Mariscos El Pulpo Ii, 8740 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARISCOS EL PULPO II
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8740 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772
License #: 6215761
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons not stored 'handle up'
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Spoon inside closed container of sour cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Corrosion , Top of chest freezer
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Sealed Chubb of raw ground beef above tomatoes and tomatillos Corrective action taken: item moved **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep table
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bin containing salt
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 20pm, , recheck 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Ceiling fan, kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottom on top of freezer chest near cutting board ( corrected on site) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Under prep sink -kitchen
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind freezer, kitchen
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Next to spices on shelf , kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Placed in freezer for quick chill **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (raw beef) stored over ready-to-eat food. ( milk, sour cream) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens restroom
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Chicken, in refrigerator **Repeat Violation**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(efried beans 46°F, cooked beaf 45°F, )
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.many walls in hall and kitchen
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.interior top
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.kitchen 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.in kitchen
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **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.rice, beef **Repeat Violation**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[in hallway]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[at 3 compartment sink ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[cheese, sour cream]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[beeef, rice, beans]
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[2 door upright in hall]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[first refigerator]
  • Critical - Food prepared in a private home.[tamalles]
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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.[for Carlos] This violation must be corrected by : 8/17/2012.
  • Critical - No tag on fresh shellfish.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[coffin freezer]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[first refigerator ]
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[coffin freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.[back door]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[beef 48 degrees degrees F, rice 50 degrees F in 2 door upright ] see stopmsale
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[first refigerator sausage 58 degrees F , flan 48 degrees F ] see stop sale
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[rice, beef, tamalles] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
6/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[fryer and grill]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[inside freezer]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.[throughout]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[in dry storage]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[sugar and can goods] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[shelves above preperation table ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[throughout] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.[mop bucket in way]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[cheese, sour cream] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.[ Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[rice, refied beans] Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[refigerators holding potentially hazardous food 42 degrees- 47 degrees F]
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.[spoons in rice, beans and sour cream]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in all holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair.[urinal ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[in freezer]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only.[back door]
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.[tamales in grocery bag in freezer]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.[beef in sink]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk, cheese, sour cream]
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[in refigerator ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[rice, chicken]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind under counter cooler on cooks line
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon of milk
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans /sauces /rice
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked salsa 60 degrees cooked yesterday 5 gallons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of rice in dry storage area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. located in dry storage area
12/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as dumping station
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. refried beans 47 degrees
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.cooked chicken 47/48 degrees
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.hambuger 47 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. large reach in cooler note 3 potentially hazardous foods in cooler which were 46/47 degrees and not cooled properly all other foods non-potentially hazardous were 47/48 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of canned food and cases of beverages in storeroom
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ice for beverages Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on drain board on 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
3/11/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. green sauce cooked 10/25/09 56 degrees note operator discarded product
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. canned items and beverages in dry storage area
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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