CEPAS TAPAS

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ZarellavY Barsallo food manager expired 4/27/2026 Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind the bar had red sanitizer bucket inside employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.in kitchen on top of reach in coolers across from the triple sink Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia tested at over 500ppm. Employee readjusted sanitizer to 150ppm at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 1 can of energy drink stored in ice bin in bar area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 can of energy drink stored in ice bin in bar area. Repeat Violation

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. Milk in front line Reach in cooler not date marked. Employee added date during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pan place on top of Employee handwash sink in front line. Manager removed sheet pan during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook. Employee added soap during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Adjacent to Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 water bottles stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated bottles to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee placed cutting board in Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. Employee removed cutting board during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Sheep pan placed over Employee handwash sink during time of inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1 cutting board located inside front line cook area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator relocated plantains to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Several boxes of frozen foods stored on floor of Walk in freezer during time of inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Old labels on squeeze bottles and containers above three compartment sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese and cooked hard boiled eggs in right Avantco reach in cooler. Operator removed eggs to bottom shelf at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 cracked raw shell egg inside right Avantco reach in cooler. Operator removed shell egg during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. -Milk carton and heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked milk and cream during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomato sauce

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee personal drink stored on shelf above right Avantco reach in cooler. Operator removed drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee personal drinks not segregated from food served to the public. Discussed with employee and removed at time inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Repeat Violation

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

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. Manager signed and some employees signed Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat balls reach in cooler not dated

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. 1 employee training expired

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.water bottle above food preparation station.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep cutting board

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For Quaternary Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Door and trash can. Operator closed door Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Food thawing in hand washing sink 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/4 employees Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: 4 employees no food manager. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Alcohol bottles in boxes on floor by ice machine. Frozen raw meats fish and shrimp in boxes on floor of freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler on prep line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient cooling Eggs see stop sale 47 f held over 4 hours .25 lbs Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler far right side.Cold holding cooked potatoes 47 f cooked mushrooms 47 operator Chimichurri sauce 62 f placed in walk in freezer 2nd temp mushrooms 43 f cook potatoes 43 f Chimichurri sauce 58 f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ambient cooling Eggs see stop sale 47 f held over 4 hours

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep line cutting board.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef on floor in container under oven operator moved to prep table. Walk in freezer boxes of raw meat on floor

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw food on three compartment sink and raw beef on prep table thawing. Repeat Violation

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. Observed beef empanadas and cooked pasta not marked in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Empanadas held over 24 hrs not date marked . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Observed foods stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of call back . Time Extended