CASA MEXICANA BAR & GRILL INC

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. Machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator primed machine and it tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked proteins in walk in cooler at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main cutting board on cooks line is stained at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks at bar and by soda machine not secured at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed wet nesting on metal food containers stacked on shelves in kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both line cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed carbon dioxide tank at bar not secured at time of inspection. -Observed carbon dioxide tan stored in expo area not secured at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on line reach in cooler is soiled at time of inspection.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets by back door at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Observed drink ice in hand wash sink at bar at time of inspection. - Observed small bucket in hand wash sink next to steam table in kitchen at time of inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in server area at time of inspection.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - Carbon dioxide tank at bar not secured at time of inspection - Carbon dioxide tank in server area next to soda machine not secured at time of inspection.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed blue wire shelves in walk in cooler rusty at time of inspection.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Cutting boards stained at time of callback Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator and employee both preparing food with barehand contact. -operator making tacos with bare hands -employee plating ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Spoke with both. Handwashing observed and then glove usage.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chorizo stored on top shelf in walking over salsas and butter. Operator moved to bottom shelf during inspection Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink under microwaves with food containers in it. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat foods in walk in not date marked. Cooked chicken and chilies, steak and chilies and taco beef.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At bar and by soda machine in server area Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oily buildup behind grill on cooks line. - floors soiled behind equipment and around server station.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in back dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over shredded vegetables in walk in. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in servers isle had ice cubes dumped in it Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk-in. Beef fish

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. At bar by bar door

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cambro with brown sauce in walk-in and fryer oil on floor in dry storage

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom in back of restaurant.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old manufacturers labels still attached to some food containers on clean shelves in dish room

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler

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. Emailed copy to operator Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Emailed copy to operator Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage for utensils on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Sani bucket in hand sink on cooks line Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Admin Complaint

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. Emailed copy to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Emailed educational packet Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

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. Not consistent Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Multiple cooked items no day marks Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: No proof of food handler training for all employees. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in dry rice container Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Admin Complaint

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up, chlorine 100 ppm Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. inspector spoke to employee Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed utensil and then rinsed gloves in triple sink and then worked with raw pork. Management spoke with employee Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees washed hands in triple sink and prep sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red baskets in handsink

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Wash water dirty

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic wear stored on floor near hot food window - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Inspector spoke to employee Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards cooks line

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in handsink 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. Not consistent, Walkin cooler

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 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. Operator placed in trash can Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans and case of can goods in storage room