TAQUERIA EL JOVENAZO

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen as evidenced by dishes in sink. Operator removed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed same. As evidence of food debris in hand sink Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed at callback same. Time extended until April 3 2026 Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach seen crawling under stove in kitchen . Operator killed , cleaned and sanitized area during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on stove- rice (112F - Hot Holding. Per operator item was out of temperature for less than 2 hours ago . Operator reheated rice to 168F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen as evidenced by dishes in sink. Operator removed during the inspection. 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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in kitchen at hand wash sink, unlabeled bottle containing bleach. Operator labeled bleach during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom in dry storage area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In customers female restroom and in employee restroom.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bags at stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored product properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At low boy reach in cooler in kitchen. Cooked tripe made 8/7, cooked chicken made 8/6. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cooked chilly salsa (50F - Cold Holding) Observed filled almost to rim of pan. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for 2 hours. Advised operator to cut portion in half and place in bottom portion of cooler. sour cream (50F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 2 hours.Observed in squirt bottles, filled above rim of pan at flip top cooler. Advised operator to place in bottom portion of cooler. 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 cooked range on top of cook range : cooked onions (126F - Hot Holding) ; steak (114F hot holding); cooked beans (123F hot holding) Per operator out of temperature for approximately 2 hours.Advised operator to reheat to 165 + F Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee serving diced lemons with bare hands. Employee educated to use glove when serving lemon slices. Employee put glove on. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - in vegetable reach in cooler in back of establishment raw shell eggs stored with unwashed lettuce in vegetable cooler in back of establishment. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - raw shell eggs stored next to sour cream in low boy cooler. 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 stainless steal reach in cooler, vegetable rice (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has 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 stainless steal reach in cooler, vegetable rice (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours.see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line; cooked onions (109F - Hot Holding, second temperature 138-163F). Per operator, items were has been out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Item placed on grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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 milk opened 3/24/25 not date marked. Warning

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

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on flip top cooler. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored above cooked rice in true reach in cooler on cookline 2) Observed raw chicken stored above uncovered soups and sauces in saber glass door cooler in storage area.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches in gasket of three doors flip top cooler where uncovered food items are srored in kitchen Approximately 5 live roaches in 2 doors reach in cooler in front of cookline 1 live roach on true reach in cooler by cookline

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bust pan with onions stored in handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dining room

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes ceiling tiles in storage room

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cuts no longer cleanable on three doors flip top cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on glue trap in imperial oven. Approximately 10 dead roaches on left side of cookline by true refrigerator. Approximately 10 dead roaches between water heater and asber reach in cooler in storage area 5 dead roaches under front counter in service area 3 dead roaches next to true reach in cooler in service area

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching red sauce in true reach in cooler on cookline.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen. Observed interior of all reach in cooler soiled. Observed interior of imperial oven with excessive grease build up Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered in asber glass door reach in cooler in storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen at counter top and low boy cooler- observed containers of roach killer spray and Operator using spray to kill live roaches.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Main kitchen counter top cooler cutting board- observed 1 live roach crawling on cutting board. Main kitchen low boy cooler- observed 1 live roach crawling underneath low bow cooler on the floor. Main kitchen behind microwave-observed 1 live roach crawling on wall. Front counter behind true reach in cooler- observed 16 live roaches crawling on the wall, inside electric socket and on electric wires.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed roach killer spray being stored at counter top and low boy cooler.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen HWS- observed spatula inside HWS.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main kitchen- observed at all cooler, counter top cooler and low boy cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Front counter underneath expo window- observed hole in wall approximately 6x4 inches. Dry storage room at rear exit door- observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen counter top cooler- observed 2 ounce container inside salsa.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Main kitchen microwave- observed microwave heavy soiled with grease accumulation and food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Main kitchen- observed 20 pound bag of sugar open with no cover or protection.