Fort Myers, Lee County

LA VALENTINA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

5781 LEE BLVD STE 305, Fort Myers, FL 33971

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
11 Basic
May 13, 2025
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
20

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.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 11Total: 11

14-01-5

Detail 23768508

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23768509

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler; tomatoes container stored on floor.

10-20-4

Detail 23768501

Basic - In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23768507

Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23768503

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.

25-06-4

Detail 23768502

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination next to ice machine. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 23768510

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Multiple tools stored over oil containers near by cook line. Operator removed tools. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23768505

Basic - Stored salt not covered at dry storage.

14-17-4

Detail 23768511

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 23768504

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind cooking equipments at cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23768506

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at dry storage.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

31A-11-4

Detail 23605371

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Used as dump sink. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23605370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in back of kitchen near Bibb in box soda storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: 2 unsecured. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23605374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23605375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23605373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on door of reach-in cooler cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23605376

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment left side of pass through window. Dry storage area shelves with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 23605368

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen, lading to standing water and accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23605377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions on floor dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Boxes avocados on floor dry storage area. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23605369

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23605367

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf across from triple sink in kitchen over clean dish area soiled with heavy accumulation of dust and debris. Fan above right side smaller white reach-in cooler in prep line with heavy accumulation of grease/dust. Hood vents with extreme accumulation of grease. Heavy dust accumulation on vent cover in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23605372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryer heavy accumulation of grease left side of pass through window Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

12A-27-4

Detail 23593543

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands on cook line. Cook cracked eggs then continued plating ready-to-eat rice and other foods no handwash. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing. Warning

12A-17-4

Detail 23593555

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook wash hands in kitchen immediately rinse off soap with no rubbing step. Later observed same cook rub hands together only 5 seconds with soap. Spoke both times with employee regarding proper handwashing, suggesting steps such as counting out loud to help wash hands properly. Observed second employee returning to work from outside immediately rinse off soap before rubbing step. Spoke with this employee, employee properly rewashed hands before returning to work - corrective action taken. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23593544

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to stored cooked rice in hot well, walk-in cooler. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23593549

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23593551

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No foods date marked in walk-in cooler - per operator all prepared between one and three days ago, including cooked beans, chicken stew, and cut tomatoes. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23593553

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in back of kitchen near Bibb in box soda storage rack. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23593552

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23593550

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23593547

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gaskets on door of reach-in cooler cook line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23593558

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment left side of pass through window. Dry storage area shelves with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning

36-12-4

Detail 23593557

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen, lading to standing water and accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23593546

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions on floor dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23593556

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23593548

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Printed sign for operator, operator hung sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23593559

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf across from triple sink in kitchen over clean dish area soiled with heavy accumulation of dust and debris. Fan above right side smaller white reach-in cooler in prep line with heavy accumulation of grease/dust. Hood vents with extreme accumulation of grease. Heavy dust accumulation on vent cover in walk-in cooler. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23593554

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, cooked beans, sauces, prepared washed vegetables and cooked meats all stored uncovered. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23593545

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryer heavy accumulation of grease left side of pass through window Warning

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 23305161

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (44F - Cooling), cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 23305160

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23305164

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked green tomatoes jalapenos (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (44F - Cooling), cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 23305166

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer reading 36F, ambient temperature is 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

03D-15-4

Detail 23305156

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23305158

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. All foods in walk-in cooler not date marked, multiple per operator stored between 1 and 4 days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23305167

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23305168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23305159

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment. Dry storage area shelf's with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 23305162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23305165

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23305163

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving by dish sink with accumulated debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

16-48-4

Detail 23305157

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils by triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Time Extended

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 23299876

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-01-4

Detail 23299870

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can white queso in dry storage rack in back of kitchen heavily dented. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23299873

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler cook line, raw chicken over raw beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf for proper food storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23299866

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked green tomatoes jalapenos (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Also Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (58F - Cooling) overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23299869

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatoes sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked green tomatoes jalapenos (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50F ambient - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 23299874

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler thermometer reading 36F, ambient temperature is 50F. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23299878

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23299867

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All foods in walk-in cooler not date marked, multiple per operator stored between 1 and 4 days. Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23299868

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23299872

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23299865

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food accumulated under cook line equipment. Dry storage area shelf's with food debris underneath. Repeat Violation Warning

36-12-4

Detail 23299864

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable around drains in kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23299863

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions on floor dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23299875

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Tall white reach-in freezer in back of kitchen with heavy buildup. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23299871

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving by dish sink with accumulated debris. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 23299877

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils by triple sink. Warning

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

02C-02-5

Detail 22821205

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. Observed cooked ground beef and cooked pork held for more than 24 hours not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22821201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cups and bowls with no handles used as scoops for multiple items in the reach I. Cooler at the front counter and the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22821199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22821196

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22821202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryer heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22821204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the stand up reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 22821203

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22821200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22821197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22821198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items not covered in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 20

03D-02-5

Detail 22811450

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (68F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior. The operator discarded the beans. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22811446

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22811449

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22811463

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods. Observed cooked beans (68F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were prepared the day prior. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22811447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 22811456

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a knife stored in the handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator removed the knife from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22811453

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22811454

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

22-20-5

Detail 22811462

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22811451

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cups and bowls with no handles used as scoops for multiple items in the reach I. Cooler at the front counter and the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22811459

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.

36-37-5

Detail 22811465

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22811455

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath the fryer heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22811460

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on the floor near the back door.

14-69-4

Detail 22811464

Basic - Ice buildup in the stand up reach-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 22811457

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 22811461

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above the three compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 22811448

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

35B-03-4

Detail 22811452

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device in disrepair.

08B-12-5

Detail 22811458

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items not covered in the walk in cooler.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

05-05-4

Detail 22544358

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22544359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Some ceiling repairs have been made, not smooth or easily cleanable. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Some ceiling repairs have been made, not smooth or easily cleanable. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 22544360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Time Extended

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

05-05-4

Detail 22536152

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 22536150

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired to restore running water. Handwash sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Operator provided proof that needed parts have been ordered and have not yet arrived. Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22536153

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete paperwork. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete paperwork. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22536157

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink in disrepair, water cannot easily be turned on and off, water at 74F after running 5 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Operator provided proof that needed parts have been ordered and have not yet arrived. Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22536154

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Some ceiling repairs have been made, not smooth or easily cleanable. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 22536151

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22536156

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and walls, bottom of reach-in cooler under front counter heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22536155

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front counter handwash sink cannot be easily turned on and off. Sink needed to be disabled at time of inspection to prevent water spray and overflow. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: Operator provided proof that needed parts have been ordered and have not yet arrived. Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22530459

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

05-05-4

Detail 22530460

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 22530462

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired to restore running water. Handwash sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22530464

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow operator time to complete paperwork. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22530463

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink in disrepair, water cannot easily be turned on and off, water at 74F after running 5 minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22530466

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22530465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 22530456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.at cook line and front line around pass through window, ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22530461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22530458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and walls, bottom of reach-in cooler under front counter heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22530457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front counter handwash sink cannot be easily turned on and off. Sink needed to be disabled at time of inspection to prevent water spray and overflow. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time extension given to allow for repairs. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22530467

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered under front counter, drinks for public stored uncovered, exposed to drip. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Time Extended

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 22527318

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 small flying insects in hallway to kitchen/bathroom. 5 in triple sink area. 5 under pass through window on cook line. 5 on walls by mop sink. 10 in back dry storage area around walls by Bibb-in-box soda storage. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 22527310

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22527303

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler on cook line, raw fish over ready-to-eat cabbage, raw chicken over ready-to-eat cheese sauce. Operator rearranged items for proper food protection. Repeat 3/28/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22527314

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); blended tomatoes salsa (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22527321

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); blended tomatoes salsa (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 22527315

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk-in cooler showing 35F, ambient temperature of walk in cooler measured at 45F. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22527309

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

31A-04-4

Detail 22527307

Intermediate - Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired to restore running water. Handwash sink at front counter. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22527316

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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

27-01-4

Detail 22527306

Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Due to plumbing disrepair and no way to turn off water at handwash sink at front counter to stop water leak, water for the establishment was turned off by the owner. Owner has departed to buy equipment to turn off water at sink to allow establishment to turn on main water supply. Owner has told all employees to not engage in food preparation during this time. Water was restored to establishment at time of inspection, excepting for disabled handwash sink at front counter. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 22527320

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter handwash sink in disrepair, water cannot easily be turned on and off, water at 74F after running 5 minutes. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22527313

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

14-01-5

Detail 22527312

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Under front counter reach-in cooler, cups no handle used as scoops in drinks and salsa, also in walk-in cooler. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22527304

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Main kitchen, absorbent tiles, also in disrepair, pieces of tile falling out. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22527308

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.at cook line and front line around pass through window, ware washing area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22527317

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extreme buildup of grease, food debris under cook line equipment and storage racks, behind and under front counter equipment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22527311

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and walls, bottom of reach-in cooler under front counter heavily soiled. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22527305

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front counter handwash sink cannot be easily turned on and off. Sink needed to be disabled at time of inspection to prevent water spray and overflow. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22527319

Basic - Stored food not covered under front counter, drinks for public stored uncovered, exposed to drip. Repeat 3/28/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 15Total: 22

08A-04-5

Detail 21893484

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21893487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa 54F cold hold, raw beef 55F cold hold, sour cream 55F cold hood less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. Observed Sauce 53F cold hold, tamales 52F cold hold, Mexican cheese 50F cold hold in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21893482

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. Warning

27-19-4

Detail 21893477

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Front service hand wash sink. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21893489

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to thaw packaged raw beef. Operator removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21893471

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21893490

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked foods/sauces/soups in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21893480

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice dispensing chute. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21893485

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21893491

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21893472

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21893481

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food wear bracelets and rings. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 21893473

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash and rinse together. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21893479

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in back dry storage. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21893474

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21893476

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21893483

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of reach in cooler near back kitchen exit and on outside of cooking equipment and hood filters. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21893488

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

29-49-6

Detail 21893478

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21893475

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Soups/sauces. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21893486

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw beef thawing in hand wash sink at cook line. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21893470

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease/gray-like substance around mop sink and behind food prep table. Warning

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 21697945

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery store plastic bags used to store food in in walk in cooler.

14-15-4

Detail 21697939

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observer styrofoam cups floating in drink mixes at the bar instead of serving ladles.

08A-04-5

Detail 21697946

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed raw beef above raw vegetables in walk in cooler. Cook moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21697937

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans, pulled chicken, and sauces held in walk in cooler for longer than 24 hours with no date marking. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21697942

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handle bowls on sugar used as a scoop. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21697948

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler, walk in cooler, and reach in freezer doors and handles. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21697940

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21697947

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic non smooth ceiling tile in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21697941

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile broken above cook line.

36-03-4

Detail 21697934

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in ware washing area.

14-11-5

Detail 21697943

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezers with missing and broken gaskets.

36-24-5

Detail 21697944

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall broken by exit door from kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21697938

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and food debris on shelves Under cook line.

14-17-4

Detail 21697935

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 21697936

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in kitchen.

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21121820

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit refried bean (50F - Cold Holding); soup (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); soup (45F - Cold Holding); cooked green peppers (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk cooler. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed raw beef 49F, raw chicken 51F and raw shrimp 53F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved all raw products into walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21121812

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 21121817

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 majority of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed refried beans and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 21121814

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense red salsa from container inside the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed dispenser with no handle in salsa in walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 21121813

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed helium tank unsecured across from walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 21121816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 21121818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed open drinks on prep table across from hand washing sink. Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 21121821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items on table near the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed cell phone and cell phone charger on prep tab,s. Admin Complaint

22-08-4

Detail 21121819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above the reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed interior of microwave soiled above reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 21121815

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-03: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with grease and food debris. Admin Complaint

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 15Total: 22

01B-02-5

Detail 21067690

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse for items in the walk in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit refried bean (50F - Cold Holding); soup (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); soup (45F - Cold Holding); cooked green peppers (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk cooler. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21067700

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit refried bean (50F - Cold Holding); soup (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); soup (45F - Cold Holding); cooked green peppers (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk cooler. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21067683

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on the vegetable chopper on the shelf in front of the three compartment sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21067685

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21067692

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21067697

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21067682

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

14-01-5

Detail 21067679

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense red salsa from container inside the walk in cooler. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21067695

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21067680

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21067686

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21067698

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

40-06-5

Detail 21067694

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items on table near the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21067693

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf across from the three compartment sink. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21067691

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21067696

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21067689

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above the reach in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21067681

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets. Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21067687

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Warning

42-03-5

Detail 21067699

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observe screw driver on shelf above clean plates. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21067684

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21067688

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name throughout the kitchen. Warning

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20718559

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked foods in walkin cooler Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20718553

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20718550

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese, salsa home made, cut lettuce etc 50°F-54°F in reachin cooler over four hours per employee . See stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

27-19-4

Detail 20718549

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water pressure too weak to wash hands in bar area Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20718556

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to hold dirty dishes Warning

14-16-4

Detail 20718551

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 20718557

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20718552

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20718555

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20718548

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. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20718558

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and purse on prep tables Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20718547

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20718554

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jul 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

50-17-2

Detail 20383931

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/20 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: License expired 12/1/20 Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20383938

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 50°F , homemade salsa 50°F etc in reachin cooler, product in cooler less than four hours per employee. Product moved to walkin cooler or,placed on ice for cooling and cold holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Cut lettuce, sausage, mozzarella cheese etc at 50°F-52°F in reachin cooler across from cookline Admin Complaint

27-19-4

Detail 20383929

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at handsink behind bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at handsink behind bar Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20383937

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: No paper towels at handsink by prep table Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20383934

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2021-07-28: No proof of employee training for some employees Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 20383939

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Some employee training is expired Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20383936

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sauces and seasoning bin Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Cup used as scoop in sauce Time Extended Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20383940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Carbon dioxide tanks not secured Admin Complaint

36-22-4

Detail 20383930

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of three compartment sink Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 20383932

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Cracked lids and containers present Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 20383933

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Tong on oven handle Time Extended Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 20383935

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-28: Light shield damaged/in disrepair over three compartment sink Time Extended

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

50-17-2

Detail 20374994

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/20 Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 20375003

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reachin freezer, chicken is not in original sealed commercial packaging Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20374992

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 50°F , homemade salsa 50°F etc in reachin cooler, product in cooler less than four hours per employee. Product moved to walkin cooler or,placed on ice for cooling and cold holding. Corrective Action Taken Warning

27-19-4

Detail 20374997

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands at handsink behind bar Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20374991

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20374995

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20374996

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20375002

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sauces and seasoning bin Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20374993

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20375001

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20374999

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. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20374998

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of three compartment sink Warning

14-38-4

Detail 20375000

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20375005

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

38-01-4

Detail 20375004

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over three compartment sink Warning