LA CASITA SALVADORENA

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (60F - Cooling). Operator stated cooked beans cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee exited establishment through rear exit door then re-entered establishment through rear exit door then proceeded to handle clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Warning

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. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handed clean/sanitized dishes while removing from dishwasher placing to dry/store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. 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 removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk-in cooler; shredded semi soft cheese (62F - Ambient Cooling). Operator stated cheese shredded last night /cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked beans (60F - Cooling). Operator stated cooked beans cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk-in cooler; shredded semi soft cheese (62F - Ambient Cooling). Operator stated cheese shredded last night /cooling overnight, did not reach 41F within 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. At steam table; cooked beans (92F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked beans reheated on cook top prior to being held in steam table for 20 minutes, moved to be reheated to 165F and held at 135F or above. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Advised Operator of proper shell-stock maintenance. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed triple sink from right kitchen, different under right kitchen hood, bar is now office no hand washing sink, no plans submitted/approved. Advised Operator to complete 7005 application, submit with updated plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp being stored in same container as raw beef sausage. Employee separated items and placed shrimp in Reach In Freezer Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinking water in Everest freezer Employee removed and discarded drinking water Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replaced handwash sign Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage and shrimp being thawed at room temperature

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cheese Manager moved cheese to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store knives and meat cutter(Hatchet) Operator removed items and placed in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a bluish liquid identified as a degreaser located at the front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Greater than 100ppm. Operator diluted solution to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice, In front of Walk In Cooler

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Accumulation of rust in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler Chicharrones 58F-63F in deep plastic white bucket . Per operator not prep or prepare today. Per operator stored 24 hours ago. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler Chicharrones 58F-63F in deep plastic white bucket . Per operator not prep or prepare today. Per operator stored 24 hours ago.

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed kitchen sanitizer bucket 200 PPM chlorine. Operator diluted 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Chicharrones stored in deep white plastic bucket.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in flour bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed plastic bucket of yuca stored on floor in walk-in cooling. 2. Observed one box of baking potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated both items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At kitchen sanitizer bucket; chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store knives. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line; portion cup used to dispense beans. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter; box of oranges stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0ppm

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to walk in cooler. Operator placed roll of paper towel Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at wait station. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup of coffee on prep table

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over raw beef and chicken stored over cooked yuca in front line cooler. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam for 90 days.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in spray bottle on shelf next to dishwasher. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout bowl used to scoop rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs next to flat top.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. HWS in kitchen or front counter Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water sitting in container with raw sausages in front line cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean in 3 compartment sink. Operator changed water and was observed at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sesame seeds in dry storage