DIXIE CATERING

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy certificates for Felix B., and Ena V., Rufino M., Santiago D., Yelenys G., Joel N., Elena M., Celeste M., Crixa S., and Miriam S. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's and women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside men bathroom. Observed at men bathroom. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Collard Greens 6 lbs, 3 Sunset applesauce6 lbs each, 2 Antonio's applesauce 99 oz each. 2 Celorrio diced peaches 106 oz each. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding), stored in cooler room. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding), stored in cooler room. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Soap, Gallon Clorox, on preparation table next to cleaned cutting board. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels stored in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton milk on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clamshells not inverted, Warning

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non grade containers with sliced cucumbers in walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 truck, Meal plan: Pasta 127°F-Hot Holding)rice (128°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F Hot Holding)Sweet potatoes (95°F Hot Holding), rice 102°F- (Hot Holding) cooked fish 108°F cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (104F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (108F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (114F - Hot Holding) Truck 2 Rice (102°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F-Hot Holding), cooked pasta 116°F Hot Holding), Moro rice (122°F Hot Holding) inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 truck, Meal plan: Pasta 127°F-Hot Holding)rice (128°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F Hot Holding)Sweet potatoes (95°F Hot Holding), rice 102°F- (Hot Holding) cooked fish 108°F cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (104F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (108F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (114F - Hot Holding) Truck 2 Rice (102°F Hot Holding) cooked chicken (96°F-Hot Holding), cooked pasta 116°F Hot Holding), Moro rice (122°F Hot Holding) inside delivery vehicle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back area. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the ice machine at the preparation area. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Pork soup, ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed dishes with not sanitizer step. Instructed employees regarding ware washing procedure. Operator properly set up the 3CS with quaternary sanitation solutions of 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (122F - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding) located inside cooler in delivery van. Observed mixed vegetables (108F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding cabinets. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122F - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding) located inside cooler in delivery van. Observed mixed vegetables (108F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding cabinets. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Pork soup, ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employees washing dishes with not sanitation step. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed the following food items yellow rice (112°F/110°F - Cooling); cooked pasta (99°F/90 - Cooling); cooked vegetables (110/108F - Cooling) completed covered in walking cooler. Operator uncovered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener, slicer soiled. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling in front of walk in cooler door. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under kitchen equipment. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk on walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed Pork soup, cooked ground beef,chicken tenders, chicken patties with not labeled located inside walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can with tuna from Chunk light. 66.5 oz. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed Sweetened Condensed Milk with mold-like growth, inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (66°F - Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (56°F - Cold Holding) located in storage prep area waiting to be pick up and delivery.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (66°F - Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (56°F - Cold Holding) located in storage prep area waiting to be pick up and delivery.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray sanitizer spray bottle on dry store shelves next to syrup and cereal, located in cooler room. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager name Maurice Douek expired on 7/11/2023. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Production kitchen, slicer soiled and the prep table in the back food preparation area by the prep sink with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle without label. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. inside the refrigerated assembly kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and hole in the ceiling by the walk in freezer door. Warning

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under kitchen equipment, manager requested employees to squeeze the water from the floor. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in double door reach-in freezer, located next to ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Filter soiled, observed exterior of food container soiled. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on cleaned plastic containers, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under preparation sink and underneath 3 compartment sink located in the air conditioner prep area. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed air conditioner preparation area first tray sausage (57°F - Cold Holding); second tray sausage (53°F - Cold Holding) located on top of the preparation table. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed air conditioner preparation area first tray sausage (57°F - Cold Holding); second tray sausage (53°F - Cold Holding) located on top of the preparation table. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the three compartment sink (quaternary 400+ppm) operator prep new solutions ( quaternary 200 ppm). Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with quaternary sanitation solutions at 400+ ppm, operator add water, recheck 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees unable to answer how properly set up the three compartment sink. 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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form emailed to operator. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel on hand wash sink located in air conditioner room. Operator replaced paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Food Employee Reporting Agreement emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken 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 Rudy and Jonathan with more than 2 months of being hired. Warning

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

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

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 dishes without sanitation solutions. Instructed operator on the proper dishwashing steps. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the walls and the floor. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 5 doors glass reach in cooler interior soiled. Warning

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

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Production area: 1 live roach crawling on the floor underneath the hand washing sink between the hot holding box and a prep table with a slicer. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed inside the air conditioned prep area: 2 rodent droppings on the floor under the hand washing sink near by the prep table next to the boxes of single service cups and approximately 7 rodent droppings underneath a shelf nearby the employee restroom. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by wheel car, located in the air conditioner room by the small walking cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main kitchen: three compartment sink: pipe by the hand washing sink not lined up with the sink. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Roll-up garage door leading to the production area. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken nuggets (114°F - Hot Holding) located inside hot holding box. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken nuggets (114°F - Hot Holding) located inside hot holding box. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Bertha Rodriguez with 4 years of been hired as per operator. Warning