LATIN AMERICAN CAFE

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned container with old sticker, Manager removed sticker and placed container in dish machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter milk 49F, manager will use time as a Public health control, milk will be discarded at 11:30Am. Also at the cook line, mojo 70F, Manager will use time and will be discarded at 11:30Am. Corrective Action Taken

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

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. For one male employee, form filled and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked container in front of walk-in cooler.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers with stickers residue, Manager moved to dish machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the cook line, container inside sink, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above triple sink, spray bottle with pink solution not labeled, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with a white wet cloth underneath, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers, Employee removed stickers and placed in triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter warmer: cheese pastry (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated cheese pastry was placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese pastry in oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

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. No proof of approved training for employees. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area. Manager added label to spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor behind front counter. Manager placed cups in cabinet behind front counter. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line pork date marked 02/07/2024.

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. For two new employees, employee filled out agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. In walk-in cooler, tuna thawed (02/13/24), manager removed tuna from package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above soda boxes, manager moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels residue on cleaned containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine above soda bags, manager moved. 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. For three new employees Repeat Violation

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. In walk-in cooler, raw fish Place to thawed 09/25/2023, Manager removed from package. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employe drinks on prep tables, manager moved all. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee behind front counter touched hair and handled unwrapped single service items. Manager had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan of meatballs stored in walk-in cooler dated 3/15/2022. Manager had employee discard meatballs. Corrective Action Taken

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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave in kitchen. Cutting boards stored in dry storage stained. Blade of can opener at end of prep table.

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. Two employees employed less than sixty days with no employee training have no proof of reporting responsibility.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Employee placed drink on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water on shelf in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded employee drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table at end of cook line. Employee removed phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups and lids stored on floor underneath front counter. Manager placed items on shelf in back of kitchen. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb and each side of splitter at Bibb on wall near ware wash area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside bag of rice on cookline. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean pans, blue tape with date mark.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of peppers and tomatoes on shelf over drinks in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table next to slicer.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf over prep table at front counter

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at cookline.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Eggs box being used to hold raw onions. Manager placed onions in bucket. Corrected On-Site