BARACOA LATIN AMERICAN STYLE FOOD

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank has been removed. Operator has attached a potable water hose to a water supply that is not an integral part of the unit, no ability to hold potable water if moved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to replace tanks. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages located outside back door of unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator has removed water and waste water tanks, unit is not currently movable due to connection to utilities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to restore mobility. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip trays located at exterior back of unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle has been removed. Operator has attached an external tank that is not an integral part of the unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time extension given to allow operator time to replace tanks. Time Extended

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water tank has been removed. Operator has attached a potable water hose to a water supply that is not an integral part of the unit, no ability to hold potable water if moved. Warning

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. Tall glass door reach-in cooler cooked fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall glass door reach-in cooler cooked fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

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

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

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages located outside back door of unit. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator has removed water and waste water tanks, unit is not currently movable due to connection to utilities. Warning

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip trays located at exterior back of unit. Warning

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle has been removed. Operator has attached an external tank that is not an integral part of the unit. Warning

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook washing hands after handling raw chicken approximately 5 seconds rubbing with soap. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing, employee rewashed hands with correct rubbing step. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) for 10 minutes while thawing per operator, temperature taken in outer parts of meat. Operator states foods will be cooked shortly. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaning chemical stored over chicken thawing in triple sink. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is expired. Last well water test performed on 1/25/2024, well water must be tested at least annually. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Under grill, bottles vinegar and sauce stored on floor. Warning

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach-in cooler for bottled and canned beverages stored outside of mobile unit. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leak under triple sink. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in the sun outside back of mobile unit. Observed raw chicken thawing in triple sink with no running water. Spoke with operator regarding proper thawing techniques. Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee wrapping raw chicken, switch to removing ready-to-eat foods from reach-in cooler, no handwash. Discussed with employee proper handwashing, operator properly washed hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Raw chicken in reach-in freezer per operator prepared at private residence. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and beef over ready-to-eat French fries in reach-in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In tall clear door reach-in cooler, raw beef over unwashed herbs, lettuce. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Raw chicken in reach-in freezer per operator prepared at private residence. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (91F - Hot Holding) for less than one hour per operator. Discussed with operator options for keeping foods at a proper hot holding temperature. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter on hose Bibb connection to vehicle attached to water tank, no vacuum breaker. 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. 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. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles water, oil stored on floor by front counter. Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using low splash chlorine, not approved for food contact surfaces. Warning

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed waste water dumping onto concrete, pipe connecting waste water tank leading into and dumping onto grass. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork in small reach-in cooler silver towards back. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall glass door reach-in cooler ; milk (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); evaporated milk (open) (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall glass door reach-in cooler ; milk (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); evaporated milk (open) (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with utensils, pots and pans. Operator cleared the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods prepared 48 hours ago , milk cooked pork cooked beef no date mark. Warning

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning