Mi Apa Latin Cafe, 114 Sw 34 Street, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MI APA LATIN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 114 Sw 34 Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
License #: 1102987
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout establishment
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout establishment
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on cooler on cookline near pass-through window. repeat violation **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee stored phone above the food prep area where the mixer is. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Handles of scoops stored touching the food product: Pan Molide and Flour
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle store inside front counter reach in cooler in a pan of standing water that is 52 degrees F.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area where the mixer is. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Red Beans at 45 degrees cooked on 7/1/2014, Black Beans 55 degrees F cooked on 7/2/2014, Shredded Beef 61 degrees F cooked on 7/2/2014. Temperatures taken at 9:50 am on 7/3/2014.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Red Beans at 45 degrees cooked on 7/1/2014, Black Beans 55 degrees F cooked on 7/2/2014, Shredded Beef 61 degrees F cooked on 7/2/2014. Temperatures taken at 9:50 am on 7/3/2014.
  • 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. Employee was dragging a beverage cup through the ice to fill it. Reviewed proper procedures with management.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Throughout establishment.
07/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Clean dish area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 63° discarded by mgmt.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water above prep table **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sandwich prep area
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ham/cheese on shelf in reach-in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Ice used for smoothies not self draining.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. Sandwich prep area
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to clean pots/pans. Throughout facility.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink by grill loose pipe.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Throughout facility.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, mayo not labeled
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Ham stored in plastic grocery bag.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken above beef and pork
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Standing water, and food debris
  • Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local permit allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/10/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork cooked 12/10 at 49?
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prepping limes in front handsink **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over reachin cooler **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. To prep limes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tostones 68, potatoes 49 **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles of cleaner.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Potato balls, empenadas, croquettes
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potato balls 121, chicken and beef empenadas 112-115 **Admin Complaint**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
12/12/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Bucket used as scoop in bulk black beans - COS.
  • Critical - Food employee wearing nail polish.
  • Critical - Ice stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Leak in plumbing at triple sink.
  • Critical - Unlabeled spray bottle of liquid - mgr couldn't identify it.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. kitchn manager
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. towel dispenser inoperable at handsink by triple sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. jug of detergent in it
  • 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. all training expired 2-11
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cups of expresso on shelf over prep table Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of equipment
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior lid of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after touching wiping cloth, between glove changes Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. cooks not washing hands, do not know food temps
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. very soiled, greasy cardboard covering kitchen floor
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. no kit for quats
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jacket on food
  • Critical - Observed pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. fly strip over prep table
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pans of steak 45-47, chicken 45, pork roasts 46. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bulk food containers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. towel dispenser at handsink
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. with open potting soil
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored over food. chemicals over soda boxes
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored over utensils. cans of tile adhesive, liquid tape
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Plumbing improperly installed. water from handsink draining onto floor
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. partially cooked yucca 95, pork 85 on stove. tostones 80 on shelf under steamtable. beef 83, chicken 125 on steamtable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pork roasts
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. covered w/ cardboard
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. wate, syrup, oil. Corrected On Site.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. numerous
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. numerous
11/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. soiled pans on rack
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. handsink which was located next to triple sink has been removed-must be reinstalled.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. cracked plastic containers
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cutting board
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. not wash hands betweeb gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. standing water in reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washed in three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. numerous
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over ready to eat dairy in walkin cooler
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. loose faucet at handsink
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. plantains at 110 kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. counters and shelves
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. numerous
9/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures walkin cooler holding at 45 on beef,poultry,dairy.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands only washed for 5 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit walkin holding food at 45.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored to go boxes not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin by soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area limes next at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked flqn.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar in tubs not labeled.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above plantains 91. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours must reach 165 rice 131,chicken,136,pork 141. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above garlic peppers.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor food in plastic can on floor in freezer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue reachin with cheeses and mushrooms.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored not inverted.
  • Observed water draining onto counter surface under coffee maker.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mopsink.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers By 3 baysink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored furniture cleaner on shelf next to utensils .
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name sugar,and breading. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area beef in walkin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface towel under cutting board.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container tongs in slaw.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands to hold utensils.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands washed for 5 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets make table.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust a/c vents in kitchen and fan guards in walkin cooler/freezer.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils cleaner in back by 3 bay sink
  • Critical. Observed pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle window cleaner.
2/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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