Sombreros, 1330 Us Hwy 301, Palmetto, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SOMBREROS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1330 Us Hwy 301, Palmetto, FL 34221
License #: 5105092
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dish machine draining very slowly, soapy drain. Not backing up into kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. RIC at patio taqueria. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Chef handled raw chicken, removed gloves, put on new gloves without hand wash. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Patio Taqueria RIC bottom unit: hot dog 45°F, salsa 45°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chef holding cooked chicken in pan to reheat prior to service. Chicken 61°F. Explained chicken must be kept 41°F or lower, or 135°F or higher. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. bottom unit overnight: hot dog 45°F, salsa 45°F **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. Hot dogs at taqueria patio. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3CS. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area/Taqueria Patio added. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical cleaner. **Warning**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/8/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 2 Propane tanks (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. Storage room off kitchen. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On 05/07/14 4 dead roaches at dish machine, 1 live roach in the dish machine panel. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing near dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at Dish Machine. Per owner, plumber has been contacted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Salsa, cut tomatoes, soup, cut leafy greens. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On 05/07/14 4 dead roaches at dish machine, 1 live roach in the dish machine panel. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher at handwash sink at wait station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked On cook line with box of tortilla chips. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 3 employees present. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3CS. **Warning**
5/7/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/7/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Container of tamales. **Warning**
  • High Priority - 02/20/14Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live and 1 dead roach on dishmachine. 2 live roaches on wall above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**02/21/14 1 live roach 3 dead roaches beneath prep table near 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
2/21/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Throughout bins: salt, flour. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Container of tamales. **Warning**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in sour cream tub, flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in Walk inCooler 44°F: shredded chicken, beef, green salsa. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live and 1 dead roach on dishmachine. 2 live roaches on wall above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. In wait station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Throughout entire kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **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. Salsa prepared two days ago not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
2/20/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine at entrance of kitchen. Ice scoop at bar stored on liquor bottles.
  • 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. Salt in sour tub labelled sour cream.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per translator for cook, Beans and salsa in WIC prepared two days prior.
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Alcohol glasses prepared for use, not stored inverted and without hand sink splash guard at bar.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on make table cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - 5 gallon uncovered container of cooked pork in walk in freezer, covered with ice buildup from condenser leak in unit. Ice is on bottom of unit, shelving, packaged foods and this particular uncover container.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. [Refried beans in large, deep rectangular stainless steel pans in back of walk in cooler at 50degF. Staff states beans were prepared 9/29. First temperature in center of pan 50degF. Second temperature in same location 50 min later 49degF.]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm after several cycles with 1/3 chemical still in sanitizer container.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [wait station and cookline] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. [83degF water at 3 compartment sink at bar ]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [Bar prep counter to left of handsink where blender is kept is peeling, broken particle board with potential to contaminate prepared drinks.]
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [4 large pans of refried beans prepared 9/29 as per staff, in back of walk in cooler.]
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. [5 gallon, uncovered, container of cooked meat in walk in freezer. Contaminated by ice from leaking condenser unit.]
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). [Refried beans]
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [by kitchen prep table.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [Bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [Cookline make table]
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Violation page not available, only page 1 of 3.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of tomatoes while dicing by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener blade and rust built up on gear. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hot dog lying directly on walk in freezer shelf and food lying directly on lower shelf of walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer from bottom of cooling unit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. [Raw shrimp over cooked meat in walk in cooler.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shellfish received from unapproved/unlisted shipper. [Shell oysters in small container in walk in cooler. Stock belongs to employee and cannot be served.]
  • Critical - Paper towel dispenser by wait station is stocked but will not dispense. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine or quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm when testing for both sanitizers near tea station. Corrected On Site.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-mens room handsink
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (raw beef)thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for flour and salt lacking handle.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic drinking cups
  • Critical - Observed box of food stored on floor in wa in freezer.
  • Observed knife stored in crevice of wood shelf above cookline
  • Observed scoops for flour like substances in kitchen and ice scoop at bar lacking handle.
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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
3/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed reach in cooler by wait station holding ambient air temperature of 51 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site to 41 degrees fahrenheit
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed three large containers of refried beans held between 49 and 50 degrees fahrenheit in walk in cooler. Cook indicated beans were cooked day before inspection. Issued stop sale.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic drinking cups
  • 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 food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed refried beans placed in deep dish to cool in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk, potentially hazardous dressings , cheese, and whip cream held in reach in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 51 degrees fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods reading temperature between 54-56 degrees fahrenheit. Issued stop sale.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked eggplant and cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shredded cheese stored in non food grade bags in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at dishwash area.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed bags of ice stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Observed unwrapped straws at bar for customers self serve.
  • Critical. Handsink inadequate at bar. Handsink from bar area removed. Establishment must provide handsink at bar area.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floors in walk in cooler turning upward.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Observed baseboard peeling from wall under three compartment sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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