EL MOFONGO CUBAN RESTAURANT AND BAKERY

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple raw food items stored in plastic to-go bags in chest freezer in center kitchen area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef items in reach in cooler in center of main kitchen area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of hose splitter at mop sink.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice cooling at room temperature on center prep table in main kitchen area. Person in charge stated rice was cooked 1.5 hours prior and moved rice to reach in freezer to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buckets and cleaning supplies stored in multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen area and side station near office.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of state approved food handler certifications for only employees hired more than 60 days prior without certified food manager certifications. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of reporting agreements for employees without certified food manager certifications.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at hand wash sink closest to dry storage closet.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on dumpster at front of establishment.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple uncut portions of raw beef and raw chicken stored not covered in standing reach in freezer in kitchen area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef thawing on three compartment sink at room temperature.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded ceramic toilet in dumpster enclosure at front of establishment.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife with chipped blade tip stored on knife rack near three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site