LA FRESA FRANCESA

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm) at kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat vegetables at reach in cooler in front of dishwasher machine. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 raw fish and raw chicken stored together inside container at chest freezer. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut bacon (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in coolers. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut bacon (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in coolers. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area. 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 food handler certificates expired for Yunier G., Alejandro H., Sandra S., Daniela G. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed water and soap spray bottle not identified on preparation table at bar area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen and preparation area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling on top of reach in coolers in front of dishwasher machine. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on bathroom on the left side. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored hanging on drinks shelf at storage area behind bar. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on shelf on top of mini chest freezer. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open beverage stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from establishment food at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at bathroom on the left side. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside standing water at preparation table next to dishwasher machine. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers not identified on shelf Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed with employee and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed with employee and provided printed sign. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: No hot running water at mop sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored inside the reach in cooler #2. Employee removed items, and place them correctly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed plastic container with fresh mussels with no tag. 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. Discussed with employee and provided printed handout.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed with employee and provided printed sign. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed plastic container with fresh mussels with no tag.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white beans stored inside the standing reach in cooler without the date marked. As per employee food was prepared 2 days before the inspection. Employee date marked item.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top of cutting board, located at preparation table. Employee removed cellular phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near the three compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw crab and clams inside of the single door reach-in cooler next to the dishwasher machine. Operator stored the beef properly during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of butane fuel stored on a shelf next to food inside the dry storage area. Operator stored bottle of butane fuel properly during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Carlos Solano. As per operator food manager has been working at the establishment 3 years ago.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in the storage room where the double door reach in freezer is located next to the coffee machine; ceiling tile broken over preparation reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil stored on the floor next to the double door reach-in freezer in dry storage area. Operator stored the case of oil properly during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom located next to the ware washing area. Provided to operator through email during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken