-less than 4 hours-iced product]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[open straws on bar]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[at bar]
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[bar]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.[at bar]
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. missing in reach in cooler
1/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beef stew cooked 1/25/11 59 degrees 7 gallons
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pork in stock cooked 1/25/11 50 degrees 5 gallons
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. missing in reach in cooler
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. wooden shelf cover in dishwasher roim
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. on shelfs and floor areas about 14 total
  • Observed hole in wall. in equipment storage room
  • Observed hole in wall. near kitchen back door
  • 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.glass bowls in several food bin containers in prep room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese/sour cream 51/51 degrees stored in deli style cooler on cooks line note per manager oroduct placed in cooler less than 2 hours
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed 1 live roach in microwave oven in back of house beverage area
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed 1 live roach on floor near deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed 2 live roaches on floor near reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.4 fresh soft rodent droppings in bar area on floor
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.in dishwasher room
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. many items in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). two items beef stew and pork in stock
1/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 03a-07-1 observed potentially hazardous food cold held ar greater than 41 degrees fahrenheit observed cheese sour cream and guacamole cold hold held at 54-56 degrees on 1/21/10 and observed raw beef flan and cooked peppers cold held at 54-56 degrees on 6/23/10
9/27/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken beef stew cooked rice stored in walk in cooler all at 50/53 degrees note stop sale issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 51 degrees stored in walk in cooler near bar note stop sales issued
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler near dishwasher room
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler near bar area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in bar ice bin
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. located on cooks line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. near beverage storage area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in bar area
9/27/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/10. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors and top of machine
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar area
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. in prep area near blender
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in walk in cooler by bar
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in storage area near back door
6/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit raw beef flan cooked peppers raw shell eggs all between 54/56 degrees stored in walk in cooler Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/40. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/10. This violation must be corrected by : 6/24/10.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over flan walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. taco shells on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors and top of machine
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. located in service area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in bar area
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items on cooks line need to be inverted
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink in prep area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. in prep area near blender
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in walk in cooler by bar
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by single service items . on cooks line area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in storage area near back door
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. temperatures
6/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese /sour cream / quacamole in deli style cooler 54/56 degrees in deli style cooler on cooks line note manager noted they have been there less than two hours note items moved to working cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. beef in container of water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meats over produce in walk in cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at beverage area in service area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. observed about 6 old dry rodent droppings in old equipent storeroom
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at employee hand sink in bar area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. in kitchen area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area
1/21/2010Routine - 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. chicken /beef
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. food bins in prep room area
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and sour cream in deli style cooler 54 degrees note items placed in cooler about 30 minutes note cooler 50 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style cooler 50 degrees note unit frozen up
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. missing in several units
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottle beverage ice bin in bar area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. in reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of avacodoes
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on beverage drain board in service area
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in ice bin in bar area
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. in bar area
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.single service items on cooks line need to be inverted
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. in back of restaurant
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. in bar area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on hose bib at mop sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at employee hand sink on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. observed about 8 old dry rodent droppings on shelf in liquor storage room
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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