Loz Aztecas, 501 West Palm Drive Ste 116, Florida City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOZ AZTECAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 501 West Palm Drive Ste 116, Florida City, FL 33034
License #: 2330935
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shell eggs on top of vegetables
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plastic cup with no handle used to scoop sugar.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. A case of lettuce stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and a case of cheese sticks stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.ceiling air vent accumulated with grease over next to the three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Beef , rice and other types of meats are being stored in plastic to- go bags.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw eggs stored next to a bag of cooked rice.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front hand washing sink no paper towels
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.front hand washing sink no soap
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bottle with degreaser not label
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cooked rice
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over lettuce
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 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 - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • 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 processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front sink
  • Light not functioning.dry storage
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.to cover tortillas
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.3 compartment
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.handle on walkin cooler door
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheeses
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over vegies
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chiken over beef
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.next to steamtable
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.towels
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.big containers
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.touched tortillas
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.vegies in walkin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.steamtable
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.dry storage
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.backdoor by bathroom
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.beans in kitchen from night before at 78 degrees
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over vegies
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.chiken over beef
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.1 white bucket on freezer floor
  • 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.handles must be up
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Fly stick above dry storage food
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs on second shelf
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walkin
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.no sanitizing sink set up
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.Maria Tamayo
12/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.dry storage/ bag of beans
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.grocery bags to hold torts
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.gaskets / walkin
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.k on floor
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.Maria Tamayo
9/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • 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.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.gaskets in walkin
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.front
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag of onions
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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