CERRO NEGRO RESTAURANT

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on shelves at dry storage.

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 40+ roach droppings on shelves at dry storage.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15+ rodent droppings on wooden shelves next to walk in cooler. Observed 30+ rodent droppings on floor around water heater. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings over water heater. Observed 25+ rodent droppings on dry storage shelves. Observed 15+ rodent droppings under shelves at dry storage area. Observed 20+ rodent droppings inside metal drawers at dry storage.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rodent bite marks on AP flour bag of 25 lbs on shelves next to walk in cooler. Observed rodent bite marks on AP flour bag of 12 lbs on shelves next to walking cooler. Operator discarded the bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sour cream; (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (60F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Observed leche agria (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to washing area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork nacatamal (122F - Hot Holding) inside pot at cook line floor. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10+ dead roaches under shelves at dry storage.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall behind shelves next to walk in cooler. Observed hall on wall behind lower shelves at dry storage.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of thongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to preparation area.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over Cooked gallo pinto rice inside walk in freezer. Manager properly rearranged by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed gallo pinto rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); boiled yuca (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk-in cooler. As per manager for than 24 hrs. Also observed homemade leche agria (47F -Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallo pinto rice (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); boiled yuca (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) inside walk-in cooler. As per manager for than 24 hrs. Also observed homemade leche agria (47F -Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Also observed coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); dairy spread (61F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice at steam table. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under fryers. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at service window. Employee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at beverage area. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soups, cooked rice inside walk in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs with gloves on and then touched cleaned equipment to serve ready to eat food. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bag used to cover white rice in kitchen. Also observed tortillas stored inside nonfood grade bag inside reach in cooler across cook line. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over french fries inside reach in cooler across cook line. Also observed raw beef over gallo pinto rice inside walk in freezer. Employee removed the rice from under the raw beef. Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on storage shelve between walk in units. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with gloves on. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chimichurri (70F - Cold Holding) at kitchen. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (110F - Hot Holding) on stove. As per employee for approximately 30 min. Employee turn on stove for reheat and retest refried beans (165F - Hot Holding). Also observed ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (112F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (112F - Hot Holding) as per employee for for 1.5 hrs. Employee turn up the heat for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to were washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside bread crumbs containers on shelves under preparation table. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed wall behind grill soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over slicer station. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board stored on shelves under slicer station. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef soup stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at bar area. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar plastic container with handle in contact with product under storage shelve. Employee removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soups stored inside walk in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 1 big pot of beef soup and 1 big pot of chicken soup (all Frozen) thawing at room temperature. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed beef soup on stove and the chicken soup inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs and flour inside plastic containers without label on shelve under preparation table at cook line. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak at walk in cooler. Also raw steak stored above raw pork in reach in cooler next to fryer at cook line. Operator replaced the chicken under the raw steak. Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature on storage shelve in between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Employee placed the eggs inside walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (59F - Cold Holding) inside triple compartment sink. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the raw steak inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect killer stored next to spices at dry storage. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish soap and carboard box stored inside hand wash sink next to were washing sink. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche in menu not identified as raw in menu. Warning

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F. As per operator water heater is missing gas. Operator called for service appointment. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink next to cooke line. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dispenser not working at hand wash sink next to dish machine. Employee fixed the dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce prepared onsite not date labeled. As per employee was prepared 2 days prior. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 79F. As per operator water heater is missing gas. Operator called for service appointment. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside onion container inside walk in cooler. Also observed bowl without handle inside chia plastic container stored on shelve between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly dry stored at shelve next to walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer handle broken. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cut onions inside pot stored on floor next to were washing entrance. Employee placed the onions 6 inches from the floor. Also observed crab soup, chicken stock, raw beef stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall at dry storage. Also observed wall tiles missing under hand wash sink at Warning

Basic - Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer handle soiled with old food debris. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab soup, beef soup stored inside walk in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef 59F thawed at room temperature at ware washing area. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the raw beef inside freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill soiled with old grease. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm) Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in shelves near walk-in cooler door, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); croquettes (121F - Hot Holding) as per Manager approximate 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Hot holding unit not working properly. 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.Provided form during inspection. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board next to microwave. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues n hand wash sink near oven in shelve. In kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Amalia and Lisandra have been working more than 60 days. 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. Provided form during inspection. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, chicken soup and beef soup not date marked inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in syrup container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles above walk-in freezer. Also throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot holding unit not working properly, at the front counter. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken portioned soup not covered inside walk-in cooler, Also beef soup not covered inside walk-in freezer. Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) in preparation table. Employee moved to walk-in cooler during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw fish at 41° F in water in preparation table. Employee discarded water and moved to walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooling from yesterday cooked ground beef (59 F- Cooling) cooked yuca ( 55 F - Cooling)

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken on top of raw steak in reaching cooler next to fryer. Operator placed correct at the time of the inspection. Observed also raw chicken on top of steak and ready to eat salad in walking cooler. Observed raw steak on top of corn,Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marked prepared milk with cacao in walking cooler from two days ago.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooling from yesterday cooked ground beef (59 F- Cooling) cooked yuca ( 55 F - Cooling)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed rice and beans (80 F - Reheating); Observed chorizo ( 87 F Reheating) reheated to 182 F Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical next to food on rack next to walking cooler entrance. Operator removed at the time of the inspection.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on the mop sink.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Container of cooked ground beef too deep in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water handle broken, unable to check hot water, located at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl using as scoop inside of container of rice.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone next to food.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic containers cracked

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door on the way to bathrooms.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen area in cook line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

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

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator removed and stored properly at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer soup and rice and beans.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed n preparation area. Employee removed at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm