LA PANZA LATIN BISTRO INC

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 two cook, one dishwasher, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no current certified manager on duty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed one dishwasher, two cooks, and one server all handling food or food utensils with no certified manager present. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken and damaged handle on rice cooker in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall along back wall next to exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door in dry storage area, in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed same. Time Extended

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed assorted packaged desserts in front counter display without package labels must containing the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container with no handles stored in rice in storage container in dry storage area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above mop sink in dry storage.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Handle broken and missing on rice cooker in kitchen.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by back exit door.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on door of reach in freezer labeled "freezer 2" in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on food prep counter in kitchen.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler at front counter at fish (48F - Cold Holding); squid (48F - Cold Holding); octopuses (47F - Cold Holding), Chef removed put ice on items and put in reachin freezer and called for maintenance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Fish 49° Fish 48° Cooked shrimp Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: All employees expired Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Manager certification expired 7/16/23 Prometrics Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary strips - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: No test strips Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Employees responsible not filled out Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at the rear entrance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Holes not fix Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Twodraw cooler at front counter at Corvina ; (47F - Cold Holding); swai (47F - Cold Holding), items in unit one hour, . Chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance

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/

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink was being used to thaw fish. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of limes on the floor in the back room

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a hole in the wall by the rear entrance door.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice scoop in standing water. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water, chef removed Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired less than sixty days

High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Left on counter for lunch rush, chef placed back in cooler Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef removed bowl Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired license expired more than thirty days

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs on top shelf, above vegetables

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.emailed printed and posted Corrected On-Site