LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans with no date marking inside of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill container with medication inside on top of microwave. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above pork inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked chicken with date marking inside reach in cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table in kitchen.

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 top of cutting boards in prep area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Operator removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cold pasta salad in the reach in cooler located at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler located at cook line.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in the reach in freezer located at cook line.

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. Elizabeth Shererwood expired on 2-12-24.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled, shelves located by the ware washing area. Observed hood filters with heavy grease buildup.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, small black reach in cooler located across from the prep table at prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a coffee strainer in the handwashing sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the stand up reach in cooler.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the kitchen prep table.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage in the kitchen hand washing sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floor with food debris.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the upright cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a large white cutting board solid.

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. Form provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter glass door upright cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of rice with no label

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw chicken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of rice and beans with no labels

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: At time of callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: At time of callback inspection observed Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelving - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables and pork stored in direct contact in carry out shopping market bag, non food grade. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Observed covered raw chicken stored above shell eggs and pork. Operator removed chicken and placed in bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef from Friday 1/8/20 ( as per owner) without date marking. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license displayed. Employee displayed the current license. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler located in back prep area an in front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended