La Hacienda Iii Mexican Rstrnt, 2508 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: La Hacienda III Mexican Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2508 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400682
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to Walk-in Freezer.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. AT CALLBACK: 10/15/14 two employees with expired employee training
10/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar at server station.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. In dining room. Front door area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to Walk-in Freezer.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in Walk-in cooler. Metal floor in Walk-in cooler. Not secure. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. In room containing ice machine. Damage could lead to contamination of ice. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Walk-in Freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. In front of steam table.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above tomatoes. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. In back room with ice machine. Damage could lead to possible contamination of ice machine.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Various items. Oats, pork skins, sauce. On prep table, ledge above steam well in kitchen. Beef in Walk-in Freezer.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored not covered. Taco shells on top of oven
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On door/door handle of Walk-in Freezer and Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. File on shelf above prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in cooler. Raw chicken next to orange juice where potential cross contamination could occur. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef next to cheese sticks. **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walkin cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Taco shells and cut lemons
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Plastic jugs reused for storing spices . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at prep area.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.WD-40 on metal stand .
  • 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 - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken , steak
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal bins in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal flooring in walk in freezer in disrepair.
  • Light not functioning. Over prep area.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic container in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red cup over prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Food build up in make table.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in basin near prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Shopping bag of pecans in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Chicken near thee compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Two door reach in cooler.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Handled plastic jugs re used for spices.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. WD-40 over margarine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauce in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Two door reach in cooler between 42 and 44 degrees at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm, DO NOT USE DISHMACHINE FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN SAFE SANITIZER LEVEL. Use three compartment sink for sanitizing.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler with standing water.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty utensils in handwash sink near prep area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Trash container used to store tortilla chips.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ready to eat comminuted meat and plant foods in reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Behind front counter.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Covers/lids stored on top of microwave. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Raw wood mount at triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Outside mop sink room.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor. Wait area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Microwave cover type lids.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Cheese stored in garbage bag like container in freezer. Rice and beans stod in non-food-grade containers in dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Bacon stored over various ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili relenos date marked 1/19. Corrected On Site. Food discarded.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish area table bottom shelf.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap in bottom of back door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Queso cheese 125F on steamtable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pans of Beef in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Various food items in cookline reach in. Repeat Violation.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened cheeses in wa-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork in sauce, enchiladas in reach-in cooler not date marked. Prepared items in walk-in cooler not date marked throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squirt bottles used on cookline [water, ?]
  • Violation: 10-06-1 In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked/broken food storage containers.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Non-food grade container used to store lettuce. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood trays used. Not easily cleanable , non-absorbent.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-23-1 Observed toilet functioning improperly. Urinal in mens room in disrepair.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap in kitchen side door.
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal items stored with food. KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Automatic Gratuity Notice
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical - Wholesome, sound condition
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cracked/broken food storage containers.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Non-food grade container used to store lettuce. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • 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
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood trays used. Not easily cleanable , non-absorbent.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened cheeses in wa-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine wet wiping 200+ ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. Urinal in mens room in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap in kitchen side door.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork in sauce, enchiladas in reach-in cooler not date marked. Prepared items in walk-in cooler not date marked throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squirt bottles used on cookline [water, ?]
6/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Tomales, enchiladas, milk.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cheese sauce on front line at 125. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Thawing chicken wings on prep table 52. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Chest freezer and cookline reach-in.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. prepared foods in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Counter above cookline.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic bin in dry storage, plastic bags in cooler.
  • Observed mop sink in disrepair. [Hole in sink]
  • Observed standing water 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. [Rusty shelf]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 25ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by rear door.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [kitchen]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed personal item stored with food and single service items.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottle on drainboard.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.SCOOPING ICE WITH GLASS FINGERS CONTACTING ICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.PARTILY BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT .
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.PLUS 200 DISH MACHINE .
  • 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. EXPIRED .
5/18/2010Routine - 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. ENCHILADAS, CHEESE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. JUG OF FRY OIL Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE STICKY Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVER DUSTY IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. PREP AREA Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. IN CORNERS
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. NEAR DRY STORAGE/WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. HECTOR
  • Critical. Expired 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. Repeat Violation.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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