CAFE ESPANA 2

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cook.

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phones on kitchen food preparation area.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most waitress wearing watches while working with food.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen shelves soiled throughout.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food debris/ spills throughout kitchen walls.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (122F - Hot Holding) on top of steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed inside over for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label at triple sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef steak (frozen) thawing at room temperature at prep area. Operator started food preparation. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water, near the cooking line.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked oxtails stored inside ric, located at preparation area without dated marked. As per operator food was prepared 5 days before the inspection.

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over fresh oranges juice stored inside standing reach in cooler, located at front counter. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (114F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding), stored under the steam table. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Employee reheated items, meatballs (168 F reheating ), mashed potatoes (165F reheating) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at dry storage.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout kitchen areas.

Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.

Basic - Observed Interior of /microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris, located near steam table. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Moro (55°F - Cooling); sweet plantain (60°F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Moro (55°F - Cooling); sweet plantain (60°F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (130F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site

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 6 employees working at the same time not certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 employees washing dishes without sanitation solutions. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions of 100 ppm.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken on top of reach in freezer. Operator placed under running water. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle storing degreaser without label located underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Still observed Time Extended