ALEJANDRO'S RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cut onions and pineapples. Raw shrimp wrapped in raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat pico. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink off cook line. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils near wait station area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Housemade Salsa (50F - Cold Holding) in wait station area in bin of ice. Discussed proper methods with operator. - Observed Shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Queso Fresco Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill to the left of the steam table. Employee removed items to move to a different cooler. Temperature rechecks below 41F at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed Housemade Salsa (51F - Cold Holding) in wait station area in bin of ice. Operator added more ice and water. Discussed proper methods with operator. Also discussed time as a public health control. - Observed Shredded Cheese (41F - Cold Holding); Queso Fresco Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Shredded Lettuce (39F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (38F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from grill to the left of the steam table. Employee moved cheese to bottom of cooler. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on threaded faucet opposite dish machine in ware wash area. Hose observed attached. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket on three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of true single door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container of lemons stored in soda station ice bin in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded surrounding ice.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo and raw fish stored over cut and washed vegetables in reach-in cooler to the right of the cook line. Employees moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish - mahi mahi fully thawed still in sealed vacuum packaged bag. - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in soda station ice bin in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cut lettuce in bottom of handwash sink off cook line. Employee removed and cleaned handwash sink. Handwash sink in bar has ice at bottom of sink and spoon stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu offers undercooking of eggs with no consumer advisory posted. Inspector printed consumer advisory, and operator posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish - mahi mahi fully thawed still in sealed vacuum packaged bag. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Discussed proper procedure.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above Ready to eat items in Reach-in-Cooler. Fish above cut vegetables in prep area cooler Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in dish area hand sink. Operator removed 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. Multiple items in Reach-in-Cooler not date marked

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi on cooks line thawed while sealed in rop Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean prep table near cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Items thawing in prep sink with no water running. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above cut vegetable in cook line cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Horchata in bar area cooler not date marked

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured behind bar

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area, some stained

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum packaged ROP mahi on cooks line thawed in sealed packages

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server area stacked without proper air drying

Basic - Floor under/behind cook line equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in kitchen area Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic Togo bags used to store cooked rice and prepared beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, prepared meats not date marked in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between sink and wall behind bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture under hand wash sink in prep area broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled Behind/under cook line equipment in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under cook line and prep area prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at 2 lift top coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Cutting board grooved and stained. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan of flan. Operator instructed to not block and sinks during prep. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of hard water substance in the interior of the ice machine bin. Operator had interior of ice machine clean. Operator discarded the ice in ice bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground-beef thawing in standing water. Meet temperature 62°F operator open the bottom drain and started running cold water over ground meat moving into the counter for food prep and seasonings Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris, the wall behind grill. Operator had staff clean the walls behind Grill And under the Grill

High Priority - Cook touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, went outside then returned touching screen door without washing hands.operator educated staff regarding proper hand washing procedures. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored with food prep. Operator removed toxic chemicals from cooks line. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards. Operator cleaned can opener. 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. Seasoned ground beef, marinated chicken, fish. Operator properly date marked food at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Designated employee eating area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee eating a Peanut butter sandwiches in dish room. Operator removed employee food from dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee gator aid in a food preparation in the glass three door reach in reach in cooler. Operator removed employee beverages from kitchen reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen heavily soiled. Interior of three door cooler soiled. Interior of two door cooler outside soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Cutting board at reach in cooler by hand sink soiled. Interior of coolers soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Ice machine soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceilings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling, ceiling tiles, and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk bin for tortilla chips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended