VARGAS MEXICAN & ITALIAN

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 3 door Reach in reading 48 and walk in cooler reading 60 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Walk in cooler and 3 door cooler not maintaining 41° or below. Operator states they are waiting on parts Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris Table with sodas Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing utensils with no sanitizer set up. Chlorine sanitizer set up to 50 ppm and utensils sanitized. Corrected On-Site

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 last inspection. Not filled out for newer employees.

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects or other pests, in old control devices. Under equipment. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper. At back area over soda storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Prep area shelves. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with coating peeling.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm chlorine and employee washing dishes. Chlorine added to 50ppm. Dishes sanitized. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands after working with raw poultry. Discussed with manager and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. To go bags. Switched to clear bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor. Crevices between equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At back prep area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at prep table and walk in cooler.

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2022. License renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over raw shrimp and fish in reach in cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2022. Advised operator to renew online in future. Operator states they mailed payment.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Wrapped Cooked pork below raw beef. Manager separated to store properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site

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. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door with out self closer. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3 door low boy cooler with water on bottom. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak in baggies stored over boxed tilapia.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in triple sink, educated Employee cracked eggs moved to another task, no handwash.

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 3 door lowboy

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Over lowboy prep table Gaskets torn in front glass reach in. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front 3 door lowboy

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored over taco meat in walk-in cooler