EL WARIKE RESTAURANT

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in a non-food grade bag. Reviewed the proper materials with the operator.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and fish stored over ready to eat products in their reach in cooler. Operator over them. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a filet of commercial reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package and thawed. Operator disposed of the product willingly.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a filet of commercial reduced oxygen packaged tuna not removed from its package and thawed. Operator disposed of the product willingly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their plaza dumpster rusted out. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under their cutting board. Operator swapped it out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on their hood filters.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their to-go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple tiles damaged in the restaurant. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed their dry dishes rack rusted, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the back. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the receptacle and the ground around it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over unwashed lettuce in the right side reach in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over cooked rice and seafood in the left side reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line counter: Ambient shell eggs (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Instructed the employees of proper holding temperature.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored above their right side reach in cooler. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a damaged ceiling tile in the back storage area.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor under the cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back exit door to the kitchen not self closing. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over salad mix and cut tomatoes. Educated person in charge and printed a copy of safe refrigerator storage in Spanish. Person in charge removed raw beef. 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 reach in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed a copy in Spanish. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

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..only 2 employees and the both signed the form I provided for them. They read and signed form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing in front of 3 compartment sink.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters dripping with grease and extremely soiled. Observed throughout entire kitchen area reach in cooler and reach in cooler door handle soiled with grease and food debris.

Basic - Observed rice stored on floor in back kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

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. Observed two employees with no written plan in place. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Owner working on completing agreements. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in place in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen food prep area. Owner working on replacing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains above hood in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above hood in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked floor tiles in kitchen by storage room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed cracked tiles in front of kitchen storage area. Owner has replaced three of the tiles. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in front chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed ice buildup in front chest freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from back room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed no mop sink or place to dump grey water. Mop sink not replaced. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear kitchen exit door with no self closer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door. Owner working on fixing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back kitchen wall over doorway heavily soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed wall above rear kitchen door laden with grease. Time Extended

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. Observed no written plan in place for employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed some employees with written plan in place. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed acoustical tiles still in place. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed water damaged ceiling tile by hood system. Time Extended

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front table in dining room. Owner labeled bottle.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles damaged. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on two door flip top reach in cooler.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at rear exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing floor tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezer front of kitchen.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 6 pair of tongs on oven doors. Owner removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease build up on exhaust hood.Cleaning scheduled 6-22-2023. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on food line not labeled. Owner labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef then clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed the utensils to be cleaned. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to consume juices in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner removed the juice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 12 ceiling tiles in the kitchen showing water damage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both back exits of the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing and broken though out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 6x6 inch hole in the wall behind the stand up reach in cooler next to the kitchen entrance. 1x2 foot hole in the wall in the hot water heater room.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens on the cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both floor fans soiled. Exterior of all equipment in the kitchen soiled. All dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the cook line.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover under all preparation tables in the kitchen.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Thought out the kitchen.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided for sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quaternary sanitizers present but no test strips for either during 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.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately five ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the threshold for rear exterior door in the kitchen and in the dining area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink across from fryers. Emailed hand wash signs to operator.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored next to unwashed produce. Observed raw beef next to unwashed limes in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 5 peeling ceiling tiles in kitchen.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside observed at rear kitchen door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris observed in dry storage room in rear of kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage in reach in cooler next to dining room door in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors observed at rear kitchen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at front of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Time Extended