SABORES LATINOS RESTURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Due to water interruption by Dade County for lack of payment, employees no washing hands on premises. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from the kitchen due to ongoing construction. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter being used to wash cigarettes ashtrays Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit present at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at the time of the FBI complaint the following: Kitchen under remodeling with a new frame without door by the new kitchen entrance. Two drywall pieces installed also by kitchen entrance. Observed outside back side of establishment with outside kitchen without door, and east side enclosure. Also no hand sink present , or 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator provided training certificates during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand washing sink located at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory poster during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted on top reach in cooler next to outside grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Several unused equipment's outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooking equipments, empty containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: 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. Due to water interruption by Dade County for lack of payment, employees no washing hands on premises. 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from the kitchen due to ongoing construction. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter being used to wash cigarettes ashtrays Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit present at time of inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter sink. Warning

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at the time of the FBI complaint the following: Kitchen under remodeling with a new frame without door by the new kitchen entrance. Two drywall pieces installed also by kitchen entrance. Observed outside back side of establishment with outside kitchen without door, and east side enclosure. Also no hand sink present , or 3 compartment sink. 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. Operator provided training certificates 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand washing sink located at front counter. Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory poster during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Observed at time of inspection no hot or cold water running at establishment, waiting on payment confirmation. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted on top reach in cooler next to outside grill. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

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

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Several unused equipment's outside. Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooking equipments, empty containers. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken,pork,beef stored above vegetables located in the standing reach in cooler. 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 chicken above raw pork,beef located in the standing reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: by stove:; sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding)as per operator prepared about 30 mins ago,operator removed to other reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice at the steam table. Corrected On-Site 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 for the reach in cooler by the stove,ambient temperature at approximately 53°F. Warning

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw steak/ chicken over containers of rice/ beans/ pork in the reach in cooler. Operator readjusted the products Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

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.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair at the front counter

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. None observed in the kitchen

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