Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 340 E Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SALSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 340 E Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852
License #: 3800717
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( observed lights not shielded in kitchen)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( observed gaskets in reach in cooler with mold like substance)
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. ( observed license expired 12/1/13) **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.( observed raw shell eggs stored on top of sour cream container)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer used **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed cooked potatoes stored in plastic container sitting on top of cold wells in reachin preptop cooler, unable to benefit from cold of unit unless recessed within cold well containers, voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.observed pot of raw meat in reachin cooler with container of raw sausage sitting inside and on top of exposed meat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.rice stored on strainer on dirty dish rack and beside handsink, voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.observed milky water puddle with strong odor and lots of mop strings on ground at back door.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed open pot of raw beef over open container of cooked beef and cheeses in reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.storage area encroaching into exit hallway in kitchen, back door exit blocked
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.at kitchen
  • 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.non handled scoop on tea **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handsink cabinet not sealed wood particle board deteriorated unable to clean, not smooth hard nonabsorbable
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water on counter at 3 bay. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Presence of ants at floor at back storage area
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef next to and touching ready to eats foods **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.observed bowl of lemons stored in drink ice
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.observed small bowl of sugar/ cinnamon stored with no lid
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.storing damp dishcloth on oatmeal paper packets
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bowl of sugar cinnamon
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook use samed cloth towel to dry hands after washing and throw on bowl in shelf on top of oatmeal packets
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.containervof raw beef stored on top of container of cooked rice in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on mixer, on unused cleaned steam table lids
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook returned from store used 3 bay sink to wash hands, dried on towel
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed kitchen prep top cooler ambient air at 53?F, may not use to store potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41?F or colder. Also upright refrigerator freezer at front counter found at 47?F. May not use to hold potentially hazardous food unless able to maintain foods at 41?F or colder. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.garlic and tomatoes stored in splash zone of handsink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.foods in kitchen prep top cooler found at 51?F or warmer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed raw beef over raw fish in reachin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at back sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at back kitchen sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature.removed to freezer and rapid cooled then placed in cooler that maintained 37?F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dishes washed in soapy water with bleach, then rinsed in clear water with bleach then air dried. No clear water rinse between soapy water and sanitization step **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.observed lava rock mortars in use at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Touched cracked shell eggs then touched ready to eat tortilla without washing hands and changing gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on blender lid at kitchen
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.observed no sanitization step.No sanitizer used. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at back kitchen handsink
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pulled pork held on counter at kitchen founndcatb78 degrees F Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.Observed water accumulated on botom ofvreachin cooler prepcooler
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.utensils in containers not inverted so handles are up.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.2 door glassfront "Coke" cooler in kitchen found ambient air at 50 degrees F ...!!May not be used to store potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder. Corrected On Site. Owner will store uncoooked ,uncut,vegetables only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.observed mop stringson ground at back door
  • Critical - Observed food/ice received from unapproved source.unapproved raw shell eggs from private farm Corrected On Site.discarded.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.observed a pack of loose tacks stored on edge of shelf In front of microwave door and over steam table foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.obser ed comet beside shaker of seasoning and carmel syrup at prep counter beside 3 bay sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.obsefved soiled wet wiping cloths sitting on prep counter and makeline at kitchen
8/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler standing water in bottom of preptop reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cheese in ziplock, sausages in ziolock and sauce in plastic container sitting above and on top of reachin cooler well. not benifitting from cold air circulating within cooler. all foods held above wells out of temperature. Foods within the metal containers dropped into well area of preptop were found in temperature.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw bacon and eggs stored over fresh vegetables in Cokevreachin at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.thermometer in 2 door coke unit at kitchen thermometer 4 degrees F off of actual temperature
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.Observed didhwasher manually wash in 3 bay sink with no sanitation step Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed block of margarinevstored in pan with raw bacon at 2 door reachin at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked foods in reachin, cooked peppers, sauces.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.observed cove base missing at cookline. observed wall deteriorating and food trapped under wall floor gap at cookline
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.observed wall beside preptable open to wooden studs. drywall and wood not painted or sealed. exposed to food splash.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.obser ed grease dripping from hood filters and catch basin of hood.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at dishwasher. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.obser ed grease dripping from hood filters and catch basin of hood.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. observed cabinet holding handsink at dishwash machine not sealed. exposed particle board,exposed to splash.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 live small breed roaches on unused dish machine at dishwash area..
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found observed 1 live small breed roach at shelf above waitstation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches foundobserved 1 live small breed roach at steamtable on top surface.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches foundobserved 3 dead small breed roaches at handsink beside and between glass front cooler at kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed tracking powder present in food prep area.observed white pesticide powder all along wall of entire kitchen and food prep,and dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottleof blue liquid at front counter .
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.at cookline and along preptable area beside fryers.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.observed cove base missing at cookline. observed wall deteriorating and food trapped under wall floor gap at cookline
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.observed wall beside preptable open to wooden studs. drywall and wood not painted or sealed. exposed to food splash.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at back of kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed cutting board and knives stored on handsink basin in splash zone Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in any cold holding units.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.observed boxes and chairs stored in hallway to reatrooms in a mnnervwhich may obstruct exit in emergency.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.potato salad hheld in plastic container sitting on top of bins of slide top sandwich prep table. productvexposed to room temperature more than cooler temperature is unaable to hold cold. Corrected On Site.removed to lower portion of cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.boxes of straws on floor at front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.observed air freshner stored with single service items at front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.at dishwash area.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.new particle board counter at kitchen not sealed on exposed side,not non absorbable.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw pork on top of container of cooked tomatilla Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powdervat waitprep Corrected On Site.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.white rice found at 44 degrees F Corrected On Site.voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.beans and yellow ricevat 89 degrees F after 7 hours. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by tea pitcher and tongs on only handsink for establishment . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed staff handle dirty dishes then handle clean utensils and put away foods without washsing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.as evidenced by tea pitcher blocking only handsink for establishment .
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food prepared in a private home.observed tamali's prepared by private party in home. Corrected On Site. see stop sale MAY NOT SERVE AT ESTABLISHMENT .
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.hotdogs in reachin
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.tamali's , beans,
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.white powder at prep table tan container
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.rice served from counter not held at 135 degrees For hotter. MUST DISCARD AT 2:00pm ,put out of temperature control at 11ooam Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed peppers and onions located at sink around dirty dish drop off area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food, potatoes , stored on floor.at hall storage. 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 tortilla's, plating food and touching cheeses with bare hands. no gloves at establishment. Corrected On Site. got gloves, washed hands and put on gloves.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed cutting board and knife on handsink basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.wait staff dropped off dirty dishes and returned to prepare drinks without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.waitress plating foods. cook,
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. dishwasher putting away clean dishes,no hair restraint.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.cracked wooden cutting board in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.observed country crock butter container used to hot hold food in steamtable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen -only handsink in establishment . Corrected On Site.
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment.no conveniently located garbage can at handsink .
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.
  • 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
11/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet at mop sink leaking
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.ceiling tiles at waitstation water damaged and bulging.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.ceiling tiles at kitchen sagging.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided.
9/7/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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