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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. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Repeat Violation

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. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw shrimp above container of cut leafy greens. The raw shrimp was moved inside the reach-in cooler beside cook line. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat beef and chicken in stand up reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The ready to eat beef and chicken was moved above the raw hamburger. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The operator discarded cut tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

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.

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.

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.

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. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 58F.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Unable to wash hands operating and open to the public with no running water. Warning

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed MFDV is open and operating with no power and no running water. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 18 live flying insects in MFDV, they are open and operating. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food in reach in coolers: rice 60F, cooked beans 55F, cooked half chickens 60F, shredded cheese 61F, sliced tomatoes 76F, diced tomatoes 59F, sliced cucumbers 66F, cut limes 62F, Cooked burgers 77F, Shredded cheese 50F, cooked steak 63F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef stored under grille top unit 90F. 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. Observed no plan for cleanup of bodily fluids. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans and utensils stored in hand wash sink. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips present for chlorine. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no running water on MFDV. Warning

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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreements. Warning

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed no power to run water pump. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink, no running water at all. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no current MFDV decal on the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packages of raw ground beef stored over a case of peppers in glass front reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage around external grey water tank. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 printed copy. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F. 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. Admin Complaint

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 printed copies. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot running water for entire establishment, only cold running water at 80F. Warning

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash pile on ground behind MFDV. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed neither permanently affixed to external grey water tank, no grey water tank is installed in unit. Warning

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan to catch grease from external hood fan, evidence of grease spilling on the ground on exterior of unit. Warning

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed external potable water tank as not properly enclosed and unprotected from environmental contamination. Warning

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Observed no waste water tank installed on unit. Unit is sending waste directly into external tank. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed gorditas stored uncovered and directly on reach in cooler shelf. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no current license on vehicle. Observed license expired. observed license expired d Dec.1,2021 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed form for operator and reviewed with operator. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no written procedures for clean up of bodily fluids. Printed form for operator. Corrected On-Site 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

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. Observed no employee reporting forms available at time of inspection. Printed form for operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease accumulation on ceiling and vents. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of salt stored on floor. Warning

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed gap around rear door cannot be sealed properly when closed. Warning

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed hole not sealed in rear of trailer where electrical wire enters trailer. Warning

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed evidence of water dumped from exterior waste water tank. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5-7 flies landing on cut cilantro on top of reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired from 12/01/2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef over unwashed lemons in standup reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees wearing gloves preparing food, handling utensils, touch uniforms without changing gloves. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stand up reach in cooler by rear exit door with Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (53F - Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stand up reach in cooler by rear exit door Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Hot dogs (53F - Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glue and motor oil on wire shelf above cut cilantro on reach in freezer top. 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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dicer blades with buildup of food debris attached to wall above three compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at three compartment sink. Temperature was at 80F. 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage prepared yesterday in reach in freezer with no date mark. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink. Temperature was at 80F. Warning

Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Observed bags of garbage on side of access road. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around back door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and bag of potatoes stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed connections to wastewater tabs and gas tank as permanent. Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink as slow draining. Warning

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. Observed improperly stored crow bar and drill. Warning

Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed waste water tank as having a hole on the top that allows water to spill out. Warning

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed frayed wires running to generator outside truck.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to food truck has a gap under the door and on the sides. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cucumbers at 76F cold holding Hamburger Patties 55F(cold holding) . Shredded cheese at 55F( cold holding) in the upright reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Observed shredded cheese at 50F kept over 24 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Observed Ground Beef at 50F. Observed American cheese at 50F. Observed sliced Ham at 50F Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils in hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser was not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to food truck has a gap under the door and on the sides. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty shelves under prep table and steam table, observed dirty hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cucumbers at 76F cold holding Hamburger Patties 55F(cold holding) . Shredded cheese at 55F( cold holding) in the upright reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Observed shredded cheese at 50F kept over 24 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils in hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser was not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to food truck has a gap under the door and on the sides. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty shelves under prep table and steam table, observed dirty hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching shirt and body, no hand washing. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a dozen small flying insects in the mobile truck. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired License expired Dec 1 2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties sitting on top of shredded cheese. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cucumbers at 76F cold holding Hamburger Patties 55F(cold holding) . Shredded cheese at 55F( cold holding) in the upright reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork in steam table at 79F. Operator reheated up to 165F Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottle by dressing on prep table. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food substance on cutting board on reach in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking utensils in hand wash sink. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No evidence of food manager certificate on site. Warning

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

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

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to food truck has a gap under the door and on the sides. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty shelves under prep table and steam table, observed dirty hood filters. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloths on prep table next to cash register. Warning