SABOR A MERENGUE RESTAURANT CORP

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands with cold water in three compartment sink with no soap, then dried hands with apron. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

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 Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No hot and cold running water provided in the only handwash sink at kitchen. Currently under warning, due on 11/08/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at front service area has been removed. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Rodriguez. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan at Onbase, the establishment has removed mop sink and the handwash sink at front service area, relocate handwash sink in kitchen, also the establishment has downsized and no long has unit D as part of the restaurant. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked bean, cooked pork and other food in large reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot and cold running water in the only handwash sink at kitchen. Warning

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

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Currently under warning, due on 12/31/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. After the operator signed the letter and the inspection report with EOS per Michelle H at 11am, the establishment remains open and serving the public, observed employee continues cooking at cook line and front service area continues accepts orders. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink with cold water and no soap, then dried hands with soiled apron. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled take out food containers without handwash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Observed employee washed hands with cold water in three compartment sink with no soap, then dried hands with apron. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only handwash sink at kitchen has no running water provided, employee unable to utilize the handwash sink. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled wiping cloths and plunger stored in the only handwash sink at kitchen. Bucket and soiled wiping cloths stored in the only handwash sink at front service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: The only handwash sink at kitchen has no hot and cold running water provided. The handwash sink at front service area has been removed. No handwash sink available for food employees to wash hands. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Rodriguez. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all handwash sinks including restroom in the entire establishment. Napkin provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. The 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area. Dish soap available. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: No soap and paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Handwash sink at front service area has been removed. Time Extended

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan at Onbase, the establishment has removed mop sink, relocate handwash sink in kitchen, also the establishment has downsized and no long has unit D as part of the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Handwash sink at front service area has been removed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: 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. Cooked bean, cooked pork and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water in the 2 and only handwash sinks at kitchen and front service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: No running hot and cold water in handwash sink at kitchen. Handwash sink at front service area has been removed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep tables and handwash sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. New handwash sink has been replaced and plumbing disconnected at front service area, unable to utilize the handwash sink at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Plumbing disconnected, repair in process. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service area and kitchen. Operator provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. Front service area. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service area. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Handwash sign posted. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 78 F. Operator discarded water. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of cooked onion 83 F and fried pork belly 79 F stored on prep table on cook line. Operator reheated onion to 168 F on stove and re fried pork belly to 197 F in fryer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket stored in handwash sink at front service counter. 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. Cooked white rice, yellow rice and bean in reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer handles. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over whole peppers. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled food containers with the same gloves. Discussed proper hand washing and gloves changing procedures with operator.

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 mashed plantain (112F - Hot Holding) stored in steam table at front service counter. It stored doubled pans, and operator stated that she doesn't want it too hot so the mashed plantain won't dry. Discussed proper hot holding temperature 135 F and above. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 bottles of bleach stored over food items on storage shelves. Operator removed bleach to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked chicken and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler handles. Chest freezer lid.

Basic - 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. Observed employee coffee with no lid and no straw.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 82 F.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the reach-in coolers. Exterior of the fixed cooking equipments. Reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-03: Time Extended