LA UCHIRENA RAPID FOOD

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (53°F/52°F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner under empanadas. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (53°F/52°F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hand on three compartment sink.

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bottle of Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Employees name Lina, Roberto, Mireya, Mirna.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the front area.

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Not faucet observed on hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef, (40°F cold holding) not covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside kitchen.

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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at front counter.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish and beef containers not covered inside Walk in cooler. Employee covered containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bones stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer by three compartment sink. Operator discarded bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef by raw chicken inside Walk in cooler. Employee removed it from floor. 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 cachapas not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator cachapas were cooked last Friday 1st, 2022. Operator date marked them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside corn container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over reach in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid butter container stored on prep area floor, and Shark box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and shelf over three compartment sink. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong touching cooked beef inside kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked fish container not covered inside reach in freezer by three compartment sink. Operator covered it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fruit pulp thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator removed it to Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored directly inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer at front counter. Employee restored the food inside food grade bags. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser and windex not labeled stored at three compartment sink. Manager labeled them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling inside room by employee restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and banana boxes stored on kitchen and front counter floor respectively. Employee removed everything from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed rice scoop handle touching brown rice at steam table. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic tray boxes stored on floor in front of employee restroom.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken, and cooked black beans not covered inside walk in cooler. Employee covered them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fruit pulp thawing in standing water on prep table in back kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table in front of three compartment sink in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container inside kitchen. Manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation