Old Mexico, 1812 S Hwy 77 Ste 123, Lynn Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OLD MEXICO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1812 S Hwy 77 Ste 123, Lynn Haven, FL 32444
License #: 1304951
Total inspections: 35
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*****
4.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
****
4.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning above cook line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken over steak in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Mario , Leonardo, and Felix on duty . To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. **Warning**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning above cook line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken over steak in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. **Warning**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact cart . **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning above cook line . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both kitchen sinks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above food prep area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Beans 51° F, beef 51°, rice at 47° F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked beans , raw beef over sauces in reach in coolers . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Chicken over steak in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans , rice , beef **Warning**
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 52° F, cut at 10 am . Manager moved lettuce container to ice bath .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked beans , raw chicken over cilantro and raw beef over unwashed produce .
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • 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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. Mario To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/13/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair/ missing in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in women bathroom, dry storage by ice machine and in kitchen by cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has hole in it. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles on chip drawer in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture- handwash sink by cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- chest freezer door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at handwash sink in kitchen by dish machine, observed 1 live roach under preparation table under cardboard being used to places line shelf, observed 1 live roach in cardboard box lining plastic container in dry storage, observed 5 live roaches in piece of cardboard wrapped on wiring that came with dish machine. Manager killed all roaches on site and pulled up all cardboard in establishment being used for shelving lining. Note: this violation must be corrected by 9/5/13. AC recommended. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans and rice. **Warning**
9/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed soiled shelving above clean plates. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair/ missing in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in women bathroom, dry storage by ice machine and in kitchen by cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has hole in it. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed phone on food preparation table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation- cook. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles on chip drawer in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop store in dirty container hanging on side of drink machine between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture- handwash sink by cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning at hood system and in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- chest freezer door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food- tortilla. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Observed ketchup bottle being reused for another food item. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf with clean equipment and utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition- strainer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Soy sauce, flour, and sugar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine store on surface with clean equipment over food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Refried beans cooked previous day and cooled overnight still at 48°f, in middle of food contents. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat product and salsa in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at handwash sink in kitchen by dish machine, observed 1 live roach under preparation table under cardboard being used to places line shelf, observed 1 live roach in cardboard box lining plastic container in dry storage, observed 5 live roaches in piece of cardboard wrapped on wiring that came with dish machine. Manager killed all roaches on site and pulled up all cardboard in establishment being used for shelving lining. Note: this violation must be corrected by 9/5/13. AC recommended. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed retried beans cooled overnight with food content still 48°f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed retried beans in covered plastic container with food stack on top did not cool within 6 hour time frame. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans and rice. **Warning**
9/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Observed handwash sink coming off the wall, hanging loosely. Sink still operating with water.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salsa. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed handwash sink coming off the wall, hanging loosely. Sink still operating with water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - 2 Dead roaches on premises in kitchen under equipment. Note: this violation must be corrected by 6/25/13. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over raw beef, out of original containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed I live roach on kitchen floor by fryers. Employee killed roach. Note: this violation must be corrected by 6/25/13. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
6/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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. Rice.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop sink closet room.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Manager came back in during inspection. 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. Taco salad shells. 17 shells. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Sliced Bell Peppers in container in reach in cooler with cloth in bottom of container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Turning water off with barehands instead of paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall on bottom section of wall in mop sink area.
  • Critical - Observed managers old bike and baby bike seat in food storage area leaning up against food items. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chili rellanos in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons at beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Barehand contact of Taco Salad shells.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop closet. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11, 11/15/11.
  • Ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Observed only a meat thermometer.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed employee dump drinks into handsink in kitchen by three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in soda machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Ground beef rolls. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools and paint supplies with paint in areas that may result in cross-contamination and interfer with cleaning in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chili rellenos and poblano peppers in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Shredded chicken, refried beans, chili rellenos and poblano peppers in reach in cooler made 3/17/12. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 11/15/11.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed no sanitizer in wiping cloths sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.-100ppm
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11. Diaz Roberto is scheduled to take test on 12/1/11.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covered. Corrected On Site. Observed beans at 60 degrees made two hours prior but in cooler covered. Uncovered and further review completed.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11 Diaz Roberto is scheduled to take test on 12/1/11.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 2. 08A-28-1: Observed 5 gallon bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage.
  • 3. 32-15-1: Observed no handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by employees, back wall by three compartment sink.
  • 4. 36-08-1: Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in kitchen. Repeat violation, 10/6/2010. Observed floors not maintained smooth and durable, easily cleanable in kitchen. Repeat violation, 10/6/2011. Upon callback, flooring is smooth and cleanable but floor and wall junctures are not coved.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass 2 door had stem thermometers in unit observed at 70 degrees. Not calibrated.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Salsa bowls.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed potentially hazardous foods above 41 degrees fahrenhiet and cooler hot inside.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Repairman to be called. Mannual sanitizer must be used until machine is working properly.
  • Helium tanks not adequately secured in hallway. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11. Complied on stip previous to this inspection and then found hellium tank in hallway to restroom not secured.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site. Gave a tube of test strips.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units in kitchen.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, back wall by three compartment sink and by side door in kitchen Corrected On Site. A.C. Pending.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed beef in reach in cooler marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Dated 8/22/11. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed bulk oil stored on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11.
  • Observed debris accumulated on flooring in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands and then apply gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cooks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in kitchen. A.C. Pending.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk Rice
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 52 degrees fahrenhiet, shredded this morning. Moved to another cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef filling at 47 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler. Moved to another cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef in reach in cooler at 46 degrees fahrenhiet. Moved to another cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 50 degrees fahrenhiet on table. Not stored deep enough in ice. More ice applied. Observed at 42 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shortning stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside lid of ice bin, soda station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage. A.C. Pending.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knifes stored between wall and three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair at three compartment sink. Cold water will not turn off.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beef filling and chili relano, and queso wraps.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Beef dated 8/22/11. Repeat Violation, 3/1/11.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 15 pounds Beans in reach in cooler observed at 51 degrees fahrenhiet, made and date marked 2/28/11. Repeat Violation, 10/06/10. Observed at 48 degrees fahrenhiet upon callback in reach in cooler, dated 4/28/11. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed 5 gallon buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, back wall by three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in kitchen. Repeat Violation, 10/06/10.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable, easily cleanable in kitchen. Repeat Violation, 10/06/10.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 15 pounds Beans in reach in cooler observed at 51 degrees fahrenhiet, made and date marked 2/28/11. Repeat Violation, 10/06/10.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, easily cleanable in kitchen. Repeat Violation, 10/06/10.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, back wall by three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in kitchen. Repeat Violation, 10/06/10.
  • Critical - Observed fry oil stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 10/06/10.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed5 gallon buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. 128 Enchiladas in reach in cooler. Observed dated, 2/17/11. 12 days old.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chili Rellenos in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry Beans, Rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, beef, sour cream, guacamole observed at 46 degrees Fahrenhiet in prep. area. Items have not been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Fried Rice in reach in cooler observed at 53 degrees Fahrenhiet.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Grease in dry storeroom. 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. Observed employee touching chips with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands and use gloves before handling chips. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area per management. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. 3/23/10
  • Observed sour cream container used as a scoop beans and plastic glass in sugar. No handle to dispense food items.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk Chips,bulk sugar, bulk beans, bulk rice.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Observed food debris on measuring cups stored on storage rack.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans.
  • Observed personal food stored on shelves with clean equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Whip and beaters to mixer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink by three compartment sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, hand sink in women's restroom.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gaps in side of back door in kitchen.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in lobby.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved, kitchen area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipment.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in storeroom.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Suntan products.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Srewdriver observed on food storage rack.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not stored properly. Observed soiled apron on cart with single servive napkins.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and cheese at 48 degrees in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Enchiladas at 77 degrees fahrenheit in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ground beef in reach in cooler at 58 degrees fahrenheit date marked 3-22-10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Three door reachin at 60 degrees fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 3-24-10.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Beer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Styrofoam bowl used to dip soy sauce. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 12-08-09
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen on preparation table. 12-08-09 Repeat Violation.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in kitchen in cups by drink fountain.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can and boxes in front of sink in dishroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 5-23-10.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Case of sweet and sour sauce in dry storage. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cheese in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice cream in reachin freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Salsa in reachin cooler using sour cream bucket.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Hanging on dish machine. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/09.
  • Critical. Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 9/30/09 .
7/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 1 02-22-1 OBSERVED READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED- BEANS IN REACH- IN COOLER. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • 3 26-02-1 OBSERVED REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • 6 51-11-1 OBSERVED CARBON DIOXIDE/HELIUM TANKS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED. REPEAT VIOLATION.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/16/2008Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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1 User Review:

Kelly mcdaniel

Added on May 27, 2017 5:03 PM
Visited on May 17, 2017 7:00 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
****
I love this place I eat there at least 3 times a week their food is always good seems clean to me I don't have anything better to say about a Mexican restaurant. I wish there were more like this
Would you recommend OLD MEXICO to others? Yes
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