DON TEQUILA

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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). All glassware will be washed and sanitized at dish machine in main kitchen. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler observed containers of cooked ground beef, cooked beans, cooked refried without date marking. Operator stated foods were prepared two day prior to inspection. Operator began to date mark food. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, observed a pot of cooked beans and a pot of vegetable soup unprotected without a lid. Operator provided protection at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Training expired for Alondra and Irasema. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in both ice bins at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. There is shelving in front the walk in cooler made of unsealed wood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee return to the cook line from outside not change gloves before handling a clean plate. Observed an employee wipe gloves on a soiled cloth then handle cheese before placing the plate in the oven. The employee was educated on proper glove protocol. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of WD-40 stored near a microwave at the entrance to the cook line. The chemical was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a ladder a chemical buckets.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the reach in freezer.

Basic - Covered waste receptacles not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2024.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the prep area. The cell phone was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable behind the bar.

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The tongs were properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom surface of the unfrozen margarita dispenser soiled with a black mold like substance.

Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the server expo line. The spoons were properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers of raw beef stored stacked on top of each other. The operator properly stored and covered the containers of raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk in cooler floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt and sugar removed from original packaging not labeled in the storage area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Walk in cooler, observed, cooked beef (54F - Cooling ). Per operator, product was made yesterday. Operator discarded beef.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Walk in cooler, observed, cooked beef (54F - Coooling). Per operator, product was made yesterday. Operator discarded beef.

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

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 three packages of Reduced Oxygen Packaged salmon not opened after thawing. Operator opened packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish room, and front line of kitchen

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator replaced empty sanitizer with a new bucket. Secondary test; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Lemons being stored in drink ice. Operator discarded affected ice, and moved pan of lemons See stop sale. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher Hand washing sink. Operator replenished towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At mop sink and utility sink.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Near walk in freezer

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dishwasher area broken tiles 9-12-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Per discussion, employee re-washed hands with hot soapy water. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris and grease

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area hand wash sink has no paper towels. 3-3-2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine also has accumulated slime substance on exterior of bin lid

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back prep area ceiling tile has opening to ceiling near walk-in cooler

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Kitchen knives on front line stored between refrigerator and cutting board counter top.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom has no covered receptacle in unisex restroom

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing in dishwasher floor

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area hand sink has no sign. 3-3-2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door torn and open screen

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Container lids stored on floor in dry store room Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar area used as dump sink, observed lemons, straws and ice in sink. Educated operator hand wash sinks are for hand washing purposes only.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of mold like substance inside of dish washing machine at bar area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice at bar. Operator removed ice scoop and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand-washing sign at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided sign. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked shrimp in reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Educated operator on the importance of proper food arrangement. Operator moved items into proper order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on inside of ice machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed empty / cleaned tomato can used to scoop uncooked rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris, dirt, grease on floor of walk in cooler under shelving.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from stand alone oven and in reach in cooler behind bar under frozen margarita machine. This is a repeat violation from 3/5/2021 and callback inspection on 3/8/2021. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork being thawed in original packaging at room temperature in prep sink. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator moved package to pan and placed under cool running water. Corrected On-Site