1075 HIGHWAY 17 S, Wauchula, FL 33873
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packaged Birria in the reach in freezer not labeled.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working in back of kitchen.
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in dry storage with 3 cases of tortillas on it, operator moved the cardboard and discarded. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on the reach in cooler by the steam table.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exterior door underneath.
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed reading at 10pm, owner changed out solution and new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves in the dry storage area.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the flattop in a container: Beef (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed the top half of the beef on the grill to heat up. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cook food with no hair restraint.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the front door with its bottom part broken off.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (50F - Cooling)cooling from day before. Stored on bottom touching floor of cooler which is not cooled to optimal temperature. Must place shelf on bottom so air flow can circulate fully around the foods. Rice must cook from Q135F tom41F within 6 hours. New coolers not set at cool enough temperature to optimize cooling. Operator will turn thermostat down to 34F and place shelved over bottom, not put food containers in direct contact with floor of cooler. Ambient air of cooler at 39F. Floor of cooler at 47 to 50 F.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (50F - Cooling)cooling from day before. Stored on bottom touching floor of cooler which is not cooled to optimal temperature. Must place shelf on bottom so air flow can circulate fully around the foods. Rice must cook from Q135F tom41F within 6 hours.
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer reading 32F mall foods in cooler 39F to 41F. Replace thermometer.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/1/22 Admin Complaint
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and near ice machine operator added paper towels. 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. Observed operator has forms but none have been signed and dated by employees. Reexplained the form to the operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink at front counter used for ice machine. Operator added sign at inspection. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Inspector provided at inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on cooler door at drink and sauce storage at front counter area. Operator states cooler gaskets are here waiting for repair man to install. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine with dust and dirt observed on surface of machine. Operator removed to dishwash. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed salt scoop handle buried in salt container at back prep.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.All TCS foods in top of reach on cooler at cook-line cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding) must be sold or discarded by 4pm. Foods found above 41F. Operator states stocked at 1200pm. Cooler unable to maintain at 41F . gave operator Time as A Public Health Control Form and discussed use for small prep top cooler on cookline. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in lean container not labeled at dry storage.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans 128°F. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165°F at stove. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed over 200ppm on test strip. Operator added more water to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site