RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR #2

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork on rack at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed food not properly stored. Operator stored properly during call back. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food containers with cooked pork, cheese and cooked beans on shelves at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no lid on ice machine equipment at front counter . Establishment using a bag to cover ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall at kitchen area by door entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cheese, tortillas and cooked beans stored in nonfood grade bags on standing unit at kitchen area.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above raw limes on standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak on standing unit at kitchen area during inspection. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changed their gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) on tortilla station, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved food to reach in cooler interior. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at tortillas station.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, employee restocked during inspection. 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 chicken tamales not date marked on standing unit at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 Julia Arias expired training.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from establishment food o standing unit at kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bag stored on kitchen floor, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 personal drinks stored next to food on standing unit at kitchen area. Employee moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with a common name at tortillas station.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork on reach in cooler at cook line.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, employee moved eggs to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at cook line, as per employee approximately 1 hour, employee moved cheese to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); at cook line, employee add more water to solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from previous day.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container at cook line. Corrected On-Site

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 on flour container at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers by dry storage.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on walk in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees bathroom by kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice being stored on nonfood grade bags.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked yucas inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade spicy sauce dated on 03/06 in walk in cooler. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Eggs was moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken/cheese mix (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Mix was moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door. Also needs to repair screen.

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 in flour container. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Pork was moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris in slicer, located in preparation table next to dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed slicer still soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed entrance door to bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed bathroom entrance door not self closing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed mops not hanging dry. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen area. Time Extended