EL RINCON DE PAPA RESTURANT INC

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mozzarella cheese with mold-like growth in reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 3/31/2026. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 3/31/2026. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); raw Beef (48F - Cold Holding); beans (50F - Cold Holding); salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours, as for operator. Operator reconnect the equipment. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelves above preparation table next to microwave. 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. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container and cases of water on kitchen floor. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath of hand sink. Warning

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

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 picking up food residue from kitchen floor, dumping it in garbage can then continue to rinse vegetables in the three compartment sink without washing her hands prior. Explained to manager the importance of proper hand washing techniques. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the three door upright reach-in cooler located at cook line observed raw eggs stored over a bottle of mayonnaise. Warning

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Warewashing sanitizing solution at three compartment sink front counter 200ppm. Employee lower solution with water to 100ppm. 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at kitchen. Warning

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. For employees Eularia Pina, Jennifer Pina, working over 60 days. 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. Provided Employee Agreement not available. Sent form to operator by email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed salt in a clear container not identified by common name. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the three door upright reach-in cooler located at cook line observed cooked pork stored, operator stated pork was cooked since last Thursday. Instructed employee to date mark food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Observed under-counter 2 door prep cooler located in the kitchen not functioning ( refrigerator is being used as dry storage). Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The three door upright reach-in cooler located at cook line observed gasket torn. Warning

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer shelves rusted, freezer located at the end of the cook line by the exit door. Warning

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at the end of the kitchen by the exit door. Warning

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Bread inside thank you bags at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.

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. At the time of the observed employee Eulalaa Pina with no food employee certificate.

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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obseved gasket soiled at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in thank you bags, inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked vegetables inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. 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 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/ Observed for Teresa Pina and Luciano Almonte 01/16/2023 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. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yuca, red beans and spaghetti, according to cook prepared the day before, no date labeled, also flans no date labeled . Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Eulalia Piña. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked rice, cooked red beans, seasoned raw beef and pork, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled, inside three door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled at front counter. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking water from a cup while preparing fo at kitchen area. 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 - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container with frozen raw chicken on top of table at kitchen thawing at room temperature. Manager put container with frozen chicken ins reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar no labeled with name. Front by coffee preparation area. Warning