MI BELLA GUATEMALA

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and proceeded to pack white rice. No handwash. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on and proceeded to touch clean utensils. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken legs (89F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per cook since the night prior to the inspection. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni salad (79F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per cook for less than an hour. Observed raw chicken legs (89F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per cook since the night prior to the inspection. Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate for Elodia Ramirez expired since 11-16-25. Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack above prep table outside of walk in. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cook chicken, rice , macaroni, black beans at walk in cooler. not properly date marked. Warning

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 1 pack of snapper with bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves above the three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk in cooler door torn. Warning

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

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

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of flour not identified by common name. Cook labeled product. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Motrin stored on rack above prep table next to dish machine. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live insects flying in bar area. Observed 15 live flies in kitchen; resting on dry dish racks and sheet trays above dish machine and prep table. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves. Observed knife rack soiled. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handsink; operator replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack above prep table outside of walk in. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty air vents. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen and bar. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop sink; not in use. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef bones stored inside supermarket bags. Employee removed the bag. 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. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the front counter. Employee provided paper towels. 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 a beef soup inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Also observed plastic oil container stored on the storage at the back. Employee removed food. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 a scoop touching the flour. Employee stored scoop handle above the flour. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed different food inside the walk in cooler not covered. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef was stored inside a sink to defrost. Employee was coached how thawed meat properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning