Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

LOLIS MEXICAN CRAVINGS

8005 BENJAMIN RD, Town 'n' Country, FL 33634

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
May 21, 2026
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 24588539

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Still observed cook pork, cook chicken, cook beef, cooked salsa being bagged for rop. Establishment does have a plan submitted but it's still under review discussed inspection with OPQ trainer. Will check special process plan next routine. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 24588540

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food bottom shelf of reach in cooler by kitchen exit door

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 24512233

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. For cooked pork tongue, beef fat, cook beef held over 48 hours in bag reduce oxygen packaging done at the commissary. No approved plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: No plans available from establishment or from commissary. During this inspection, establishment is still engaging in reduce oxygen packaging. Manager stated food in reduced oxygen packages were cooked, prepared, and shipped from their restaurant/commissary location on Hillsborough Ave. Items that were placed in reduced oxygen packaging consists of: Horchta base - milk drink, Cooked birria - beef, Tomatillo green sauce, Pastor adobo sauce, Tree sauce, Habanero sauce, Carnitas - pulled pork, Cooked black beans and Elote cheese mix. Admin Complaint

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-03-5

Detail 24361852

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Beef tongue, beef fat, cook beef held over 48 hours in bag reduce oxygen packaging done at the commissary. No approved plan. Cook beef 2-5-26 3 bags Beef tounge 2-6-26 1 bag beef fat 1-29-26 see stop sale. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24361849

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. For cooked pork tongue, beef fat, cook beef held over 48 hours in bag reduce oxygen packaging done at the commissary. No approved plan. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 24361851

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Beef tongue, beef fat, cook beef held over 48 hours in bag reduce oxygen packaging done at the commissary. No approved plan. Cook beef 2-5-26 3 bags Beef tounge 2-6-26 1 bag beef fat 1-29-26 Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24361850

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries unwashed over cut lettuce and onions reach in cooler storage area Warning

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

41-05-4

Detail 23753829

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid pest spray can stored on canned sodas at front service area. Employee moved it to utility room. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23753828

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee picked up paper receipt from floor, then handled plated tacos to served the customer without replace gloves and wash hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23753836

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of shredded cabbage 48 F and cooked beef 49 F stored in large reach-in cooler next to three-compartments sink. Recommend employee to move items to other reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23753833

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex spray bottle and Raid pest spray can stored on canned sodas at front service area. Employee moved to utility room.

31A-09-4

Detail 23753832

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice machine blocked by large trash can at storage area. Trash can moved aside. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 23753835

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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-05-4

Detail 23753834

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to ice machine.

31B-06-4

Detail 23753830

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23753837

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table while portioning salsa at front service area.

36-17-5

Detail 23753831

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area.

46-01-4

Detail 23753827

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. A prep table with steam well blocked exit door in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 23497303

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edgar Santiago Velasco. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Edgar is no longer the manager, but there's no other CFM available at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 23497302

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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: 4 employees working at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

46-01-4

Detail 23497301
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Prep table with steam wells and mini fridge blocked exit door in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23:

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23379428

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of tomato salsa 45 F and diced tomato 46 F in reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23379437

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice machine and steamer blocked handwash sink at large food storage area. Employee moved steamer aside and gained access to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23379438

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled water pitcher in handwash sink outside of the restroom area. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23379435

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Edgar Santiago Velasco. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23379436

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/ 5 employees working at time of inspection. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23379433

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23379440

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23379439

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at front counter, temped 65 F. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23379429

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23379432

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23379434

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in flour bin and sugar bin. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 23379430

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Employee remade solution, tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

46-01-4

Detail 23379431

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Prep table with steam wells and mini fridge blocked exit door in kitchen.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-19-4

Detail 22606982

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands in handwash sink at cook line that hot water could not reach 85F.

22-43-4

Detail 22606985

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Operator manually reset sanitizer, test 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22606987

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of stainless cleaner stored on reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to chemical storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22606986

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles.

27-16-4

Detail 22606981

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at cook line, temped 67 F.

40-06-5

Detail 22606983

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees sweaters and purses stored on shelves over single service sauce cups and the dry food bins at front service area.

36-17-5

Detail 22606984

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple area throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22606980

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-39-4

Detail 22606988

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed stickers remained on cut avocados in reach-in cooler at cook line.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 22313120

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then replaced new gloves to work at cook line without washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and replaced gloves again. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22313122

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut onion in reach-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to raw poultry reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22313121

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat tested 500+ppm. Operator remade solution and tested 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 22313123

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees' certificates are color copies.

08B-49-4

Detail 22313119

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bags stored on top shelf over the food items in reach-in cooler at front service area. Removed. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22313118

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22313124

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink stored on top shelf above food items in reach-in cooler. Removed. Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 22313125

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. At cook line area. Repeat Violation

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 22041106

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by handwash sink in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

53A-04-6

Detail 22041117

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Taro Larrea. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22041108

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with added hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. Wall, ceiling and floor are smooth, but the garage doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine, handwash sink and mop sink added in the garage. Plans submitted and currently under review by plan review office Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22041116

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink kitchen 81F ran for approximately three minutes Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22041110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

36-51-4

Detail 22041115

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Air conditioning unit in front prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22041111

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on sauce container cooler, blue plastic lid in salt container Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22041105

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage door in storage room Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22041113

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22041107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage room, in front service line by entrance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 22041114

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler in storage area with exposed insulation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22041112

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

46-01-4

Detail 22041109
  • From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door blocked by large prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 23

35A-02-6

Detail 22038081

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in kitchen, 1 in front service area Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 22038068

High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. 1 dead small crawling insect, discard, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22038058

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in employee bathroom- discarded Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22038056

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce 43-45F Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22038086

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by handwash sink in kitchen Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22038061

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 opened 6/5/23- properly date marked Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 22038077

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Taro Larrea. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22038085

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with added hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. Wall, ceiling and floor are smooth, but the garage doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine, handwash sink and mop sink added in the garage. Plans submitted and currently under review by plan review office Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22038065

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Storage room Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22038066

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink kitchen 81F ran for approximately three minutes Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22038060

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in storage area Warning

36-51-4

Detail 22038072

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Air conditioning unit in front prep area Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22038083

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead by garage door in storage room, operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22038059

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on sauce container cooler, blue plastic lid in salt container Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22038070

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage door in storage room Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22038084

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22038064

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In storage room, in front service line by entrance Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22038079

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour- removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-36-5

Detail 22038074

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler in storage area with exposed insulation Warning

16-48-4

Detail 22038057

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On slicer- manager placed into dish area to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22038067

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On large white containers in storage area Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22038063

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22038062

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting onions. Manager discussed proper procedures with employee Warning

46-01-4

Detail 22038087

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door blocked by large prep table in kitchen.

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

22-45-4

Detail 21930271

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed food container in three compartment sink without properly sanitized. Discussed with operator about proper procedures for ware washing manually.

31A-11-4

Detail 21930264

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A large container stored in handwash sink at food storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21930272

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with added hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. Wall, ceiling and floor are smooth, but the garage doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine, handwash sink and mop sink added in the garage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 21930269

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.

53B-10-4

Detail 21930267

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some food handler certifications missing trainer's certification number. Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.

27-16-4

Detail 21930270

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at front service area, temped 73 F.

35B-01-4

Detail 21930266

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage doors at dry food storage area. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21930265

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 21930268

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach-in cooler at front service area. Operator placed all employee drinks in a container labeled as employee drinks and stored on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 21930263

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 full 20 lbs propane tanks stored in the food storage area.

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

12A-09-4

Detail 21595144

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Discussed proper gloves changing and handwash procedures with manager.

03B-01-6

Detail 21595147

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked onion 112 F stored on cook line. Operator reheated to 176 F at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-16-7

Detail 21595142

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with added hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. Wall, ceiling and floor are smooth, but the garage doors have gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine, handwash sink and mop sink added in the garage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

32-12-5

Detail 21595145

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.

14-09-4

Detail 21595139

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

12B-01-4

Detail 21595140

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee chewing food while cooking at cook line. Discussed with manager.

40-06-5

Detail 21595151

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table. Removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21595141

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

35B-01-4

Detail 21595150

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Garage doors at new food storage area.

10-12-5

Detail 21595143

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager moved to clean. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 21595149

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 21595146

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at garage area.

21-12-4

Detail 21595148

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21206677

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Griddle top soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 21206678

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/ Observed 9 employees working at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: 7 employees working at time of callback inspection, no CFM on duty. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 21206679

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine. Operator submitted application but denied due to lack of communication and support documents. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: No new approved plan per Onbase. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 21206680

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 21206676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Admin Complaint

29-08-4

Detail 21206681

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink missing cold water switch handle on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

03B-01-6

Detail 21094148

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: fried fish (108F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (131F - Hot Holding). Operator stated that items cooked 45 minutes ago and will be sold within 2 hrs. Recommended time as a public health control. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21094150

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Griddle top soiled with grease.

53A-05-6

Detail 21094151

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/ Observed 9 employees working at time of inspection.

51-16-7

Detail 21094149

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Other three compartment sink and mop sink removed from front service area according to approved plan from previous operator. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine. Operator submitted application but denied due to lack of communication and support documents. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21094143

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. Provided links to operator by email.

12B-07-4

Detail 21094141

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

29-27-4

Detail 21094146

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed.

40-01-4

Detail 21094140

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee bicycles and scooter stored in added food storage area.

29-08-4

Detail 21094142

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink missing cold water switch handle on cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21094145

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat sauces in reach-in cooler at added food storage. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21094147

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink at front service area.

42-01-4

Detail 21094144

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

03B-01-6

Detail 20605335

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of cooked onion 116 °F hot holding on cook line. Discussed with operator about proper hot holding temperature 135 °F or above. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20605340

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a food container filled with water stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53A-02-7

Detail 20605343

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Laura Mendez. Other manager with CFM not present at time of inspection.

51-16-7

Detail 20605345

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added a dish room to the back food preparation area across their flat top with hood system. There is now a three compartment sink in place. Establishment now has a garage as food storage that was previously owned by a separate business. There they have added multiple reach-in coolers, storage shelves with food items, a food steamer and an ice machine. No new plan found at Onbase. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 20605336

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter. Soap dispenser fell off the wall.

41-17-4

Detail 20605337

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

12B-07-4

Detail 20605342

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored over flour bins and rice bin. Observed employee drink stored in ric next to three compartment sink. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20605338

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored over flour bins and rice bin.

24-08-4

Detail 20605344

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20605333

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Dish washing area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20605339

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onion stored on floor at kitchen. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20605332

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

29-08-4

Detail 20605341

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink missing a cold water switch handle at cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 20605331

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a few wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables at kitchen. Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 20605334

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 8 of the 15 lbs propane tanks stored in added food storage area (garage).