SR. MICHE TAQUERIA

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat meats. Operator moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than two hours. Operator moved items to different cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, handwashing sink blocked with multiple cups. Employee removed cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink area, shrimp thawing by sink. Instructed employee to put shrimp in sink with running water. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat salsa in back true refrigerator. Operator separated 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. New employee hired 1 day ago did not sign employee health agreement. Printed out form. Employee signed during inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at dish area hand sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cu used as scoop in rice container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee drink stored in ice bin. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Back true refrigerator gaskets torn Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil squeeze bottle in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new sanitizer solution, chlorine 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal cell phone, then proceeded to to work in cook line, using same gloves, after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Lower cooler in rear kitchen. raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding) per operator food held less than 4 hours, eggs moved to reach in fervor a quick chill Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding); guacamole mix (52F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours, employee moved food to reach in freezer for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of soiled plates and bowls inside, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower cooler next to three compartments sink, not keeping food to cold holding temperatures of 41F or below.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle touching ice, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, substantial build up of grease.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Service area, forks and knives not inverted, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Brooms, brushes and cleaning utensils stored inside mop sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mop stored wet on floor next to steam table, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

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 cooked beef inside 2 door duckers freezer in dining room area. Operator moved raw chicken and stored on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef inside 2 drawer cooler under grill in cook line. Operator rearranged food containers and stored raw food correctly.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair on left door in True refrigerator in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken stock (51F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over chicken broth in True 2 door reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken stock (51F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held in cooler overnight. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken stock (51F - Cooling) in deep covered plastic container per operator held in cooler overnight. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink next to ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pic Alejandro Bozo Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023 Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on left door of True reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of sprite in True reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Tray of raw eggs touching bags of cheese. - Raw meat stored above ready to eat shrimp.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled porked (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Item was not prepared or portioned today. It placed in cooler to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store sanitizer buckets and utensils. PIC removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing sanitizer in dining area. Operator labeled bottled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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 scoop handle not stored above flour in container across from back exit door.