Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

CASA MARIA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2429 S 3 ST, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Mar 2, 2026
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24407597

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 7 flying insects. 6 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect in ware washing area. 1 flying insect in dining area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Observed 2 flying insects in bar area. Admin Complaint

29-19-4

Detail 24407598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drains in bar area with standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Observed drain under sink draining properly. Observed 1 drain near drink cooler slow draining . Time Extended

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-49-4

Detail 24395165

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0ppm. Observed that chemical jug was empty. Employee changed bucket out and ran and primed machine took second test at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 24395173

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 7 flying insects. 6 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect in ware washing area. 1 flying insect in dining area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24395168

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in reach in cooler over ready to eat peppers. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24395167

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.

35A-03-4

Detail 24395169

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in mop sink . Employee removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24395166

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

12B-09-5

Detail 24395174

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while engaging in food preparation. Employee discarded gum. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24395170

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer gaskets torn under grill.

08B-38-4

Detail 24395171

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large buckets of lettuce in walk in cooler stored on the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 24395164

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled with mold like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 24395172

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drains in bar area with standing water. Warning

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

22-42-4

Detail 24006720

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Chlorine sanitizer at 3 Compartment sink at 250+. Employee made adjustments to sanitizer. Took second test of 3 compartment sink sanitizer at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 24006723

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloved hands touching towel hanging on his clothing, also used towel to wipe in use knife. Spoke with manager regarding hand washing and the use of towels that are hanging on clothing. Employees removed towels and washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 24006718

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-86-1

Detail 24006721

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line under cooked peppers located in walk in cooler. Manager removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

09-17-4

Detail 24006727

Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee using bare hands to portion raw shrimp and proceeded to portion onions without washing hands. Intervened spoke with employee/ PIC regarding washing hands after touching raw shrimp then wanting to continue to portion and cook without proper hand washing. Employee washed hands and will use tongs. Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 24006724

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line food contact shelves in walk in cooler. Manager removed card board from shelves. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24006719

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on oven in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 24006722

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed employee cutting avocados touch blade of knife on trash can. Intervened and spoke with manager regarding cross contamination. Manager had employee wash knife properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24006725

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24006726

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed employee cutting unwashed avocados and removing stickers. Manager had employee wash avocados and remove stickers prior to cutting. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23600408

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects at the end of cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23600410

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler under grill Flank steak (48F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 39F. Employee stated they did have drawer opened during morning preparation. Employee will place ice on TCS items in drawer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23600406

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near mop sink without back flow device.

31A-09-4

Detail 23600409

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near ice machine blocked with tools. Employee removed tools and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23600403

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.

12B-02-4

Detail 23600407

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line while in preparation . Manager spoke to employee regarding eating in designated area. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 23600405

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23600404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23206864

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 3 flying insects in warehouse washing area. 3 flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed one flying insect in ware washing area. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23206863

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 2 live Roaches 1 live roach in mop sink. 1 live roach near walk in freezer. Employee killed and removed from premises.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Not observed at callback. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23206862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen. Employee removed from premises. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed 2 dead roaches. Manager removed and discarded from premises. Time Extended

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23171186

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 6 flying insects. 3 flying insects in warehouse washing area. 3 flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23171182

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed total of 2 live Roaches 1 live roach in mop sink. 1 live roach near walk in freezer. Employee killed and removed from premises.. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23171181

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen near walk in cooler soiled.

35A-03-4

Detail 23171184

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen. Employee removed from premises. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23171185

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer cooler under grill with torn gasket. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23171180

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee will store buckets properly. Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 23171183

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple items raw beef , frozen raw chicken and raw beef on prep table to thaw. Employee removed all food items and placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 23171187

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers containing flour, sugar without label on them. Employee placed label on containers. Corrected On-Site

May 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22885785

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 22885783

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen beef stored in non food grade to go bags stored in walk in freezer. Employee stated he will place in zip lock bags. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 22885782

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 no certified food manager available with 4 employees engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22885780

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at entrance of walk in freezer. Employee removed and discarded from premises. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22885784

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored of table near ware washing. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22885781

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer door gasket torn on cook line under grill. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22885779

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22850632

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Observed Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (50F); Raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). TCS foods not discarded from prior day stop sale, Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Manager stated they forgot to throw out the foods that were stop sale from yesterday. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22850631

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (50F); Raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). See StopSale TCS foods not discarded from prior day stop sale, Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Raw steak also has an odor coming from pan. Manager stated they forgot to throw out the foods that were stop sale yesterday. Admin Complaint

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22849963

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 flying insects One flying insect at entrance of kitchen, two flying insects in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22849965

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 22849967

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line in drawer reach in under grill Raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw cut chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Steak (49F-50F); Raw shrimp (50F-52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (50F-52F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F-51F. Employee stated all meats were kept in cooler from previous day. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22849968

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 more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without certified food manager on duty.

53B-14-5

Detail 22849964

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. Observed required training expired for multiple employees.

41-17-4

Detail 22849966

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of fabuloso cleaner without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22849969

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on drying shelf wet nesting not properly air dried.

14-11-5

Detail 22849971

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on drawer reach in cooler under grill area.

10-20-4

Detail 22849962

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of stove on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22849970

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Inspector provided hand washing sign for establishment. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22849961

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean dishes with stickers still on after washing.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22523226

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 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and use only manual sanitation until dish machine is sanitizing properly. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22523229

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22523228

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit with mold-like substance.

53A-05-6

Detail 22523221

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 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

53A-15-4

Detail 22523225

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector will provide copy of the Eight Food Allergens. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22523222

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple TCS foods made over the weekend not dated. Employee started to date mark foods in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22523227

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located in bar area. Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22523224

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on food preparation tables throughout kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 22523223

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.

08B-38-4

Detail 22523220

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large tub with raw beef stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22523219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 21767106

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 17 live flying insects in bar area. Approximately 5 live flying insects in beverage station by kitchen entrance. 2 live flying insects on cook line. Employee sprayed in bar, beverage and cook line. After a few minutes I rechecked and found approximately 5 flying insects in the bar area, 1 flying insect on the cook line, and approximately 8 flying insects in the beverage station by the kitchen entrance. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: 3 flying insects by soda rack in storage area near the cook line. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 21767108

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak and beef stored over opened case of stuff jalapeno with cream cheese in walk in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Raw shrimp stored over bags of French fries in walk in freezer . Not all products commercially packaged. Employee properly separated food Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21767105

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. ground beef (110F); pulled chicken (109F); pulled pork (108-110F) in steam table. Cook stated food was reheated and placed in steam table for hot holding approximately 2 hours ago. Cook began reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: At 6:00ppm found pulled beef 119-126F in steam table on cook line. Cook stated beef was reheated and placed in steam table to hold hot today at 3pm. At 6:00pm found cooked rice 122F inside secondary oven on cook line. Oven is not on. Cook stated rice was cooked and placed in oven as a back up at 3pm. Employee began reheating beef and rice. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21767107

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At 3:30pm found cooked beans at 70-71F cooling, queso 70F cooling, cooked chicken 78F cooling at room temperature on cook line. At 4:10pm took second temperature of cooling food and the food is at the same temperature. Employee stated food was cooked a few minutes ago and placed at room temperature to cooled down. Employee moved food to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Cooling not observed during inspection Time Extended

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 21762786

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 17 live flying insects in bar area. Approximately 5 live flying insects in beverage station by kitchen entrance. 2 live flying insects on cook line. Employee sprayed in bar, beverage and cook line. After a few minutes I rechecked and found approximately 5 flying insects in the bar area, 1 flying insect on the cook line, and approximately 8 flying insects in the beverage station by the kitchen entrance. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 21762791

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak and beef stored over opened case of stuff jalapeno with cream cheese in walk in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21762784

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (110F); pulled chicken (109F); pulled pork (108-110F) in steam table. Cook stated food was reheated and placed in steam table for hot holding approximately 2 hours ago. Cook began reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21762793

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb located in back storage room next to the mop sink. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21762787

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. Employee did not provide a clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Emailed clean up handout to owner. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21762788

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At 3:30pm found cooked beans at 70-71F cooling, queso 70F cooling, cooked chicken 78F cooling at room temperature on cook line. At 4:10pm took second temperature of cooling food and the food is at the same temperature. Employee stated food was cooked a few minutes ago and placed at room temperature to cooled down. Employee moved food to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21762798

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/ 4 food handler employees present during inspection. Certified manager not present.

11-26-1

Detail 21762794

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. Employee did not provide proof of food employee reporting agreement. Reviewed policy with employee and emailed employee reporting agreement form/handout to owner. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 21762790

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. No proof of training provided for Luis. Luis stated he was hired a year ago. Ramiro P certificate expired 9/17/2022

23-24-4

Detail 21762785

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled door handle on walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21762799

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler ceiling soiled by cooler fans.

35B-01-4

Detail 21762797

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door has a large gap at the threshold. Daylight showing

14-38-4

Detail 21762783

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chips stored in cracked container in storage room near the warewashing area. Employee voluntarily discarded cracked container. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21762789

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil and bag of onions stored on floor in back storage room near mop sink. Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21762792

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Middle hood filters soiled with grease buildup

29-49-6

Detail 21762796

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of main flip top cooler Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21762795

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of chips uncovered in storage room near warewashing station. Employee covered containers Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 21610823

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drawer cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: At callback : time needed to fix. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21610824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: At callback: time needed to fix Time Extended

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 21609248

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked pork (50-51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Manager stated pork was cooked last night and placed in walk in cooler to cool down. Container of pork has not been removed from cooler since it was placed there to cool down. Manager discarded pork. See stop sale. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21609249

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 flying insects on cook line by chip containers and soda rack. Three flying insect landing on chips on opened chip container on cook line. Approximately 10 flying insects in bar area by beer dispenser Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21609254

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored on top of container of lard in walk in cooler. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21609247

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three flying insect landing on chips on opened chip container on cook line. Manager discarded chips. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21609258

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork (50-51F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. Manager stated pork was cooked last night and placed in walk in cooler to cool down. Container of pork has not been removed from cooler since it was placed there to cool down. Manager discarded pork. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21609257

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in beverage station by kitchens entrance. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21609259

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21609250

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled on cook line. Employee cleaned handles. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21609252

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair above beverage station near kitchens entrance Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21609256

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drawer cooler gasket torn. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21609246

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21609255

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of meat stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21609251

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Main flip top cooler gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21609253

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of main flip top cooler on cook line. Employee cleaned water from cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 20898299

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in bar area by margarita machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 20898297

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored inside togo plastic bag. After reviewing with employee, he voluntarily discarded tortillas. Reviewed policy with manager. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 20898303

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Rice 77F inside oven. Manager stated rice was leftover from last night and it was left in oven overnight. Oven is turned off. Manager discarded rice. 2. cut tomatoes (49F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Cook stated tomatoes were cut yesterday in the afternoon and placed in cooler to cooled down. Tomatoes stored in a covered large container near walk in cooler door. Container larger then 4 inches. Manager discarded cut tomatoes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 20898295

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut tomatoes (49F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Cook stated tomatoes were cut yesterday in the afternoon and placed in cooler to cooled down. Tomatoes stored in a covered large container near walk in cooler door. Container larger then 4 inches. Manager discarded cut tomatoes. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 20898293

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 77F inside oven. Manager stated rice was leftover from last night and it was left in oven overnight. Oven is turned off. Manager discarded rice. See stop sale.

03D-15-4

Detail 20898302

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut tomatoes cooling in a large covered container. Container larger then 4 inches. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 20898300

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food bowls soiled with food debris stored inside secondary oven. Manager began cleaning bowls. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20898290

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink by walk in freezer. Manager provided paper towels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20898301

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in freezer. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20898294

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork not date marked in walk in cooler. Cook stated food was cooked 2 days ago. Manager date marked food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20898289

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches by back food storage room. Manager removed dead roaches from premises Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20898291

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exterior door has a gap at the threshold. Daylight showing. Reviewed policy with manager.

36-17-5

Detail 20898287

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer floor in disrepair Ceiling tile missing in women's bathroom Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20898292

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cut vegetables stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored prepped vegetables Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20898296

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of main oven soiled. Manager began cleaning oven. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20898288

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line coolers have soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20898298

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of broth stored in walk in cooler. After reviewing with manager, he covered containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03D-02-5

Detail 20542608

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (44-50°F - Cooling); cooked pork (58-62°F - Cooling); cooked beef (49°F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated food was cooked last night and placed in cooler to cool down. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46°F. Manager discarded food. See Stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Cooling not observed at callback Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Cooling not observed at callback Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Cooling not observed at callback Time Extended

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

03D-02-5

Detail 20534587

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (44-50°F - Cooling); cooked pork (58-62°F - Cooling); cooked beef (49°F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated food was cooked last night and placed in cooler to cool down. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46°F. Manager discarded food. See Stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Cooling not observed at callback Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Cooling not observed at callback Time Extended

35A-02-6

Detail 20534588

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects in kitchen near chips and salsa station and 31 small flying insects in bar area near margarita dispenser. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: 5 small flying insects in bar area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: 10 small flying insects in bar area Admin Complaint

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 20528039

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (44-50°F - Cooling); cooked pork (58-62°F - Cooling); cooked beef (49°F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated food was cooked last night and placed in cooler to cool down. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46°F. Manager discarded food. See Stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Cooling not observed at callback Time Extended

35A-02-6

Detail 20528042

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects in kitchen near chips and salsa station and 31 small flying insects in bar area near margarita dispenser. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: 5 small flying insects in bar area. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 20528043

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over bag of French fries in walk in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged. Manager separated food correctly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Raw shrimp stored over green onions in walk in cooler. Manager properly separated food. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20528041

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. cooked stuffed Chiles (68°F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Cook stated food was taking out of the cooler a few minutes ago. Cook placed Chiles back in main reach in cooler. 2. milk (45°F); liquid eggs (45-46°F); raw steak (45-46°F); raw beef (44-45°F) in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46°F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler on Tuesday. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 48°F. Manager moved food to walk in freezer. 2. milk (47°F) in stand alone glass door reach in cooler in expo station. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48°F. Manager stated milk was placed in cooler from walk in this morning. Manager placed milk in main reach in cooler on cook line. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Cooked pork 45°F, cooked beans 45-46°F, cooked chicken 45°F, raw beef 46°F, cooked Chiles 45°F. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 44-45°F. Manager stated cooler door was left opened for a while earlier today. Food was moved to walk in freezer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 20528040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of main reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Standing water still present. Time Extended

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 24

03D-02-5

Detail 20515457

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (44-50°F - Cooling); cooked pork (58-62°F - Cooling); cooked beef (49°F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated food was cooked last night and placed in cooler to cool down. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46°F. Manager discarded food. See Stop sale. Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 20515444

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager began working food on cook line without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 20515459

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handling raw chicken and then handling shredded lettuce without washing his hands on cook line. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with cook and manager. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20515458

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects in kitchen near chips and salsa station and 31 small flying insects in bar area near margarita dispenser. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 20515450

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over bag of French fries in walk in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged. Manager separated food correctly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 20515441

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cook handling raw chicken with hand and then handling shredded lettuce with same hand. Hands were soiled and not washed before handling lettuce cross contamination was observed. Lettuce was discarded. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20515456

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beans (44-50°F - Cooling); cooked pork (58-62°F - Cooling); cooked beef (49°F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Manager stated food was cooked last night and placed in cooler to cool down. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46°F. Manager discarded food Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20515462

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. cooked stuffed Chiles (68°F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Cook stated food was taking out of the cooler a few minutes ago. Cook placed Chiles back in main reach in cooler. 2. milk (45°F); liquid eggs (45-46°F); raw steak (45-46°F); raw beef (44-45°F) in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 46°F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler on Tuesday. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 48°F. Manager moved food to walk in freezer. 2. milk (47°F) in stand alone glass door reach in cooler in expo station. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 48°F. Manager stated milk was placed in cooler from walk in this morning. Manager placed milk in main reach in cooler on cook line. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20515455

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of sanitizer stored next to bag of onions in back storage room. Manager properly stored chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20515461

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib next to mop sink in back storage room. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20515452

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Mold like substance inside soda dispensing nozzles in soda machine located in expo station. 2. Slicer blade and guard soiled. Slider located near walk in freezer. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20515454

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored on top of handwash sink next to ice machine in back room. Handwash sink completely blocked. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20515451

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer and in expo station. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20515447

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork not date marked in main reach in cooler on cook line. Manager stated pork was cooked yesterday morning. Manager date marked pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20515448

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

14-05-4

Detail 20515453

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard use to line food shelf outside walk in cooler. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20515446

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above cook line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20515443

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint while cooking food on cook Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20515460

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil and uncooked beans stored on floor in kitchen. Manager properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20515439

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20515440

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes stored on floor in side storage room in kitchen. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20515449

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of main reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

29-19-4

Detail 20515442

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in floor drain under dishmachine and behind margarita dispenser in bar area. Employee fixed drainage under dishmachine and manager stated he is fixing drain in bar area later today. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20515445

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of chips stored in side storage room near warewashing area. Manager covered containers. Corrected On-Site Warning