LA OLA SURFSIDE RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser and chlorine, operator labeled during inspection.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 07-24-2025

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag (grocery to go bag) used to store heads of cabbage in reach in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in small reach in freezer in storage area

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Rear door open at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pulled chicken thawing in reach in cooler not date marked when removed from freezer to allow continued tracking of thawed food.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food (cookies) stored with tortillas a On shelf above three compartment sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pulled pork thawing at ambient temperature at three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to thaw either under running water or under refrigeration Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above ready to eat coleslaw in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat violation from 11-28-2023 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with corn tortillas

Basic - Food stored on floor. Juices stored on floor in adjacent covered storage area.

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. Unable to locate license as per specified in Florida Statue other than annual decal.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of orange soda on shelf of reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored in same container as limes and whole tomatoes. Operator removed to separate containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored above salsa and cooked ground beef. Operator moved to proper storage Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At three compartment sink

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils stored above hand sink not inverted.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table. Discussed with operator and food was removed and employee stopped eating. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 operator with employee reporting agreement DBPR HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: No completed reporting agreements available. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraints upon arrival for inspection. All employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Two employees without hair restraints Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On front prep counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Wet soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened container of raw hamburger stored over precooked packaged chicken tenders. Operator switched raw hamburger to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.