LATIN FOOD BLESSINGS

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped hands on apron and proceeded to put on gloves without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 roaches in walk-in cooler not in use. Observed two roaches on wall above prep sink next to walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw fish and proceeded to handle tortilla without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Container lids stored next to three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in cook line grill, 106F. Manager turned up heat on grill. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Area underneath Horchato dispenser. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket stored next to cook line, 0 ppm. Manager added chlorine to water, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cheese stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager discarded cheese during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 1:00 pm. Manager opened door to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated tomatoes prepared the previous evening. Manager unable to state that tomatoes had cooled properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated tomatoes prepared the previous evening. Manager unable to state that tomatoes had cooled properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket next to three compartment sink,200+. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bags of cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager stated chicken prepared the previous morning.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at three compartment sink. Manager added bleach water label to bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor next to three compartment sink. Manager cleaned up dead roach during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar next to front counter coffee machine.

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction proof for shrimp in ceviche. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over portioned cooked rice in walk-in freezer. Manager moved chicken below cooked rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over pepper ace in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Raw fish stored over cooked rice and portioned sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager moved all fish to bottom shelves of coolers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: rice (45F,46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); veal (45F - Cold Holding); pork (46F). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at opening, door to walk-in cooler open frequently. Manager opened door to adjacent walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in front counter cooler: rice pudding (45F,46F,45F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared two days prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in front counter cooler: rice pudding (45F,46F,45F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared two days prior. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on co9k line, 200+ ppm. Manager added water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer for walk-in cooler reading 30F, ambient temperature of walk-in cooler 44F. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee portioning fries in hallway next to restrooms. Manager had employee move portioned fries to freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of ice machine next to three compartment sink. Hood vents over cook line grill greasy.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining room and placed chicken on grill without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes. Manager stopped employee and had employee rewash dishes and wash hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over minced garlic in reach-in cooler across from grill. Manager placed fish on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: rice (45F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 11 am, the door was propped open for a food delivery. Manager propped open door to walk-in freezer to help reduce the temperature in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored above three compartment sink. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Manager returned items to dish area to cleaned. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glasses stored in front counter hand washing sink. Manager removed glasses from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test kit.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available that employees have been informed of their reporting responsibility.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in dining room near restroom. Manager discarded roach. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from three compartment sink. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee removed drink from cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in back of kitchen. Bag of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in container of water on cook line, 58F. Manager placed container on grill top, 138F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler across from kitchen hand washing sink. Shelf above oven greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed weight loss pills stored on a table with onions and peanuts in the back hallway. These were placed in a pocket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored on the table, Ambient air temperature next to the egg 51F. These were moved to the walk-in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk in the front line reach-in cooler, 44F. ALSO, blocked butter in the walk-in cooler 54F. ALSO, house sauce in the walk-in cooler 51F. The internal freezer door was opened, the Ambient air temperature dropped to 41F in 18 minutes. The block butter dropped to 50 in 11 minutes.. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on the front line: hand sanitizer and sanitizer wipes on the front line stored next to and over food and clean silverware. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at the 3 compartment sink. ALSO, the reach-in freezer has an accumulation of spills on the lowest area. This item Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink blocked by 3 broom/dust pan handles. Brooms were moved . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front line hand wash sink with glasses and spoons in it.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed lack of proof of a Certified Food Manager. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed lack of proof of any training available for review. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle stored on a shelf over the prep line. This was discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed sauces being portioned in the dining room. The sauces were moved to the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle touching ice in the front line ice chest. ALSO, in the ice maker, the handle is in the ice. Both handles were adjusted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler cooling coils with an accumulation of dust.