CUBAN TASTE RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box of frying oil blocking the handwash sink at entrance to the kitchen. Operator removed the item. 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. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed can opener blade not sharp at prep table.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose hot side handle at ware washing area handwash sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat shredded cheese at Reach in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw bacon to the bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Make Table.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large utensil on top of kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the large utensil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at frontline next to Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over mayonnaise at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side faucet handle falls off at ware washing area handwash sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at multiple cold holding units.

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils on shelf not inverted at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over potatoes at Reach in Cooler. Operator relocated the potatoes to a proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Provided the form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large container lid at handwash sink next to entrance door of the kitchen. Operator removed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed potatoes at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the potatoes above beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels next to the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty bottle of soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce. Operator removed sauce under raw shell eggs. 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 milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue build up. Observed at can opener blade.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed recyclable aluminum cans and large container at cookline handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple cans in handwash sink at ware washing area.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.