LA MEXICANA TACO BAR

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 chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in bar area blocked with C02 tanks. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

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 cheese container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salt in prep area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - 1. Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat lettuce in cookline flip top. 2. Grill flip top- Raw animal food - raw shrimp, raw beef and raw chicken - stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food - fresh vegetables- in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. 3. Storage reach in - raw shell eggs stored over pico. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu states white sea bass in ceviche however establishment is serving corvina. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish in ceviche not properly identified. Reviewed proper menu updating with operator. 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/ PIC - Dafna Londono Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar- under ice bin. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris - top shelf over steam table. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces in storage area glass door cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Raw chicken - items not commercially packaged - stored over Chicocate cake in reach in freezer in storage area. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in front counter glass door cooler date marked 8-14-2022. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in front counter glass door cooler date marked 8-14-2022. See stop sale.

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/ PIC - Dafna Londono

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. Per Brianna at Plan Review, no plans have been received. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area - under all shelving. Front counter - floor under shelving on wine wall.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Operator has written plan on site. Gave them email to send to plan review. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen changed gloves to prepare a ready to eat item without washing hands first. Instructed employees to wash hands. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chest freezer in kitchen: observed raw chicken stored above sweet potatoes fries (not all packed). Operator inverted products. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black reach in cooler in storage: shredded beef 44°, cooked chicken 45°, per operator foods in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed in chest freezer to quick chill. Now 40°. Corrected On-Site 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. Milk at bar. Opened on 12/5. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands for Hot Water. 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. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. For 2 tanks at bar. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared bathroom with 3 other restaurants. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle stored on counter at flip top in kitchen by grill. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. For door exiting from bar to patio area. Warning