EL NUEVO AMANECER CAFE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork, in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (89°F - Hot Holding) on top of the steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Also ground beef (126°F - Hot Holding); inside hot holding box. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed on three compartment sink, chlorine sanitizer solution of 300 ppm. Operator add water, rechecked 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site 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 - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sancocho (119/116F - Cooling) underneath of preparation table, covered on cooling process. Operator uncovered it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel of provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Employees name, Victor, Inarquis, Andrea, Jose, Pelagia, Silvano, with more than 2 months. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed majorette, sweet beans dessert was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside condiments container, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Warning

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed single cutting board with cut marks. Warning

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen exit door. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food container on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Warning

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand wash sink located at kitchen. Observed employee gabbing water from hand wash sink to cook. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents, standing fans soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots at cook line stored not inverted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employees water bottles stored on the preparation table at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clean containers wet nesting on drying shelves above the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing, sanitizing and then rinsing equipments in the three compartment sink. Coached employee on how to properly use correct order when washing equipments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: During the callback did not observed an employee washing dishes. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanged on the oven handle at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed interior use spoons stored in standing water at 76F at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink with food debris, dirt, slime on the splash guard and crevices, sink located at cook line. Observed exterior of the three compartment sink soiled. Observed exterior of standing hot holding unit soiled. Observed food storage shelves located at cook line soiled. Observed exterior of the microwave soiled, microwave located at cook line. Observed chest in freezer gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: 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 the preparation table by the steam table located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scrolling through his phone several times then continued to prepared food without washing hands prior.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice cooked white rice (118F - Hot Holding), as per cook left out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a plastic container in the hand wash sink located at cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at hand wash sink located at cook line. Operator refilled paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of microwave with some rust spots.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 3 clean pots stored directly on the phone, under storage shelves at cook line.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board at cook line.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water bottles stored on the prep table located by the three compartment sink at cook line.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, keys stored on storage shelves above the steam table at cook line. Repeat Violation

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

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 with no handle used as scoop in a rice container inside the hot holding box at cook line.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at cook line.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves located at cook line has accumulation of food debris and grease buildup. Observed walk in cooler Strip Door Curtain has slime like buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet wc stored on prep table at cook line.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In an hot holding unit at cook line observed cooked beans (120 F - Hot Holding), cook stated food was stored in unit less than 2 hours ago. Employee removed food to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink front counter, no paper towel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handle used as scoop in the spice containers under-the prep table located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gasket torn, located at cook line by the storage shelves at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in cooler at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both oven in the kitchen have heavy grease buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer located by the three compartment sink has exposed insulation on the lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food storage shelves with dust, dirt accumulation, located by the oven at kitchen. Observed cooking pans have heavy grease buildup. Observed storage shelves at cook line has heavy grease and soil buildup. Observed wall mounted fan with heavy dirt and dust accumulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed walk in cooler handle soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in oven door handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed tongs in oven door handle. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink no sign. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed at kitchen hand sink no sign. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer's and coolers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed gaskets on freezer's and coolers soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and chicken area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Observed at front counter and kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw fish stored directly inside Grocery plastic bag.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shells eggs over slice cheese and ham also raw chicken over raw beef inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. 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 cooked red beans (126F - Hot Holding) on top of the stove less than four hours. Operator turn on the stove to be reheated to 165°.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container and towels inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Ice machine front counter area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with vegetables stored inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan inside walk-in cooler.

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 open containers of raw fish inside walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under steam table, and outside on back of the building. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels and plastic container inside hand wash sink. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

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/

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above preparation table at kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers inside walk-in cooler with cooked pork belly, raw chicken, raw fish, raw beef and buckets with peeled plantains and carrots not covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 3 chest freezers on hallway in front of bathrooms no locks in units. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kit counter, employee replaced soiled towels with clean ones. 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 on steam table Fish (120F - Hot Holding) According to manager prepared about 1 hour ago. Manager send fish to kitchen to reheat to 165f Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under steam table, and hose on back of building outside Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout restaurant. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook moved tongs from oven door handle. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Manager posted hand washing sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 3 chest freezers in hallway by restrooms lids unlocked.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under steam table and hose outside no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked black beans no date labeled, inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets and exterior of chest freezers at kitchen , soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket with cooked black beans and container with cow tripe inside walk in cooler no covered. Employee covered food containers. Corrected On-Site