MALINCHE MEXICAN CUISINE

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken cutlet (49F); tamale with chicken (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight per operator in reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso fresco (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork belly (49F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken cutlet (49F); tamale with chicken (48F - Cold Holding) held overnight per operator in reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training are not original certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: All employee training on non original certifications unable to prove validity of training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Gaskets are damaged in reach in cooler across from grill. Time Extended

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm. Operator called for service, and will discontinue use until fixed. Triple sink available. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw pork in Walk-in-cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in Reach-in-cooler on cook line. Operator lowered volume of cheese in container and moved to other Reach-in-cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. red salsa (125F - Hot Holding); green salsa (128F - Hot Holding) in warmer on cook line. Operator reheated items red salsa (167 - Hot Holding); green salsa (165 - Hot Holding). Corrected on site Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at end of cook line water turned off and drain disconnected. Operator has converted prep sink next to hand washing sink to a hand washing sink until repairs can be made. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, near dish washer and in bathroom. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee training are not original certificates. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler gaskets on cook line in disrepair. Cutting board on cook line melted and not Smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink at end of cook line. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. Corrected on site Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 in drink prep area and 10 in dishwashing area. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink service area handwash sink blocked with rolling cart cleaning solution stored inside. Operator cleared the sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks by dishwashing area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over drink service station with accumulation of dust.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk-in cooler has label, not removed from packed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

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

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. Dishwasher 0ppm chlorine after running, no sanitizer hooked up to machine. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink,quaternary 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added to mop sink faucet, one vacuum breaker missing. 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. Provided operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In service station inside kitchen next to dishwashing area, handwash sink removed. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In dishwashing area, handwash sink used to dump ice. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna tacos per operator served raw, not marked as raw. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit available. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New food prep area with drinks and ice scooping observed at entrance to kitchen in dining room near service station. Warning

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. By back door to establishment near bathrooms, observed mattress made up with sheets, pillows, and bedding with clothes and other personal belongings. Warning

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils near walk-in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time extension given for 60 days due to hurricane Ian 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 2022-11-15: Time extension given for 60 days due to hurricane Ian Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed under drink station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and then handled ready-to-eat Romaine lettuce, no change of gloves or handwash. Employee discarded lettuce, removed gloves, washed hands and resumed work. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 chicken stored over raw shrimp and mussels in walk-in freezer. Due to volume of food stored, operator was unable to rearrange at time of inspection. Provided operator with HR 5030-099 Safe Food Storage (Spanish). Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes in handwash sink on cook line. Operator cleared the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over drink station soiled with dust. Warning

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Stone pig shaped black bowls not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cook line. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service iced tea filters stored uncovered in drink station. Warning

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed under drink station. Warning