LATIN HOUSE GRILL

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen tamales stored in to-go bags in reach in freezer near dish area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at temperatures of 98-102F on stove top. Employee stated onions were cooked 45 minutes prior and turned stove top on. Cooked onions (98-102F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk opened 2 days prior with no date marking.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table across from cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair knife handle stored in utensil bin near dish area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed unwashed produce stored in plastic to-go bags in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed from bags. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up by ice machine door.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage glass in hand wash sink behind bar area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored on wall by kitchen exit. Person in charge stated chemical was bleach and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table under microwaves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains stored on floor in kitchen near hand wash sink. Employee placed box of plantains im designated storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed plantains in standing reach in cooler closest to expo window. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes and cut lettuce on front reach in cooler being held on time as a public health control with no time marker. Person in charge stated lettuce and tomatoes were placed on time 3.5 hours prior.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of milk with no date marker stored in standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Person in charge stated milk was opened two days prior and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed menu item indicating Red Snapper but establishment is using Lane Snapper. Person in charge orders Red Snapper but distributor provides Lane Snapper. All menu items were fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed twos employee on cook line with no state approved food handler training. Person in charge stated employees were hired over 60 days prior.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles above cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on prep table closest to expo window.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee water bottle with lid stored on prep table closest to expo window. Person in charge removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf next to plates and above food items. Person in charge removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with rubber end in disrepair stored above three compartment sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three unlabeled containers of white powdery substance stored on prep table next to walk-in cooler. Person in charge labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

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

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. At reach in cooler by dishwasher, open milk container from two days prior, according to manager, not dated. Manager added date marking. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash station by standing reach in cooler in kitchen, dirty rag in sink. Manager removed. At hand wash station in bar area, dirty dishes in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several opened employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Bottles were removed by employee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food in kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clear plastic containers recently washed and stacked on each other without air drying.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Leading to walk in cooler in kitchen, floor tiles cracked/disrepair.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored sugar container under microwave in right side of kitchen area, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted handle out of product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen area. Rags were removed and placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. At back patio of establishment, evidence of mop water being dumped on ground as dirty soapy water and mop strings accumulated on ground.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pan of raw beef placed over container of raw plantains. Employee removed raw beef from above. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by back door of establishment blocked by metal prep table. Operator slid table over for hand wash station to become accessible. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee present, who was hired under 60 days, did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Operator had employee sign and date during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container and sugar container were using bowls with no handles. Operator removed bowls. 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. Opened canned soda above prep table by triple sink in kitchen. Observed employee drink from opened soda while preparing food. Operator had employee move opened drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At grill in kitchen, utensil stored in standing water 94F. Operator turned up grill, reheat 152F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator could not provide copy of last inspection.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill and fryers in kitchen have build up of grease.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On two plastic clear containers above triple sink old labels.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Metal pan of cooked sausage on top shelf of walk in cooler not covered. Employee added cover. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Scooper in stored sugar container had broken metal handle. Operator removed and discarded damaged scooper. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet wash cloths sitting on prep tables throughout kitchen were not stored in sanitizer in between uses.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw pork stored over peeled onions. Person in Charge moved items to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site 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. On stove at cook line, soup (122F - Hot Holding); runner not on. In microwave at cook line, pork (95F - Hot Holding). Person in Charge stated items are being held for use. Burner and microwave turned on to heat items above 165f. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb outside back door. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table in kitchen, can opener blade has encrusted food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, employee rinsed towel in handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line handwash sink missing soap. Person in Charge supplied. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, multiple utensils in standing water on stove at 83f. Person in Charge turned on burner. Also, at cook line, tongs and scoop on handle of cart by stove. Person in Charge moved tongs. Corrective Action Taken

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 contacted service personnel.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, pans of raw chicken stored over pan of salami and cheese. Operator moved chicken to be cooked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb outside back door. Repeat Violation 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. Operator has bodily cleanup kit but missing case with written procedures.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty beer bottles stored in bar handwash 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. Operator has DBPR form, no signatures. Operator not sure what she needed to do. Explained procedure to ensure employees understand their responsibilities for reporting illnesses.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In dessert reach-in cooler by wait station, employee foods on top shelf above customer foods.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Red microwave across from salad reach-in cooler, interior has chipping and rust.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have grease build up. Operator stated they are scheduled for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

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. Employee loaded dish machine with dirty dishes then got clean dishes, explained to her and she washed hands, Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on shelf above cooked meats, mgr rearranged upright cooler by cook line, raw pork on shelf above onions in walk in cooler, mgr rearranged Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.120f bullion, 110f cooked onions, mgr filled time as public health control form and wrote time on Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside rear door Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 ppm in bucket by prep cooler, mgr diluted it to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wings and beef cooked two days ago, upright cooler by cook line, mgr wrote date on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on top of cooked oil, in storage by cook line, employee moved it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, he got one Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler by cook line

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Conrad or lettuce in prep unit

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water and soda, bar, employee placed it on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f water for rice scoop

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. For sandwiches made today, mgr changed date Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By cook line, mgr discarded it Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 41-46f garlic and oil liquid, on table, employee iced it down to 41f, 53f sandwiches brought from walk in cooler 1 hr ago, cook placed them back in walk in cooler, explained time as public health control Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 53f cooling cut tomatoes and lettuce in prep reach in cooler, explained time as public health control and employee wrote time on Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in it, handsink by cook line, cook moved it Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef yesterday early morning and tres leches cake opened on Sunday

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on top of bag of rice, storage area, cook moved it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking, put on hat Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. On ice bin, mgr moved it

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fun by dish machine

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee made new solution

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chl by pep area, employee changed solution, 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer at drink station, raw stuffed chicken breast stored over plastic containers of cooked chicken. Owner moved raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top reach-in cooler at salad station, ham (60°F - Cold Holding); cheese (61°F - Cold Holding). Owner stated items placed in reach-in cooler, 2.5 hours earlier. Items moved to walk-in cooler and call for repair made. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by kitchen back door.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and pouch on case of oil at cook line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease build up.

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Wood cabinet at bar, doors and shelves not sealed.