LA TERRAZA ORGANIC RESTAURANT

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler in front of the cooler, as per operator stored inside overnight. Stop sale was issued. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48F - Cold Holding); hummus (45F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler in front of the cooler, as per operator food was stored inside the reach in cooler overnight. Stop sale was issued. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender inside the handwashing sink at the cafe bar, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs, burger, ribeye, NY strip and Entraña on the menu not identified. As per operator, they are remaking new menus soon. Operator marked items during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chimicurrie with no date marking, as per operator made 4 days ago. Operator placed date on item. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 3/4/24 employee names Maria, Alexandra, Mayela and Sagrario working for approximately 5 years. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed fabuloso in a spray bottle with no name label. Operator placed name on bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 78F in the bathrooms handwashing sink, ran water for about 8 minutes. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured at the bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not inverted over the 3 compartment sink. Observed plates on the top shelf not inverted at the bar and kitchen area. Operator inverted items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in front of oven with ambient temperature of 46F. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the cafe bar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at the cafe area soiled. Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed Raw corvina used for ceviche and smoked salmon offered on the menu, no parasite destruction record available. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose connected with no vacuum breaker. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand wash sink at front counter. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviches and smoked salmon, No identify on the menu as raw items. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at ki hand wash sink. Chef provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cream brûlée prepared on site at dessert display counter according to manager prepared the day be no date marked. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen above preparation table. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on preparation table. Employee removed her phone Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen in storage area. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand was sink in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment does not have parasite destruction for grouper ceviche Warning

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Certificate missing date of birth and Business name Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning