Los Ranchos Restaurant, 125 Sw 107th Ave, Sweetwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LOS RANCHOS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 125 Sw 107th Ave, Sweetwater, FL 33174
License #: 2316538
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. **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.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with single-service items.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. coffee station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. top of machine
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. by warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. to cover peeled plantains on prep table.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board in prep table.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. shelves throughout kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. by water heating device.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse next to microwave on prep table.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. rice cookers on prep tables
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. rice containers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. by bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by hand sink in kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. nacatamales
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. by warewashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.bar area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in cooler by backdoor
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.fish over cooked rice
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chicken over fish
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.cream of lobster
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.beans, rice containers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.inside white refrigerator
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beans
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by warewashing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by 3 compartment sink
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.by bar area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.Ice machine
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Walk in cooler fan covers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Rice cookers
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated on dry food storage floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-03-1 Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Dry storage area
11/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.Garlic and oil
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Bread bags
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Dry food storage shelves
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Equipment in front
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.Bug Zapper area.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.Dry storage area
  • 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
9/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BLACK BEANS DISCARDED IN WALK_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. CHEST FREEZER & REACH_IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BREAD IN WALK_IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BREAD STORAGE BY COOKLINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SERVER STATION SHELF WITH SAUCES
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY FRYER
3/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. INSECTS IN FLOUR CONTAINER STORED IN STORAGE AREA
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH_IN COOLER BY HANDWASH SINK Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. MEAT REACH_IN COOLER @ 52F BY GRILL. TEMPORARILY WILL MAINTAIN TEMP WITH ICE FOR RUSH HOUR. OPERATOR STATES WILL REPLACE COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminated. CUTTING STEAKS AND WIPED WITH CLOTH
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BREAD HOLDER RACKS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. STORAGE AREA Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. PREP TABLE
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. KITCHEN BY FRYER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. STORAGE AREA FROM RAIN
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only. FLAT GRILL
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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