LA ROMANITA RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 130).

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located at prep station observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes, employee moved raw chicken to the bottom.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under a small preparation table at cook line observed boiled eggs (60F - Cold Holding), as per employee kept outside for less than 1 hour. Employee placed eggs back in the cooler to rapidly cool. In the reach in cooler located in front of the grill at cook line observed: coked pasta (60 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding), cook stated food was placed in the unit less than 4 hour, food was also overflowing, employee removed excess food. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bottle stored under the preparation table near clean utensils at cook line, employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Cook was unable to answer cold holding temperature, coach employee on basic food code questions. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored under the preparation table not labeled. Employee labeled it on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop flour, rice.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish in ROP not removed from packaged. Manager immediately removed it from packaged. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food at cook line.

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanged on oven handle at cook line. Repeat Violation

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

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 cooked lamb, cooked beans in ROP not labeled, as per owner and cook stated that food was vacuumed packaged that same day, he also stated that they only maintain it for 48 hours or less.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beans, cooked lamb thawing in standing water at cook line.

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10+ live flies on the wall located on dry store area, 5+ live flies on bar station wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: At the time of callback inspection observed 10 live flies on the dry storage wall, 4 live flies flying at the bar station. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-25: At the time of callback inspection observed 10+ live flies observed on premises. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10+ live flies on the wall located on dry store area, 5+ live flies on bar station wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: At the time of callback inspection observed 10 live flies on the dry storage wall, 4 live flies flying at the bar station. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4 employees working at the same time without certified manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: At the time of callback inspection not manager certificate present. 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. Gladys, Yasel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: At the time of callback inspection no food handle employee training provided for Gladys and Yasel. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Still observed Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10+ live flies on the wall located on dry store area, 5+ live flies on bar station wall. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it during inspection. 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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Italian ceviche. Warning

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/ Observed 4 employees working at the same time without certified manager present. 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. Gladys, Yasel. 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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soile located in front of the mop sink and bar station. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemon cases on food storage floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon inside hot water at 87°F, located at the bar station. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Warning