ALTA VACA GRILL

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. Observed server handle dirty dishes and then, without washing their hands began handling clean utensils to roll up silverware. Operator had the server wash their hands properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on the splitter at the mop sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen with a cupcake pan in it and the handwashing sink near the grills with glass bottles in it. Operator removed all items from handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals near the near handwashing sink. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee soda can in the walk in cooler. Operator removed soda can. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat ham and cheese not in its commercial packaging in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over cooked ready to eat sausages in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk in glass door cooler across from the grill without a date mark. As per operator, item was opened on 10/12/2025. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with a blue chemical inside without a label. As per operator, chemical is windex. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster with a lid missing.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (123-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat on cooker. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line and dishwasher area Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date mark on meat sauce prepared 03/19/2021 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.in dishwasher areas

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of cooking oil stored on the floor in front kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles, box of beef, box of raw shell eggs stored on the walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine the ice scoop in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water temperature 67F next to rice cooker.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertically separated from cheese in flip to cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed TCS cheese sliced on 10/11/2024 not date marked.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce made on 10/11/2024.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at handwashing sink at dishwashing area in disrepairs.

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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired on 12/12/2023

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored cooking oil. Operator removed oil from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, potatoes cooked yesterday morning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oils stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed an open box with dinner rolls stored next to handwash sink exposed to contamination. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over Parmesan cheese. Operator moved cheese to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

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. Emailed operator bulletin Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container of liquid soap and wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink next to flip top cooler at front counter.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink 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. Observed house made chimichurri in walk-in cooler per operator made Sunday.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed carry out single service containers stored upright on shelf above prep table next to walk-in cooler. Operator invert carry out containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Observed water in bottom of reachin cooler infront of cookline.