EL GAUCHO INCA

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exterior door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Observed gap under back door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed evidence of grease trap overflow in parking lot and in water around restaurant. Spoke to John Yanc with Department of Environmental protection, who was on site earlier directing contacted clean up of storm drains. Department of Environmental Protection indicated that initial spill happened on May 2nd 2022 and that they have been trying to control damage to surrounding area. There is no oil currently where any customers or employees have direct contact with. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Oil clean up is still in progress, observed improvements in areas outside of restaurant. 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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator changed chlorine solution. Observed dish machine at 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags in direct contact with raw meat in walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef skewers stored over cooked pasta in freezer, none commercially packaged. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed at least 4 rodent droppings under dry storage shelves. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up item off floor the return to food prep without changing gloves or washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line: raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Observed in walk in cooler: raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding). Operator states that items were cut and placed in there today. Operator instructed employees to keep doors of both coolers shut for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exterior door. Warning

Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed evidence of grease trap overflow in parking lot and in water around restaurant. Spoke to John Yanc with Department of Environmental protection, who was on site earlier directing contacted clean up of storm drains. Department of Environmental Protection indicated that initial spill happened on May 2nd 2022 and that they have been trying to control damage to surrounding area. There is no oil currently where any customers or employees have direct contact with. Admin Complaint

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Observed scallop shells purchased from supplier used to serve food. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and other seafood defrosting at room temperature in kitchen. Warning

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. Operator is unaware of location of employee training records. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Operator states that there is a staff training meeting for food handling sometime next week (week of 09/27/21). Observed no records available at time of inspection. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no records of parasite destruction for swai served in ceviche. Operator cannot sell raw swai until they have received the parasite destruction records. 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. Operator is unaware of location of employee training records. Warning

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled speed rack in walk in cooler. Warning