POBLANO MEXICAN GRILL AND BAR #2

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed in dish room area employee went from soiled to clean dishes and failed to wash hands before touching clean dishes. Person in charge educated employee. Employee place soiled dishes in dish washing machine, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in dry storage cans of tomatoes stored on floor Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: multiple Stored food not covered in walk-in in cooler and freezer . Person in charge covered food.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.educated employee on handwashing and glove use.employee washed hands with soap.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee on handwashing procedures.employee washed hands in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on cooks line employee phone on food plate. Person in charge removed plate and phone. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge mopped floors. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. observed tortilla chip bucket stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee . Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: Stored food not covered in walk-in in cooler and freezer . Person in charge covered food.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm .Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed on cooks line rice (110F - Reheating) at 2:00pm .Person in charge stated it was placed in the warming box at 11:30 am. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for a dump sink in bar area. Person in charge cleaned sink and educated employees. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filed soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area chip container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered in Reach in freezer. Person in charge cover food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry food storage area a dented can on the seam of cut Peppers. Person in charge put in office for return.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler Burrito Tomato sauce made in house date marked 2/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler Burrito Tomato sauce made in house date marked 2/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area Tortilla Chip container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with Grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid on North side of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Black beans (49F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in bar area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge refilled dishwasher sanitizer and retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Ground Beef over beef roast. Educated Person in charge and emailed a hand out of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Black beans (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were put in the Walk in cooler on 10/15/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded the beans.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar area Handwashing sink used as a beverage dump sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed strainer and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler stuffed peppers not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/14/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill and fryers soiled with grease. Observed in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuff Pepper with Beef (67F - Cold Holding) in on 2 door Reach in cooler across from grill. Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge placed peppers in Walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on can opener by dry storage in main kitchen area. Person in charge cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink across from fryers in main kitchen area blocked with chemicals in sink. Person in charge removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at Handwashing sink across from office in main kitchen area no soap. Person in charge put soap at Handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler by rear entrance to main kitchen Chicken,Stuffed peppers,Pico De Gallo and diced tomatoes not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 10/25/2022. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked all 4 food items 10/25/22. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no Handwashing sign on Handwashing sink across from fryers in main kitchen area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with rings,bans and watches working with food. Educated the Person in charge on proper protocol for wearing jewelry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple soiled food rack with mold like substance in Walk in cooler. Observed Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with mold like substance. Observed vents in kitchen area and over grill and fryer soiled with dust and grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwashing machine with 0 ppm chlorine. Operator primed machine and was able to correct levels to 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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.Observed Juritzy Olivares, Erika Zelaya and Florentine Martinez recently expired.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing machine coming from vent located above the machine.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed tile missing at entrance to dry storage area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in multiple food pans on pan storage area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walkin cooler with patched areas on ceiling that were dripping liquid.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing in several areas throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on Walkin cooler fans in both cooler areas.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator corrected by closing lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted. Employee corrected by inverting. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed Chili relleno and Tomales uncovered in Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation