Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

EL GUAJIRO FACIL

8749 W WATERS AVE, Town 'n' Country, FL 33615

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Dec 4, 2023
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22482087

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 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22482088

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 22482089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-16-4

Detail 22332176

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee went outside of the mfdv, then returned and handled food items without washing hands. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22332185

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken eggs stored over milk in large reach-in cooler. Raw chicken eggs stored over cut onions in small reach-in cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22332175

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of cooked pork chop (98-101F - Hot Holding) and pot cooked chicken thigh (116-122F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top. Employee reheated at time of inspection, re temped pork chop 182-184F and chicken thighs 267-171F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22332179

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 Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22332184

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cleaning equipments and electrical outlets stored in the sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22332183

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. 1 female employee has no proof of training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22332177

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 and employee signed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22332182

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

13-02-4

Detail 22332181

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22332186

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22332187

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22332178

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22332180

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink while in used. Warning

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21839527

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in large reach-in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 21839523

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 white rice (126F - Hot Holding) on stove top. Discussed with operator to reheat rice to 165F or above within 2 hours, then hot holds at 135F or above. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21839528

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21839522

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21839529

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large floor fan. Sani bucket stored in handwash sink. Employee relocated floor fan and removed bucket from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21839525

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

11-26-1

Detail 21839524

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21839531

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

22-08-4

Detail 21839526

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

50-04-4

Detail 21839532

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

08B-12-5

Detail 21839530

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in large reach-in cooler. Employee covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 21526495

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled payment then returned to work with food without changing gloves. Discussed proper gloves changing and handwash procedures with operator.

03B-01-6

Detail 21526493

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a small container of cooked onion 89F and a small container of pulled pork 112 F stored on prep table. Recommend operator to reheat items to 165 F. Operator stated that food cooked around 11am and moved items to reach-in cooler for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21526498

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21526492

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by tall floor fan. Operator moved aside. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21526494

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

12B-12-5

Detail 21526497

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. Operator removed. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21526496

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the large cooking equipments soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21098000

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 48 F, sliced cheese 50 F. Operator stated that items was purchased this morning and transported with no ice. Items stored in reach-in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Cold holding: sliced cheese 71 F, milk 60 F. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Ambient cooling: cut tomato 57 F, cut lettuce 57 F, Time Extended

11-03-5

Detail 21098002

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Time Extended

12A-03-4

Detail 21098005

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21098001

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21098003

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21097999

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21098004

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19: Time Extended

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 21095398

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 live flies inside the food truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Observed 6 live flies in the food truck at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21095402

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 48 F, sliced cheese 50 F. Operator stated that items was purchased this morning and transported with no ice. Items stored in reach-in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Cold holding: sliced cheese 71 F, milk 60 F. Time Extended

11-03-5

Detail 21095410

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

12A-03-4

Detail 21095404

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21095406

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21095401

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. Cooke pork and cooked rib. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21095408

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 21095409

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21095400

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 21095405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 83 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Water temped 93 F. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21095403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21095399

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 21095407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors and windows opened with no screen protection. Operator closed doors. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Doors and windows opened, operator closed doors and 1 window at time of callback inspection. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 21087368

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 live flies inside the food truck. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21087375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 48 F, sliced cheese 50 F. Operator stated that items was purchased this morning and transported with no ice. Items stored in reach-in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-03-5

Detail 21087363

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21087364

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21087365

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

27-06-4

Detail 21087373

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in all sinks, hot water temped 83- 86 F. Operator able to adjusted water heater, re temped hot water 101-105+ F in all sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21087367

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21087374

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooke pork and cooked rib. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21087371

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21087366

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21087370

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21087376

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 83 F. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21087372

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

23-03-4

Detail 21087369

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 21087377

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors and windows opened with no screen protection. Operator closed doors. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

02C-01-5

Detail 20597149

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork, cooked beef and various cooked items in reach-in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 20597150

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a big floor fan blocked handwash sink. Operator fan moved to other location. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20597151

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Time Extended

35B-14-4

Detail 20597148

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Time Extended

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 20591703

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to cut tomato without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20591710

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 employee cutting tomato with her bare hands. Inspector discussed with operator, employee put on gloves and washed tomato again. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 20591699

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork, cooked beef and various cooked items in reach-in coolers. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20591705

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler: Cold holding: cooked pork 50 °F, sliced ham 48 °F, cooked beef 51 °F, shredded lettuce 47 °F. Recommended to move items into other working reach-in cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20591709

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 (78°F - Hot Holding) stored on prep table at kitchen. Recommended to reheat within 2 hours. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 20591701

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20591700

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a big floor fan blocked handwash sink. Operator fan moved to other location. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20591706

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alvarez Juan Perez. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20591704

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20591702

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table. Warning

50-04-4

Detail 20591707

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning

35B-14-4

Detail 20591708

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning