MEXICAN BOTANAS & FRUTAS LOCAS

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public. Provided Operator with Contact information for Tallahassee and our licensing department for assistance. Operator claims to have paid $312 in February of 2026. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white standup reach in cooler with missing door handle. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing from white standup reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Time Extended

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle broken off on white standup reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle to standup white reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle to tall white reach in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no water in well with in use scoop.

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with bulk flour unlabeled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor. Operator moved onions off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not above bulk sugar. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar unlabeled on shelf closest to dipperwell. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid on shelf near unisex bathroom. Operator removed can. 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed door closer to unisex bathroom was broken. Repeat Violation

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with boards. Repeat Violation

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed door closer to unisex bathroom was broken. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic container with no label. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boards blocking rear exit.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags with raw beef in reach in freezer. Discussed proper bags to store food in with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer broken on unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of corn flour not labeled under prep table across from three compartment sink.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee clean counters then start to prepare produce without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray canister of Ortho on shelf outside bathroom.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from hand washing sink.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen near hand washing sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Bag of Maseca stored on floor next to dry goods shelf across from front counter.

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer was installed, but, is broken. Parts are on door.