AREPA MAGNET PLUS

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed reach in freezer raw chicken thighs stored on top of a container of mini cheese empanadas not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw package of bacon stored over margarine in continental reach in. Operator stored correctly 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 hot holding unit chicken empanadas (122-130F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (119-128F - Hot Holding) per employee held out of temperature less than two hours. Employee increased temperature of holding unit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two spoons stored inside from counter handwashing sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen hand washing sinks

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

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator is using three compartment sink.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher at 00 ppm after several attempts. Employee set up triple sink for manual sanitizing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Establishment not using dishwasher. Employee set up triple sink. 100ppm Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at display case - shredded beef empanada (125F - Hot Holding); meat empanada (127F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee raised cases temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed at display case - cazon fish empanada (128F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Employee raised temperature Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front - handwashing sink without paper towels. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle hung from shelf - item filled with blue liquid, as per employee liquid unknown. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at prepping area above prepping tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Same Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up sink (100 ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Establishment not using Dishwasher machine at time of inspection. As per operator, waiting on part to get delivered for proper fix. Triple sink at 50ppm Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of establishment. Operator cleaned machine. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Same Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box; cheeses buns (112F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese bread (115F - Hot Holding), per operator food hot held less than two hours and food rotates less than 3 hours. Emailed and explained TPHC form. Corrective Action Taken

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 to operator . Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -one water damage tile above prep station. -missing one tile above ice machine -one water damage tile above cook line. Repeat Violation

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. Self customer-reach in freezer, tamales and assorted desserts missing product identification, name and address of establishment. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching solid items on dishwasher, then put gloves, without proper hand washing, then prep containers of mozzarella cheese.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At kitchen- reach in cooler -Observed raw chicken in same container as raw beef. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At kitchen-reach in cooler observed cooked tomatoes and onions sautéed labeled exceeded 7 days marked since preparation. Operator discarded items. See stop sale.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At kitchen-reach in cooler observed cooked tomatoes and onions sautéed labeled exceed the 7 days marked since preparation. Operator discarded items. 3-501.18(A) FC: (A) A food specified in Paragraph 3-501.17(A) or (B) shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in Paragraph 3-501.17(A), except time that the product is frozen; (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or (3) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Educate and Provided operator with poster to Reviewed Big 6 poster** Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed broom and dustpan blocking hand washing at kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed orange juice prep on site, without bear warnings label.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Front counter, and kitchen - unable to dispense paper towel, operator place paper towel at hand washing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At kitchen- reach in cooler - observed Containers of soup, and green sauce no date marked. Per operator food was prepared less than 7 days. Operator put date mark to items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At mop sink room.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At dry storage -Prep station.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone and purse item store above food utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 soup, caked dessert, beef-chicken empanadas, cheese fingers, and hand and cheese bread sandwiches for customers self-Service no properly label. Educate operator of proper label procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter, and kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloth not store in sanitizer solution, at front counter- coffee area. Operator place cloth on sanitizer solution Corrected On-Site

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

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 commercially slice deli meat ham sliced in plastic wrap and portioned on February 24th per operator not date marked. Operator labeled product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand in 3 compartment sink located in dish prep area.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at hand washing sink located at front counter unable to dispense paper towel. Operator placed towel at hand washing sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign located at front counter Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in morena condiment located at front counter. Observed no handle scoop located in sugar located at front counter.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door and handles with build up soil residue. Operator clean and sanitized door handles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cellular phone being stored on cutting board on reach in cooler located in kitchen area. Observed employee opened bottle water being stored in reach in cooler with food being stored with prepped items for customer service.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exterior door with gap opening beneath.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs, and spatulas on equipment door handle. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs used for empanadas being stored in an unprotected manner at front counter.

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 packages of food in customer self service area does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Operator started labeling products

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed potatoes directly from bag not being washed before peeling. Operator had employee wash vegetables Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar located at front counter with no label. Operator labeled product 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 packages of food in customer self service area does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of artichoke 14oz on shelf mixed in with other cans. See Stop Sale Operator discarded cans.

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put hair restraint on after being instructed by inspector and returned to work no hand washing. Corrected on site Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw eggs, cooked eggs, and placed cooked ready to eat arepas on plate.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of chemicals, Lysol, bleach being stored on floor below3 compartment sink. Operator removed and stored correctly. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles of unknown substance not labelled. Operator labelled bottle Corrected On-Site

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 commercially processed meats opened, sliced on 8/25 with no date marking. Operator dated all products. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, tres leche not date marked. Per operator product made from 8/25. Operator dated product Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food build up and mold like substance located in kitchen by prep area. Operator removed clean and Sanitized Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on spout, base, guard of mixers for making empanadas, arepas and bread. Operator cleaned and sanitized all 3 mixers Corrected on site 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 dish machine at 0 ppm. Inspector had operator discontinue use and set up manual hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing being used for dump sink for beverages with ice. Educated operator on hand wash procedures Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hand washing sink being blocked by wiping bucket and beverages. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and door handles of reach in freezers and coolers located in kitchen area encrusted with food debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. Drink on prep table while prepping arepas. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler located in the kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hair net. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers from overnight with water in containers. Operator separated containers and put to air dry Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice creamreach in freezers in dining room

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 handles of scoop in flour, sugar,baking sod. Operator removed and stored properly. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice machine located in prep area. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

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 empanadas in front freezer on cooking pans not in containers or labelled for sale to consumer. Operator removed all pans from front freezer to be labeled and put in correct containers Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean sanitized containers in prep area No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine dish machine

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee stirrers in dining room not protected. Operator removed to cash area to be dispensed by operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken being thawed in 3 compartment sink in standing water. Operator removed and put in refrigerator Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored directly on washed oranges used for juicing. Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed juice machine next to hand washing sink at front counter. Observed flip top oven directly beside hand washing sink in prep area exposed to splash. Advised operator to install splash guards to prevent contamination.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from open ac PVC pipe overhead. Into bucket overflowing on floor. Per operator AC is leaking and will be fixed today. Observed water leaking from reach in cooler to front counter floor. Operator emptied water from drain pan and cleaned floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine at 10ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site