LA UCHIRENA COFFEE EXPRESS LLC

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to Expresso machine blocked by a wooden chair Employee removed chair Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink Employee replaced paper towel Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives used for food preparation stored between wall and three compartments sink Employee removed knives and placed in plastic container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking water on prep area of flip top cooler Employee discarded drinking water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of beans stored on kitchen floor next to Turbo Air Freezer Employee placed beans on pallet Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe under three compartment sink

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger patties stored over arepas in reach in freezer.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with cleaning chemicals stored next to mayonnaise. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with garbage container. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food stored inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator relocate food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked beef and chicken stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooker on 11/02/2025.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with mayonnaise stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed no minimal labeling on frozen empanadas stored in freezer at self serving station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed food boxes stored on floor at front line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with soup stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with garbage container. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A poster has been given to the operator. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing device on restroom door.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on food preparation table next to clean food container. Operator relocate bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside Turbo Air freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside microwave.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed frozen empanadas at self-service freezer does not have the requirement of minimal labeling.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink in kitchen block with garbage container.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored in handwashing sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with plantains stored on floor in prep area. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup in turbo air freezer.

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 with handle stored in salt container.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salt in prep area. -Observed uncovered containers with meats stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed faucet handle at handwashing sink in disrepairs at dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken and beef stored over arepas in turbo air freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink at front line block with high chair. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and other food containers not stored inverted at storage area.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in food preparation area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with drinking water and drinks stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 scoops with handle stored in flour and sugar containers. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster emailed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Per operator posted not received, emailed poster Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink, in rear kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Hand wash sign emailed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line. Soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back entrance door, right bottom frame is broken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-20: Observed sameness Time Extended

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 solution, chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whirlpool RIF- ground beef patties over prep cooked arepas. Employee placed ground beef under RTE food Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table- in house prep cilantro sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Observed sauce stored on prep table inside single service cups. Per operator food held less than two hours, operator placed all SS cups inside RIC Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided and explained Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to coffee station, blocked by a chair , employee removed Corrected On-Site

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

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/

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of prep food held + 24 hours not dated. Employee placed date labels in all containers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. 4/8/2022

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two open bottles of water on prep table, next to Whirlpool RIC. Employee removed 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 cell phone on top of microwave. -bottle of vitamin as on same shelf of storage rack of dry goods. Employee removed both items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee used visibly soiled food thermometer to measure food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. Thermometer with build up of grease and food debris

Basic - Food stored on floor. WIC- bag of onions, bag of carrots, container of hot sauce, Employee placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Inside back entrance door, right bottom frame is broken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters on cook line -outer doors and handles of Whirlpool RIC with abundant build up of food debris and grease in rear kitchen -RIF-GE- outer doors and handles

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -RIC/RIF- Whirlpool-shelves have build up of food debris and grease RIF- GE- build up of food debris

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed container holding sugar with no label stored on preparation table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live fly in kitchen food preparation area, no food contact. Instructed person in charge to remove fly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and fish in true fridge in kitchen.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Observed large pot holding sauce no date marking. Person in charge states prepared on Sunday 4/22/21. Instructed to properly date mark foods prepared on site.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed front counter hand sink blocked by chair in kitchen. -Observed hand wash sink in ware wash area blocked by containers in kitchen. Person in charge unblocked sinks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no hand soap provided at sink in ware wash area in kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee bag stored on shelf, under prep table in kitchen. -Observed employee cell phone and medicines stored on shelf next to clean dishes in kitchen.

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Observed boxes of plantains stored on floor, underneath dry storage shelf in kitchen. -Observed large pot holding sauce, bag of carrots, packs of soda/juice beverages, box of green peppers stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed food containers holding sugar, cornmeal, and salt with no labeling in kitchen.