EL REY DE LAS FRITAS

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); crumbled ham (46F - Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty over storage shelves at storage area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on metal shelve next to storage shelves.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table across triple sink. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with potato sticks stored on floor under prep table across triple sink. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water next to cook line.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed front counter Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest front counter Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with winded not properly labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table across triple sink. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon (frozen) thawing at room temperature on prep slicer table. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef steak stored over cheese inside reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under triple sink. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed DOB missing on certification. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with table cleaner not properly labeled at front counter.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under triple sink. Operator removed bucket from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by table. Employee removed the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records missing Date of birth.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags next to canned milk at storage shelf. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic container at storage shelves.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service pans not inverted on top of reach in freezer across cook line.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and Frita sauce without label on shelve over cook line.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with red food debris on reach in cooler across cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of employee training for Lazaro. Hired for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed 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. Observed no proof of employee training for Lazaro. As per manager employee was hired for less than 60 days. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 4 employee food training missing birth date. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board on reach in cooler across cook line Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat rice inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee for less than 4 hrs inside prep reach in cooler across stove at kitchen. Employee moved to reach in freezer for rapid cooling and last reading cooked pork (42F - Cold Holding); Corrected On-Site 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. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator.Repeat Violation 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 flan prepared on site on to-go container not date marked at front counter, as per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee date marked the flan during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 7 food handler certificates without birth date. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling tiles dusty over stove area. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep reach in freezer across stove. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of reach in cooler located next to kitchen door. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and potato sticks stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed the food items from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in hand wash sink next to fryer. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic container with portioned fruits not covered inside of reach in freezer at kitchen area. Employee covered the fruits. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) not properly thawed on prep table in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee moved the pork to 3 compartment sink under cold running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table with oil container blocking hand wash sink in kitchen next to reach in cooler. Employee moved table during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Still observed table blocking hand wash sink in kitchen area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to fryer. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Still observed no paper towels. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Raquel and Miriam expired on 07/12/22. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Observed training for Raquel and Miriam still expired on 07/12/2022. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw meat. Both are mot commercially packed. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand wash sink is inaccessible. It has a work table in front of it.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at the front counter hand wash sink wash cloths stored in it.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels and no hand wash sign. Paper towel were replenished Corrected On-Site

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed in the kitchen the ceiling fan blade soiled

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as liners at the dry storage Area

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white nylon cutting board at the reach in cooler by the stove with cut marks.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of crispy potatoes stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator moved the crispy potatoes containers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a cellphone on the preparation table by the glass door reach in freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on the hallway towards the bathroom boxes of single service trays and glasses stored on the floor.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the reach in freezer cut fruits not covered.

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

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed at kitchen location during calibration. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over ice cream in the kitchen Blue Air reach in freezer. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed round bowl in spice bin under kitchen food preparation table across from flat top. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white nylon cutting boards in the warewashing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a jug of hot sauce and a container of crispy potatoes stored on the floor under the kitchen preparation table. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed cell phone on kitchen microwave oven on food preparation table. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on food preparation table next to reach in kitchen freezer. Operator put to wash and sanitize at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site