LA UNION RESTAURANT OF FLA

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored in printed to go bags . 2. Reach in freezer - raw chicken stored in printed to go bags. Operator replaced in food grade bags during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment is open for business. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk In cooler -Sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours . Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk In cooler -Sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside ice machine next to steam table. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sea food ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw or undercooked item .Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

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/ Manager in charge Adalberto Tiburcio Mayen. Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water reading 84F. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In both bathrooms. Operator provided during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water reading 84F. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In food preparation area - used to dispense salt , sugar, cheese and flour . Operator removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over ice machine in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Ice maker door is broken. 2. Reach in cooler next to back door gasket torn/ hanging. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease . Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen at cook line. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In true freezer , raw goat stored in printed to go shopping bags. Operator removed and stored in food grade container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in lower left flip top raw pork sausage stored over pico de gallo. Operator reorganized storing pork sausage to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed in walk in cooler - Cabbage slaw (60F - Cold Holding); cooked beans 59F - Cold Holding); Chicken tamales (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in unit over night exceeding 6 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed in walk in cooler - Cabbage slaw (60F - Cold Holding); cooked beans 59F - Cold Holding); Chicken tamales (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in unit over night exceeding 6 hours. See top sale. 2. Observed in walk in cooler -Whole milk (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was held in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator moved to another cooler for quick chill.* Corrective Action Taken. Warning

Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip top cutting board soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw or undercooked item. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink Next to 2 door reach in true cooler. Operator provided during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Observed - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Lower left flip top - condiment container with no handle stored in Parmesan cheese to dispense. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to walk in cooler - large cutting board on prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has a hole to the bottom of door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed at cook line , hood vent has grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In ware washing area, hand wash sink plumbing in disrepair. Establishment has another working hand washing sink in kitchen.Warning Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed lower left flip top at cook line has standing water. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in walk in cooler ,swai fish fillet thawing in standing water. Operator discarded water during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled cloth tucked in apron after handling raw foods. Explained to manager that wiping cloths cannot be tucked in aprons and used for wiping hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Multiple employees eating in kitchen and not washing hands and changing gloves before moving to next task. Reviewed with manager to explain handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, partial bus pan of refried beans with white mold spots. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork and cheese mix in standard plastic to go bags in walk in cooler. Advised manager to use food storage approved bags. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open container with raw shrimp stored above house made Pico de Gallo in reach in back freezer. Employee moved shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs (56F - Ambient). Eggs in-unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees did not change gloves after handling raw foods and continued preparing multiple food items. Reviewed with manager to explain to employees the proper use of gloves and washing hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, Block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); tomatoes vegetable sauce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork mix (57F - Cold Holding); cooked potato cheese mix (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); refried beans (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef ribs (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 24 hrs. 2) In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs (56F - Ambient). Eggs in-unit more than 24 hrs. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); tomatoes vegetable sauce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork mix (57F - Cold Holding); cooked potato cheese mix (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); refried beans (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef ribs (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometers in walk in cooler reading 38 F and 42F. All foods 56F to 57 F. Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked. Warning

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

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer reached 36F in ice water, not lowering to 32F. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, refried beans, assorted mixtures for pappusas and tamales in reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked from when prepared. Per employee all items prepared more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has blackish mold-like substance. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in kitchen prep area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in kitchen have grease and dust buildup. Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container of coffee in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 1) Multiple employees eating while preparing food in kitchen area and not changing gloves and washing hands after. 2) Employee drinking from open container of coffee in kitchen. Reviewed with manager to explain procedures to employees for eating away from kitchen and proper handwashing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has visible gap in bottom of door. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor area around cook line and back storage area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored in box on walk in cooler floor. Employee moved from floor to. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood vents have heavy grease buildup. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Multiple employees eating while preparing food and not changing gloves and washing hands after. Reviewed with manager to explain procedures to employees for eating away from kitchen and proper handwashing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted and soiled. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled especially near back hand wash sink and reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non-food grade bag in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler, cooked pork 44F - cold holding. Per operator, item was placed in unit from freezer approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item moved to another cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove at cook line, rice and beans (129F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Item reheated to 189F. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter, vegetable salad (62F @ 12:25 - Cooling since 10:30). Items were being cooled in a unit with ambient temperature of 61F. Items placed into freezer to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to wash wiping cloths. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen, tamales cooked Monday March 17, not date marked. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to scoop pico in low bow cooler across from cook line. Employee removed and cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 knife handle not stored above shredded lettuce. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking then engaged in food preparations without washing hands Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in true reach in freezer raw chicken in stored in direct contact in a thank you t shirt to go bag. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. Some TCS foods in cooler not at proper temperature. Per employee eggs in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. Some TCS foods in cooler not at proper temperature. Per employee eggs in cooler overnight Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (63F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (63F - Cold Holding); sour cream (58F - Cold Holding) per employee not portion or prepared today held less than four hours.employee removed items and placed in other coolers. Ambient temperatures of walk in cooler 50F advised employee to ice down and not to store any TCS in unit unil fixed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed step ladder in front of hand washing sink Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic garlic containers stored in hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen employee bathroom Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and employee bathroom. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sauce in walk in cooler Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense salt Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on spice rack. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover of ice machine not attached to the ice machine. Observed gaskets torn on true reach in cooler and freezer doors Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed small ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in bottom of flip top cooler Warning

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed missing cold water handle on hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands to initiate a task working with food. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored in t shirt thank you to go bags in freezer chest. Observed black bean paste being stored in T shirt to go bags in true reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Less than 60 days. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over diced tomatoes in true reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp over cooked beans in True reach in refrigerator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 50F . All other TCS foods not ar proper temperature. Per operator egg held in cooler more than 24 hours. Se stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cabbage slaw mix (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); caso (52F - Cold Holding); beans and cheese mix. (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held more than 24 hours. Observed raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 50F . All other TCS foods not ar proper temperature. Per operator egg held in cooler more than 24 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cabbage slaw mix (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); caso (52F - Cold Holding); beans and cheese mix. (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held more than 24 hours. Per operator not portioned or prep today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers and plastic water bottles stored in hand washing sink at rear of kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. And sink located at rear of kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at rear of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chicken base and rice. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic water bottle on shelf with clean pots and pans. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water valve from hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair though out kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

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

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Multiple employees changed gloves between tasks without washing hands first. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken in reach in freezer in standard printer to go bags. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In True reach in cooler in back prep area, container of portioned raw shrimp above container of cooked beans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. Per manager eggs in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (55F - Cold Holding) Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. 2) Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (56F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In center kitchen fliptop, CENTER FLIPTOP UNIT - cooked pork (66F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (57F - Cold Holding); house pico de gallo (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit between 9:00-9:30am. Employee found unit unplugged and plugged back in. All items moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill. Repeat Violation 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. Spanish bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee unable to locate test strips. Warning

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/ PIC tiburcio mayen Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employees unable to locate thermometer. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Individually portioned foods and salsa in front counter glassfront cooler have no date marks. Bulk Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front counter. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up in ice bin. Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from uncovered cup by prep table beside walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on top of fliptop unit just inside kitchen. Unit used to hold to go containers and portion cups. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing pots and pans in middle sink and rinsing in end sink. Reminded employee to properly set up sink in correct order. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles / surface missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas of floor have damaged surface exposing bare concrete. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus-pans of plantains on floor under prep table by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on corner of steam well table. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil at cook line not labeled. Warning

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Isopropyl alcohol and skin cream found next to seasonings in dry storage.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stand up Reach in freezer by hand wash sink - cooked pork (47-66F - Cooling) - Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. beans and cheese (54-55F - Cooling) at 11:10 since 9:00 - 54F at 11:40 sour cream (57-58F - Cooling) at 11:10 since 9:00 - 57F at 11:40. Operator moved product to another operable cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Advised operator to gain proof via seafood purveyors.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tostones in thank you to go bag. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator changed water and adjusted strength. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cheese in make table reach in. Operator inverted product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stand up Reach in freezer by hand wash sink - cooked pork (47-66F - Cold Holding) - Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Walk in cooler - cooked yucca (51-52F - Cold Holding) - per operator not prepped or portioned today; see stop sale

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table by fryer - marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at 10:30 since 10:25 - 45F at 11:30. Advised operator to ice or move product to another operable cooler.

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

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on clean dish rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, plastic bottled water and single service cups on floors in dry storage room. Operator elevated products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bin with handle down. Operator inverted with handle up. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Warning

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cream in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over beans in reach in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - mozzarella (57-60F); cheese (56F); butter (54F); shell eggs - ambient temperature 50F. Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F); raw chicken (50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - Raw beef (51F); mozzarella (57-60F); cheese (56F); butter (54F); shell eggs - ambient temperature 50F. Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By ice machine. Hand sink filled with miscellaneous items and blocked by boxes and large pots. Operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site Warning

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/ Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both kitchen hand sinks. Warning

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both kitchen hand sinks. Warning

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F); raw chicken (50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Cookline 2 door reach in - torn gaskets. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - Cole slaw stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink by ice machine. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - observed 2 live flying insect flying and landing on cooler with ice. -main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed 10 live flying insects flying inside trash can and landing on peppers inside case. -main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed 4 live flying insects flying around and inside dish machine. -front counter at reach in cooler- observed 6 live flying insects flying inside trash can. -main kitchen walk in cooler- observed 1 live flying insects flying around garlic and refried beans.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-raw chicken breast (54°F); beef flank (53°F); shredded cheese (54°F); refried beans (54°F); beef and potatoes (53°F); whole shell eggs (51°F). Operator stated items was delivered yesterday and cooler is not working. Advised operator to to move all TCS Foods to working coolers. See Stop Sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-raw chicken breast (54°F); beef flank (53°F); shredded cheese (54°F); refried beans (54°F); beef and potatoes (53°F); whole shell eggs (51°F). Operator stated items was delivered yesterday and cooler is not working. Advised operator to to move all TCS Foods to working coolers. See Stop Sale.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dry storage room-observed 2 dead roaches on floor at cases of soda. -main kitchen at ice machine- observed 1 dead roach inside Hand washing sink. -main kitchen above 3 compartment sink- observed 1 dead roach inside ceiling light shield. -main kitchen above deep freezer-observed 4 dead roaches inside lighting shield.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep counter top cooler- observed employee cellphone on cutting board.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main kitchen at deep freezer- observed standing water on the floor.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Main kitchen cook line above prep table-observed lighting shield missing.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen Observed employee Gatorade inside reach in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen walk-in cooler- observed all shelves rusted.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at deep freezer- observed wet mop on the floor not inverted.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Main kitchen cook line prep counter top cooler- observed soiled wet wiping cloth on cutting board.