SALSA BRAVA MEXICAN GRILL

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near dishwasher, observed strainer in Hand washing sink

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris

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 changed sanitizer bucket. Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

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

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 two cooks and two servers with no certified food manager present.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In Walk in cooler observed cooked chicken with no date marking.

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 concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12-1-24. Operator paid to renew license during the visit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef was stored directly above whole muscle cuts of beef in the walk-in cooler. Also raw shell eggs were stored directly above ceviche in the same cooler. Operator moved product to proper storage hierarchy for food protection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the left lower door of the maketable at the cook line

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu does not indicate Ceviche Blanco made with raw white fish and shrimp as being a raw item. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed menus on order just have not been delivered yet. Time extended 30 days to allow delivery of new menus with proper markings. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: Observed menus still not marked properly. Admin Complaint

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. Observed no written plan for clean up vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink.

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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement.

Basic - Dishes dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishes being dried with a towel.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs touching raw meat and chicken. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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 dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called technician.. Repeat 4/7/2022 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn on the cob ready for use stored in non food grade. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator removed from bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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 three cooks and one server working and only saw one food handler certificate.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed measuring cup with no handle stored in the rice. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

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 dish machine at 0ppm. Operator setup manual sanitizer in triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2021 for the establishment. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over vegetables in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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 scoop in beans, rice and flour not stored with handle above the product. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored food contact side up. Educated operator on proper storage and operator removed for proper cleaning and storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label for flour. Operator provided label. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

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.

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food shrimp being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Operator moved shrimp to reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings back delivery door not protected with self-closing doors.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle broken on hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator has new faucet waiting for installation. Operator repaired faucet temporarily until replacing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation