LO MEJOR DEL CARIBE

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink inside men bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly next to handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager removed from wall and discarded during inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup inside salt container being used to dispense salt. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside metal container at cookline. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink in top of flat grill. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager provided drain plug during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris , manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be washed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open personal water bottle being stored inside reach in freezer. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris across front oven.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar at preparation table not labeled, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag being used to stored cheese at reach in cooler at behind front counter.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's handwashing sink. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tile stained with water marks at kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on the ground case of plastic bottle waters behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket next to front counter reach in cooler .

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar labeled next to coffee station. Employee labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot box front counter Observed ham croquettes (83F - Hot Holding); beef pastelitos (79F - Hot Holding) according to to employee placed 45 minutes ago.

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. Observed one of the employees Kenia. Certificate was expired in 2023

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled interior behind front counter.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food without hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor next to 3 sink compartment. Aslo a bag of rice inside storage room across from refrigerator.

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights shields missing on top of front counter preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign in the men bathroom. Provided operator with handwashing sign via email.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on the floor inside dry storage area next time refrigerator. Employee stored it properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not labeled with common name across from grill.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired 10/01/2023

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dam inside women bathroom ceiling.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board at kitchen deep cut marks .

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no wearing hair restraints.

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

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed on light covers above preparation area at kitchen.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on front counter area above preparation and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in white freezer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (131F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee reheated during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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.

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Also flan containers made 2 days ago. Employee date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the entrance of the kitchen, also by the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in white refrigerator in kitchen area.

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood grade bags in reach in cooler/freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (128F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per employee approximately 1 hour, employee removed and proceed to reheated during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked in reach in cooler, as per employee food was prepared 2 days ago. Employee date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the entrance of the kitchen.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen.

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in direct contact of thank you bag in the reach in freezer

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. None observed at the front counter