LA PERLA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed hand dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw pork (not commercially packaged) stored directly above cooked peas. Operator stored items correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored directly above unwashed onions. Operator stored correctly. 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 at flip top coolers in kitchen - cooler#1 boiled yuca (52F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature since last night. See stop sale. Cooler #2 cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature since last night. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top coolers in kitchen - cooler#1 boiled yuca (52F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature since last night. See stop sale. Cooler #2 portioned beef (47F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Employee place ice bags on top of item. Cooler #2 cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature since last night. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib under handwashing sink in kitchen . Observed at hose bib outside. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 tanks not secure in ice machine room. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpacks hung on dry goods rack. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ice machine room. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler - onions stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in bucket full of water (75F) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator stored in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Observed employee handle personal phone then proceeded to serve soup without handwashing. Employees complied. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees wash hands in cold water (76F) at handwashing sink in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at large chest freezer by expo window - ice cream(not commercially packaged) and chili peppers (not commercially packaged) stored in same container as raw fish. Operator removed and stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ceviche - diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cigarette pack stored on prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinsing wiping cloth at handwashing sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and tiradito not marked as raw in menu. Repeat Violation 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/ Observed 5 employees on duty engaged in food manipulation without a manager present.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar. Operator provided item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees engaged in food manipulation without proof of training.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen (76F)

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in storage room.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing watch. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at mini fridge in kitchen by expo window.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer - container of octopus not covered. Operator covered item. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed sugar, flour, plantains stored in dirty equipment at prep area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed cooked chicken stored next to raw chicken dripping from sides in reach in cooler at cook line. 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 cooked octopus, cooked mussels, raw shrimp , boiled yucca, raw steak ,raw calamari, raw chicken, raw swai , raw chicken in reach cooler located at cook line with temperatures ranging from 45- 69 °F. Per operator products were removed from walk in cooler at 11:00am to 11:30pm first temperature at 3:15pm. Observed cooked non pasteurized eggs scrambled with eggs cooked from March 9th with temperatures ranging 46-49°F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked octopus, cooked mussels, raw shrimp , boiled yucca, raw steak ,raw calamari, raw chicken, raw swai , raw chicken in reach cooler located at cook line with temperatures ranging from 45- 69 °F. Per operator products were removed from walk in cooler at 11:00am to 11:30pm first temperature at 3:15pm. Observed cooked non pasteurized eggs scrambled with eggs cooked from March 9th with temperatures ranging 46-49°F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chicken soup reheated for immediate service less than 135°F. Operator reheated soup to 165°F Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fly sprays stored on shelf with fruit mix packets. Warning

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 chlorine wiping cloth exceeding 400ppm.. 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 on March 10th per operator not labeled. Observed milk in reach in walk in cooler opened from March 8th not labeled. Operator labeled milk Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar area with mold like substance on the nozzles, the interior of nozzles, and holder. Observed reach in cooler at bar area with heavy mold in the interior and lids of cooler where sangria fruit mix is held.. Observed nozzle of fruit drink with mold like substance. Observed ice scoop in dirty moldy water in ice scoop holder . Observed ice machine located at dry storage area with mold like substance. Observed cutting boards and can opener blade with mold like substance. Observed inside of reach in coolers and gaskets at cook line, bar area with mold like substance. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at bar area inaccessible with utensils and drain board and wiping towels. Operator removed and . sanitized sink Warning

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed no probe thermometer used to check internal temperature to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed all raw meat, fish and steak with no date markings to track date thawed. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lobster, beans, cooked chicken, cooked octopus with no date marking. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle scoops being used to dispense sugar, flour, rice, ice. Operator removed stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all equipment door handles with build up food residue and mold. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, vents, light shields in walk in cooler with grease build up and mold. Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed corvina fish thawed in cooler still in ROP packaging. Warning

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee frying chips then proceeded to take a chip and started eating in prep area. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal hand bag stored with single service items at bar area. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floors in kitchen, dry storage, Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by bar area heavily soiled. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on freezer floor. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife at ceviche station stored in cracks between equipment. Operator removed and stored correctly. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water at ceviche station less than 135°F. In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife at ceviche station stored in cracks between equipment. Operator removed and stored correctly. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items at bar area and kitchen area with no barrier not inverted. Operator inverted items Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken beside raw chicken in reach in cooler not covered. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on floor in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg, sugar, flour not labeled on containers in prep area. Operator labeled products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying around the back door and hand washing sink not touching anything directly. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over sauce in walk in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle dirty dishes then directly ran food to guest. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to pipe below hand washing sink with no hose bibb. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink Warning

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. Operator lacks knowledge of big 6 Food borne illness. Inspector provided poster to operator. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards grooved with mold like substance. Observed ice scoop dispenser stored in moldy water at bar area. Observed nozzles of soda gun at bar area with mold like substance. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink obstructed with hose attachment below sink at the entrance to kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container for cook line and dump sink at hand washing sink located at the entrance to kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chlorine test strips for dish machine or wiping cloth buckets. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at entrance door to kitchen. Operator placed soap in dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoops being used throughout operations in, raw corvina, flour sugar, cooked rice, ice Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area and dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles, hoods and vents in kitchen area with mold like substance. 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. Observed employees drinking from open cups on cooks line. Operator had employees discard beverages. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior back door. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with no self closing attachment. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout kitchen, prep, dish machine, dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Soya sauce on floor in dry storage area in front of ice machine. Observed gallon bottles of oil on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up in reach in freezers on cooks line. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided poster to operator. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink located at entrance door to kitchen. Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with no self closing attachment. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed PVC pipes under prep sink, 3 compartment sink, leaking water on floor and in buckets. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers and shelves with mold like substance. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located at bar area and in dry storage area with mold like substance. Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves with condiments and reach in desert cooler with surface rust. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers on counter not inverted. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water in prep sink. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored on floor. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar in prep area not labeled. Warning