DIA Y NOCHE CAFE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw beef over precooked tamal en casuela. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced onions in the refrigerator at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over bacon at refrigerator located at cook line.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottler of degreaser stored next to the microwave and also above the slicer at kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located at preparation area soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a container over the preparation table table not labeled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whole cheese blocks (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork chunks (50 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding), cook and owner stated that all these food products were under 41f less than 4 hours ago. Owner transferred all food to walk in freezer to rapidly cool down food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed in the walk in cooler cheese 48F, raw chicken 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, ham 43F. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on the wall above the hood systems in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located above the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and ceiling fan with grease buildup at kitchen above the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes in the three compartment sink, then continued to prep food with washing hands prior.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over sliced onions, sliced limes, glass door upright cooler located next to the steam table in the kitchen.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single use containers stored in the hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed all containers on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at front counter.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

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 employee training expired on 09-24 for Yadanys Mendez, Rosmery Hernandez.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some water stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front counter observed clean utensils, plates, cup stored on dying rack next to hand sink exposed to splash.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored over food containers on a small prep table by the walk in cooler.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container packed Tamal en Casuela not 6 inches off the floor in the WIF.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in prep area with some grease buildup.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee close back door then went inside walk in cooler to grab meat without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands and placed new gloves on before continuing with task and she did. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 staff engaged with food with no hair restraint.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter of the establishment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above 3 compartment sink soiled

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink. Observed wall behind cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at steam table located across from cook line.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the time of the inspection observed pipe leaking at the hand sink near the triple sink compartment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: At the time of call back inspection observed pipe leaking at the hand sink near the triple sink compartment. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a new preparation area added, wall was opened at bar are, observed a new juice bar added , an ice cream freezer and storage areas added. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed a new preparation area added, wall was opened at bar are, observed a new juice bar added , an ice cream freezer and storage areas added. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen next to hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink sink at front counter. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler sack with onions and pot with cooked black beans stored on the floor. Manager stored food six inches above the floor on shelves. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed big plastic spoon inside hand wash sink, also hand wash sink being used as a dump sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

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

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at storage area.

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed front counter personnel no hair restraints while preparing food.

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

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop inside hand was sink. Employee removed scoop from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

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 pork, chicken, and black beans prepared the day before according to cook, inside walk in cooler, no date labeled.

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

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

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 buried inside sugar container. Employee stored scoops with handles upwards. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bug spray on top of preparation table front counter. Manager removed and stored away from preparation area. Corrected On-Site

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

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.

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by ware washing area.