Pablo's Mexican Rest Grill & Cantina, 12 N 2 St, Fernandina Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PABLO'S MEXICAN REST GRILL & CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12 N 2 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
License #: 5500918
Total inspections: 28
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks outside back area not secure **Warning** Tanks outside not secure at callback inspection
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One side of lid is missing from unit **Warning** Dumpster lid on right side still missing at callback inspection
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Flies in upstairs kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Flies observed in upstairs kitchen are at callback Inspection
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen hot and cold water turned off due to plumbing leak **Warning** Hand sink not operating properly at callback inspection
11/12/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks outside back area not secure **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed on floor in kitchen. Corrective action-manager discarded vermin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One side of lid is missing from unit **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Ice scoop sitting in ice bin with handle touching product behind bar. Also, scooping sitting in bulk beans, rice containers with handles touching product **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Unit on cooks line has some old food splattered in it **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Bags of shrimp sitting in bucket in prep sink thawing without any water running on them **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Flies in upstairs kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in chile pepper 83°, cut tomatoes 53° sitting in obtained under shelf on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on wall in kitchen and one live roach observed on floor in storage room next to kitchen. Corrective action-manager killed and discarded vermin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. Container of milk opened yesterday not date marked **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen hot and cold water turned off due to plumbing leak **Warning**
11/06/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead in upstairs dry storage room next to kitchen area. Approximately 30 dead throughout kitchen areas (floor, under prep table, in storage room near dish machine, behind refrigeration units) 1 dead inside sliding glass door cooler in kitchen. Operator contacted pest control company for immediate service. At callback inspection - Observed 1 dead in downstairs storage room area, 1 dead on cooks line in upstairs kitchen, 3 dead in upstairs dining room area. Corrective action-operator removed all dead vermin. Scheduled 7 day callback inspection to ensure food safety and sanitation At second callback observed two dead roaches in dish machine area. Operator cleaned up and discarded
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside partitions of doors of reach in cooler on cooks line are separated and coming off. Interior of reach in cooler still separated at callback inspection Interior of cooler doors not repaired at second callback Inspeciton. Operator waiting on repair man to arrive to fix
10/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead in upstairs dry storage room next to kitchen area. Approximately 30 dead throughout kitchen areas (floor, under prep table, in storage room near dish machine, behind refrigeration units) 1 dead inside sliding glass door cooler in kitchen. Operator contacted pest control company for immediate service. At callback inspection - Observed 1 dead in downstairs storage room area, 1 dead on cooks line in upstairs kitchen, 3 dead in upstairs dining room area. Corrective action-operator removed all dead vermin. Scheduled 7 day callback inspection to ensure food safety and sanitation
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside partitions of doors of reach in cooler on cooks line are separated and coming off. Interior of reach in cooler still separated at callback inspection
  • 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. Scoop laying in bulk rice container with handle touching product. Scoop laying in bulk rice container at callback inspection.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Small flies in upstairs kitchen area Small flies in downstairs kitchen at callback inspection.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead in upstairs dry storage room next to kitchen area. Approximately 30 dead throughout kitchen areas (floor, under prep table, in storage room near dish machine, behind refrigeration units) 1 dead inside sliding glass door cooler in kitchen. Operator contacted pest control company for immediate service.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside partitions of doors of reach in cooler on cooks line are separated and coming off.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Old food debris along wall edges and under equipment in upstairs kitchen area
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets in reach in coolers on cooks line have some black slimy build up and some old food built up inside them
  • 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. Scoop laying in bulk rice container with handle touching product
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red buckets on floor in upstairs kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Small flies in upstairs kitchen area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 50°, milk 48° in black refrigerator in downstairs service station. Corrective action-operator moved product to upstairs coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 8 lives in updating dry storage room next to kitchen area. Approximately 10 live behind equipment on cooks line in upstairs kitchen. Approximately 20 live under prep table in upstairs back kitchen area near dish washer. Approximately 15 live in/on wall in upstairs kitchen area next to storage room
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of in has some black build up in it
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior of small unit at entrance to cooks line has some excessive old food build up inside unit. Interior of glass front cooler has excessive old food built up inside it
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Unit in window at stairwell in red
10/14/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, buckets of cooked tortilla chips on floor throughout establishment **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop laying in bulk sugar, rice and beans containers with handles touching product
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Behind bar
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several tubes in kitchen upstairs missing shields
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used in water side of salter behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in holders on bar where customers sit **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Buckets at 0 ppm. Corrective aciton-manager put chlorine in buckets and retested at 100 ppm
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer buckets sitting directly on floor in upstairs kitchen
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45° in cooler in upstairs kitchen
  • 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. Queso sauce 50°, in cooler upstairs. Corrective action-operator voluntarily discarded product
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Whole shell eggs stored over cooked brisket in reach in cooler upstairs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. On unit in downstairs service area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade In upstairs kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water heater went out. Corrective aciton-operator fixed water heater. Retested hand washing sinks, all have hot water
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Several containers of sauces and salsas in old sour cream containers not labeled
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Queso sauce placed in cooler covered to cool
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole, pic de gallo, salsa all prepared yesterday morning not date marked.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Missing originals for several employees
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Gun behind bar downstairs near restroom has some build up in it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cooked tortilla chips on floor in downstairs kitchen
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Scoop in ice bin behind bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Units in upstairs kitchen has some old food build up interior top
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Container of steak not covered in chest freezer on left outside upstairs kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink behind bar at 0 ppm Corrective action-added chlorine to sink
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 00 ppm. Corrective action-operator primed unit to feed sanitizer into machine
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 55°, in pan next to flat top. Corrective action-cooked place tomatoes in ice bath. Cooked chicken 53°, in reach in cooler in in upstairs kitchen. Corrective action-cooked placed ice bag in product **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp, raw beef and whole shell eggs in stand up cooler in upstairs kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Nozzles and area around nozzles have some black build up on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hams sink upstairs kitchen had pane with water in it **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler fans soiled with food debris. Fan covers in unit upstairs have some dust build up on them
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco shells made yesterday not date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Red portion of gun behind far end of bar has some build up in it **Repeat Violation**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in store room not secure
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Fry oil jug on floor under cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several in kitchen upstairs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Down stairs in service area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Up stairs on cooks line
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop buried in bulk sugar container down stairs **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer upstairs
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In two units upstairs
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Gaskets on coolers throughout have some buildup on them **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel in counter in kitchen area
  • High Priority - Bar Star sanitizer in three-compartment sink not at proper minimum strength, according to manufacturerys instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink behind bar at 0ppm
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Fruit fly like insects throughout kitchen/bar area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Refried beans 108? in hot unit on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Whole shell eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler upstairs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw seafood in cooler upstairs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 48? in small reach in unit on cooks line. Corrective action-placed ice bags on product
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black build up inside unit **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles have black build up on them
  • 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 gallons not date marked **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Old food built up on unit
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in bar blocked
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in downstairs kitchen area not hot water available **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler up stairs has dust build up on fan cover
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sinks up stairs. Added towels to one sink
  • Intermediate - Reach in cooler missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Unit upstairs on left side on kitchen entrance has missing cover
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole, pico de gallo and chicken enchilada mixture not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Unit at far end behind bar has build up inside red portion of it **Repeat Violation**
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. A sink in downstairs kitchen/storage area
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of sugar has scoop laying unit with handle touching product **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of opened water sitting on prep table. Glass of water without lid sitting on top of food items next to make table **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Interior top of machine has slime built up in it **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda nozzle at far end of bar has build up in it
  • Critical - Observed employees food not separated from establishment food. Employee food stored along side establishment food in reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bucket of lemons stored in ice bin used for drinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce and box of product stored on floor in upstairs kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cooks line have old food build up on them. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Microwave interior tops have old food built up in them.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Jackets stored on can in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Whole shell eggs stored above cooked chicken on reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Jug of cleaner stored with cans of tomato sauce in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Several items prepared over 24 hours not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple items in reach in coolers not labeled
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed CO2 tank in storage not secured.
  • Critical - Observed RIC without thermometer.
  • Critical - Observed back/side door in need of door sweep.
  • Observed cloth under cutting board in prep area and in RIC.
  • Critical - Observed container of lemons in drink ice.
  • Critical - Observed employee drink (coffee) cup on prep table without lid/straw.
  • Critical - Observed flies and fruit flies live in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by unapproved method - chicken in deep pan.
  • Critical - Observed food build up on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed fry oil container stored on ground not 6" off ground.
  • Critical - Observed hand sink (next to dishmachine) without paper towels.
  • Critical - Observed hand sink used as a dump sink.
  • Observed hood lights without covers.
  • Observed ice scoop sitting in drink ice bin and bulk bins.
  • Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed icemachine with mold build up inside.
  • Observed large amount of grease build up behind cooks line.
  • Observed leak inside 2 door reachin cooler - dripping from fan area.
  • Observed missing hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed olive oil and other product not labeled on cooks line.
  • Observed personal item (telephone) on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed self closure on door to patio not working.
  • Critical - Observed spices on shelf uncovered. On spice rack.
7/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/5/2012Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cracked lid
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.towels in sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar handsink
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. some cards expired.
  • Light not functioning. room with water heater
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. two, whole tomatoes
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. upright reach-in pooling water
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. queso dip in deep plastic container on storage shelf 87'F Corrected On Site. put in shallow pan in freezer
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in on cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over buns, reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. five on top of water heater, five under mop sink, eight behind box freezer, one by ice machine downstairs Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between wall and pipe
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
2/17/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One under handsink in warewash area, two behind box freezer, one under dish machine. Not complied. Five under mop sink, five on top of water heater, eight behind box freezer, one by ice machine downstairs.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • 1 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 under handsink by dish machine, 5 on top of sealed box of saran wrap, 10 on side of mantle, 12 on/next to stairs, 20 under unused reach in coolers, 20 in pan of liquid under soda boxes. 10/18/11: 5 moist droppings behind AC unit upstairs, 3 in mantle upstairs, one under handsink in warewash area, 20 along wall under reach in coolers and soda boxes in dry storage area. 10/25/11: one under handsink in warewash area, two behind box freezer, one under dish machine.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed rodent activity as evidneced by rodent droppings found. 5 moist droppings behind AC unit upstairs, 3 in mantle upstairs, one under handsink in warewash area, 20 along wall under reach-in coolers and soda boxes in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue bottle by handsink.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. reach-in
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. plating guacamole Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 under handsink by dish machine, 5 on top of sealed box of saran wrap, 10 on side of mantle, 12 on/next to stairs, 20 under unused reach-in coolers, 20 in pan of liquid under soda boxes
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach in freezer
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. blue bottle by handsink
10/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. restroom and server area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. server area Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. ladies restroom and storage area by water heater Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. 0-220, chef has it at home
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. light, interior and exterior
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. by clean plates, service window upstairs
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date on it, by tea machine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. ladies restroom
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bar Corrected On Site.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed pepper, tamales, egg whites in prep reachin, discarded Corrected On Site. 48F egg white, 48F pork, discarded
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. prep reachin not keeping potentially hazardous food at 41F or below; don't use this reachin until fixed 9/23/10 reading 50F
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date, by coffee maker
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright reachin, prep unit Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep unit
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet at 2 comp sink
9/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken, soup in reachin
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. 55F in reachin, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed pepper, tamales, egg whites in prep reachin, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. prep reachin not keeping potentially hazardous food at 41F or below; don't use this reachin until fixed
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. bar cooler where wipping cream is, also 2 prep reachin at cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken tamales over raw beef in box freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw scallops and fish over salsa in reachin Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bottles of water at bar, plastic bins with chips at server area
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board at prep unit with raw meats
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. touched bread; got gloves Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop on top of ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. washing hands with gloves on; explained to him Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 seconds; explained to him Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. under steam table Repeat Violation.
  • Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date, by coffee maker
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright reachin, prep unit Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. prep unit
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. over fryer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. dishmachine not properly working Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm; set up manual sanitation until dishmachine is fixed
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. at bar
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. upright reachin
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and door frame. upright salsa reachin at server station; upright reachin kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. light on interior top
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vents in salsa reachin cooler by soda syrup rack; also reachin in kitchen
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between wall and 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. handsink and mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet at 2 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. at 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. prep sink at server area has soap, paper towels and sign
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handsink at bar and by 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. storage by rear door and hood
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket at cook line
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. across from service window Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. owner couldn't find his
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. mgr in Mexico
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know big 4 foodborne illnesses
7/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in several reach-ins
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. personal drink in ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw seafood in reachin by cook line; raw beef and raw chicken on top of fish in box freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cheese dip in reachin cooler 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. on sugar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. touched raw meats and then handle tortillas; explained him Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. over microwave Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 reach-ins upstairs
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. sugar container, beverage area; salt and caldo de pollo in kitchen
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed. usind cloth towel to place glasses at bar
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. washing and rinsing cutting board, but didn't sanitize; explained him
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. at bar
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. mop sink and handsink upstairs
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. spoons in handsink at beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. at bar, 1 handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. bleach next to box with salsa and drinks in storage/walk-in
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm in bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. in office
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Open space between hood filters.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Grease dripping from hood pipes.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-05-2 Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by cola cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs kitchen chest freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Dairy
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Containers
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-11-1 Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bucket of lemon wedges.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bulk containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bulk container.
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ice.
  • Violation: 10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. s oop on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putti9ng on gloves.
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Slicing tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Inside liners to chest freezer lids hanging loose, held up with tape.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers.
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Open space between hood filters.
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Dishmachine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Ice bin under cola dispenser.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ds in handsink By ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen. Dry storage area.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Open space top and bottom of rear door from storage area 1st floor.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Grease dripping from hood pipes.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-05-2 Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by cola cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs kitchen chest freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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
10/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Dairy
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Containers
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bucket of lemon wedges.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bulk containers.
  • 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. Bulk container.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ice.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. s oop on top of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putti9ng on gloves.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Slicing tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Inside liners to chest freezer lids hanging loose, held up with tape.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bulk containers.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Open space between hood filters.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Ice bin under cola dispenser.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ds in handsink By ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. Dry storage area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Open space top and bottom of rear door from storage area 1st floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Grease dripping from hood pipes.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen by cola cooler.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Upstairs kitchen chest freezer.
  • 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
8/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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