LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in chemical room by floor drain. Also, observed 2 live flying insects near unused reach in cooler at end of bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, ziplock bag of raw fish stored in metal pan on shelf above open containers of cut vegetables. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler, commercially packaged chicken stored on top shelf above all ready to eat foods. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line near fryers, cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated product was put in cooler approximately 1 hour prior at open. Cut lettuce is filled over fill line. Chicken in pull out drawer with gasket in disrepair. Operator moved cut lettuce and chicken tenders to bottom of reach in cooler to bring temperature down. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On cook line in white bucket in front of grill, cut tomatoes held on time as a public health control not time marked. Operator stated they were put at 30 minutes prior and put time marking on container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On metal storage rack next to ice machine in hallway, raid bug spray stored on bottom shelf next to ice bags. Operator removed bug spray and put in office. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. In walk-in cooler, gallon of milk with no date marking. Operator stated it was opened yesterday morning when queso was made. Operator marked container with date mark. Corrected On-Site

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures in event of vomiting or diarrhea. Emailed copy of DBPR form 5030-104 to operator.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink at end of cook line near fryers, multiply utensils in handwash sink. Operator removed dishes. Also, in dish area handwash sink, bucket of blue liquid in sink. Operator removed bucket from sink. Also, in server area handwash sink near soda machine, multiple dishes in sink. Operator removed dishes from sink. Also, at bar handwash sink, plastic lid and large metal spoon in sink. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black mold-like substance. Also, in ice bins at bar area interior top corners have build up of black mold-like substance.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In raw food reach in cooler on cook line, plastic serving bowl used as scoop in raw chicken. Operator removed bowl from product. Also, in walk-in cooler plastic serving bowl used a scooper in salsa. Operator removed bowl from product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of walk-in freezer metal is pulled back and showing insulation of door. Also, multiple gaskets in establishment torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease. Also, floor under cook line equipment soiled with build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles on cook line/under fryers missing or in disrepair. Also, multiple tiles in walk-in cooler missing/in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On bottom shelf of server line, in bucket of sugar handle of measuring cup inside product. Operator removed handle from product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restroom. Provided operator with handwashing signs via email. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, on soda machine on server line, around nozzles soiled with black build up. Also, interior of unused reach in cooler at end of bar soiled with liquid and brown stains. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, metal to go containers not inverted. Operator and one employee filled all stacks of containers over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of raw food reach in cooler on cook line standing water.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Full tea urns at server line not covered. Operator had employee put aluminum foil over top of tea urns. Also, in back near office, two containers of wheels with rice and beans do not have lids for containers. Operator covered with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers of ac unit have build up of dust.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By handwash sink at server line, mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water. Operator emptied mop bucket and hung mop up to dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar area, sanitizer bucket stored on floor by handwash sink. Operator removed from floor and moved to cook line on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of server line, bucket of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Employee moved to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At food pass through window in kitchen, windex cleaner on ledge of window. Employee removed windex. At chemical storage rack by ice machine and manager office, hand soap stored over paper towels. Employee move to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line has mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station at bar has two dirty utensils in sink.

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/ Upon arrival, no CFM manager on site. Manager arrived half way through 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. Two employees training expired.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line has deep grooves.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in kitchen, employee sunglasses and employee purse. Both were removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in freezer is breaking apart, with insulation starting to show. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/disrepair under and around fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind fryers grease build up. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above fryers and flat top have grease build up.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on ground next to fryer in kitchen. Three cases of chicken on ground in walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer, Ice buildup up on ground and around door.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler under flip top on make line is soiled with food debris. Gasket of walk in cooler is soiled with food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Two tea urns at server station uncovered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef being thawed in sink with standing water. Employee turned on running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Stored flour container on storage rack by back door not labeled.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook handled soiled pans with gloved hands near prep sink in kitchen and immediately returned to cook line and handled pan of cooked shrimp without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line across from grill, pans of raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat tortillas, peppers and mushrooms. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near grill, white bucket of cut tomatoes 60F. Tomatoes removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Tomatoes moved to walk in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near flat top grill on cook line, pan of cooked chorizo on shelf 108F. Chorizo cooked approximately 20 minutes prior. Chorizo placed back on grill and reheated to 182F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf under prep table in back kitchen next to clean pans. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu item ceviche is not identified as a raw product (to go menus). Manager had hostess mark and identify ceviche during inspection and will not give out menu to anyone without this identification. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf under prep table in back kitchen next to clean pans.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and water bottles on shelf above cook line in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two red plastic cups on shelf in back prep area stored with clean equipment. Cups moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf dry storage area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is cracked and has ice build up around it.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles by walk in freezer door. Tiles by prep sink in back prep area.

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer. Ceiling vents in back dry storage area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In small storage room by ice machine in kitchen, case of to go cups stored on floor. Cups moved and stored correctly. At bar top in dining area, unwrapped black plastic straws within guest reach. Straws moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. On top shelf on cook line in kitchen, trays of tortilla bowls not covered. Employee covered bowls. Corrected On-Site

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by bar.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live flying insects around drain at bar under triple sink. 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen. 2 live flying insects in prep area in kitchen. 2 live flying insects around hand wash station in server area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: 2 live flying insects around large ice machine in kitchen area. 2 live flying insects in small storage area in back of kitchen near office. 2 live flying insects around drain under sinks at bar area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Approximately 4 live flying insects around drain under hand wash station at bar area. Time Extended

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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Person in charge changed out sanitizer and it tested at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of cooler in drawers; cheese 51F, chicken 47F, tomatoes 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Per manager only in cooler 2 hours. Pulled and placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing training.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board is deeply grooved.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks on prep tables. Person in charge removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Several employees were eating when I first arrived. Addressed and person in charge had all cleaned up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at server station are wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both reach in cooler on cookline have torn gaskets. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drains are soiled. Especially by walk in cooler and on cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage; sugar on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lid on rice container is broken.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On back prep table; rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven handles are greasy. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage; cups on floor.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish in walk in cooler not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee slicing lemons without gloves

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live flying insects in dry storage room. Observed approximately 2 live flying insects around dishmachine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from grill, raw chicken stored over shredded cheese. Manager moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soda gun line, with debris build up, touching drink ice at bar.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. batter mix (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); salsa (39F - Cold Holding); pastor sauce (39F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line,after 1.5 hours, all items moved to walk in cooler, all items retemp at 41F or below. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese quesadilla (102F)- in microwave on cook line, after approximately 10 mins-reheated to 165F Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of chemical stored with clean cookware by prep sink. Also, gasoline container stored on cookware shelf by back door. Also, dishwashing chemical stored above single service items in dry storage. Also, chemical stored next to case of Horchata sauce on server line. Manager moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area has build up.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near ice machine, no paper towels available. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By soda machine on server line, hand wash sink had no soap.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has build up near chutes.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line, pot of rice has a plate used. Manager removed plate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Fans in walk in cooler have dust build up

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling on cook line and dish area have accumulation of debris.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in women's restroom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to freezer door in disrepair. Also, gasket on reach in cooler by fryers in disrepair.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line under equipment have build up. Also, floors in bar area have build up.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor next to fryers. Also, chips in plastic containers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole or other other damage to door. Door frame to water heater room has hole.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar ice bin, ice scoop handle touching ice.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing by ice machine

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room has no handwashing sign

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On server line, build up around soda nozzles.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of beer cooler at bar is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of rice stored uncovered. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At bar, handwash sink by ice bin and handwash sink by cooler are both leaking and no hot water available. In dishroom, handwash sink leaking onto floor.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers ceviche and per manager there is raw fish in it that is served to the public but it is not identified as such on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: 60 day callback Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: 60 day callback from original inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Ceviche on menus still does not have any notation that it contains raw fish. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under hand wash station at server area next to door to dining area leaks. Pipe under hand wash station in dish area is not connected. Faucet in men's bathroom hand wash station leaks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Establishment is in the process of repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Pipes replaced in hand wash station in dish area. Per operator repair personnel scheduled to fix faucet. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Faucet in men's bathroom still leaks. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Under hand wash station in server area near dish area. Under prep sink next to water heater room. Under hand wash station at end of cook line near fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-08: Metro rooter on site cleaning out all drains during inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Per operator repair personnel scheduled to fix piping under sinks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Hand wash station on cook line near fryers still draining onto floor. Prep sink in kitchen near water heater room still not plumbed into drain below sink, water drains on floor when sink is ran. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in the kitchen 0ppm at first test, person in charge changed chemicals and re primed, 50ppm at second test. Dish machine in the bar 0ppm at first test, person in charge changed chemicals and re primed, 50ppm at second test. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Opened case of raw chicken stored over case of whole avocados. Person in charge moved to correct location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit kept in the office, both dish machines we not working properly.

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. Open milk in walk in cooler, person in charge stated it was open 4 days prior, and added correct date marking. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has a extended faucet made out of aluminum foil for other purpose.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple locations of food and dust debris though out the kitchen area on the ceiling tiles and vents. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line has a broken door and partial frame broken. Food items inside are holding temp.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing Water in the kitchen under the dishwashing area. Standing water in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Multiple missing, broken floor tiles in walk in cooler. Broken cove molding in walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer cases of fish and shrimp delivered the day prior, stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door to walk in freezer is disrepair. Metal is separating. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife on cook line, was stored between reach in cooler and prep counter. Person in charge ,over to correct location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In rear of building, lid is open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink on cook line no cold water, faucet not operating. hot water only is to hot to wash hands.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler, cooked 1-2 days prior, placed in walk in cooler for cooling and never covered. All items covered by person in charge. Bulk rice stored in dry storage had the cover missing, person in charge covered it's foil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line under sink in dishwasher area has a leak causing water to leak onto the floor. Faucet at mop sink has a hose attached to it. Rags wrapped around it to prevent leaks. Repeat Violation