Tortilleria La Mexicana #5, 701 Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TORTILLERIA LA MEXICANA #5
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 701 Hinson Ave, Haines City, FL 33844
License #: 6304817
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse near single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Tree limbs.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over cooked chicken near cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container inside hand sink in ice cream area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk sugar.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken inside walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle on 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside 1 door freezer in kitchen.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink draining into buckets. Advised operator to use large containers to wash rinse and sanitize dishes until problem is fixed.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken in sink in back room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Above 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over peppers and avocados.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over raw fish inside 2 door cooler in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Rust stains.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and soup inside walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dough making machine.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.inside 1 door freezer.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Microwave has hole inside.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups in dry storeroom.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Bulk sugar. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked chicken inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink in ice cream area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ice cream area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In ice cream area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked pork and soup inside walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Not dated.
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk sugar.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked beef and chicken.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulb sugar.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47°F.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over sauce.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 48°F.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48°F.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Beans inside walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and chicken inside 2 door cooler near cookline.
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near ice cream maker and under hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce inside walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Beef and chicken.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked beef inside reachin cooler near cookline.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw fish inside 2 door cooler near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Windex on clean pan rack near cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork inside walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. On ice machine.
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in ice cream section.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on prep table. 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. cook touching avocados. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked beef inside reachin cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup inside walkin cooler.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Frontline
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Mens restroom
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. To-go boxes in stock area
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in mens restroom
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Front handwash sink behind counter
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dishroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Milk shakes machine on front counter.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Tamales in upright freezer stored in to-go bags
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin freezer in back room
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives cookline Corrected On Site.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin freezer in back room
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler sauces
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin freezer back kitchen
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Limes in serverline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Cookline
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Windex on serverline by sauces
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Back storage area
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 01/30/11.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk frontline
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over dairy products in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken reachin freezer backroom
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Beans walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. serviceline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Serviceline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Banana split boats
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Disharea
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Womens restroom
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Kitchen
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/11/10.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. milk in ice cream area.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over cooked pork in reachin cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw chicken next to cooked pork in reachin cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. detergent on top of 3 compartment sink.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. milk in reachin cooler in ice cream area.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw fish inside 2 door cooler kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over cilantro inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee on prep table.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filter on ice machine not dated.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. near hand sink in ice cam area. Repeat Violation.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked beef inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside walkin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to tomatoes in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over raw beef in reachin cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over chips in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over potatoes in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. soup inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. on tortillas.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in bulk sugar.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filter on ice machine not dated.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in ice cream area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in ice cream area. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in ice cream area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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