Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant, 2613 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2613 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33563
License #: 3912822
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Large spoon , scrubbing pads
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar area
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.missing
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sink spayer
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sprayer nozzle on sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.dish area
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw shell eggs over coked foods
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milks
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.sprayer nozzles
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on outside of icemachine
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw shell eggs stored over lettuce ,lemons in walkin
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted -tin foil togo boxes
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.times two-glass of water,cup of coffee
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. underside of cutting boards
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. lettuce and ch- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers -cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on underside of soda tower
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.looks like oil
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt or sugar
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. chicken wings over cooked beans
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tin foil pans on cookline need to be inverted
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. door needs a door sweep
  • Observed personal item stored with food. backpack Corrected On Site.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. door closer broken on employee bathroom
9/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.meat on floor of walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. server pit lemons on cups with barehand
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle down in large sugar container
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cup of coffee on back prep areas
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. lexan pans cracked or broken
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar areas
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with buckets and utensils
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. door closer broken on employee bathroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens bathroom
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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
7/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Wrap frozen tortillas in foodgrade-rated-plastic wrap.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Provide buckets of sanitizing solution, for the storage of wiping cloths between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths on the countertops; store them in sanitizing buckets between uses.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the squeeze bottles with the common names of their contents.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave wet-wiping cloths lying on the countertops; store them in the sanitizing buckets between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Invert the top plate, on the stacks of clean plates, in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the cases of single-service items off the litchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Invert the takeout containers on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed outside of gase barrel not clean. Clean the grease from the outside of the grease barrel.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Clean the grease from the ground around the grease barrel.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Do not store equipment in the fire-exit hall from the dining room.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Remit proper payment, to Tallahassee, for renewal of the state license.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-storage container of sugar with its common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Place hot rice, uncovered, on the countertop, stirring often, until steam stops rising. Place rice in the cooler, uncovered, and stirring often, until the rice reaches 41 F.
  • 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. Do not scoop bulk sugar with a bowl; provide a scoop with a handle.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Clean the can-opener blade.
  • Observed build-up of dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean, and sanitize, the baby-changing table daily.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the case of napkins, off the floor, in the dry-storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Remove the "charlie bar", from the rear-fire-exit door, of the dining room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. 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. REMINDER: New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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