LA CARRETA V RESTAURANT

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored on preparation table at pastry area. Employee removed medicine from table. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of garbanzo beans in dry storage area. Operator segregated cans. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch glasses with gloves on and proceeded to touch single service item without changing gloves.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various bottles can of 3M adhesive stored above soda syrups at dry storage area. Operator removed can from shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) in sanitizer bucket below preparation table.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank at dry storage area not secured. Operator wrapped tank with chain. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored in between cracks of preparation table and wall at pastry preparation area. Operator removed ed knife. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal coffee placed on shelf above preparation area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on preparation table at cook line across from steam table. Employee removed bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint during time of inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor below three compartment sink.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop stored on chicken salad. Operator removed scoops from container Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over clean cups at coffee station at dinning area. Operator

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in pastry preparation area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers on shelf above steam table not inverted.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed preparation sink in kitchen area to the left of walk in freezer leaking from pipe below sink. Observed hand wash sink to the left of entrance door of bar area leaking from faucet.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cuban bread stored inside of non food grade bag at front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded fish stored over sliced cheese inside standing reach in cooler at cook line. Operator relocated products. 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 over raw beef inside reach in cooler drawers across from cook line. Operator relocated products. 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 ham croquetas (128F - Hot Holding); empanadas (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter warmer, as per operator for 15-20 mins. Operator raised heat on warmer.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose bibb missing vacuum breaker next to triple sink. Operator removed splitter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer 1.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well with utensils stored inside with water not on. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over plantains inside walk in cooler

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 employee training expired for Julio Garcia 7/2024 Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at cook line

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed utensils stored between wall and triple sink

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at steam table, operator turned on dipperwell. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (51F - Cold Holding) at kitchen service counter. As per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed onto ice to cool. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed at cook line hot lamp, ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding). As per cook for 1 hour. Cook placed time mark. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked oxtails (47F - Cooling) as per operator from 3am last night. Oxtails has 30 minutes left to cool. I tailed are in portioned zip lock bags in a deep container and covered not allowing them to cool at a proper rate. Operator removed lids and placed into walk in freezer to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand wash sink no paper towels. Operator provided. 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 several employee food handlers certificates expired 7/2024.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at rear kitchen and cafeteria area hand wash sinks. Operator placed new signs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line trays of Cuban sandwiches and raw beef, chicken, croquettes uncovered. Operator placed covers and parchment paper onto items to cover. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at service counter shelf, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded and replaced with new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by the storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked beef ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling)

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw cod stored above cooked pork located in the standing reach in cooler by the steam table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked beef ,as per operator from yesterday. (50F - Cooling) Reach in cooler,pantry: raw ceviche ,as per operator 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,pantry: raw ceviche ,as per operator 2 days ago (47F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef packed too deep while cooling.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used to dispense raw rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer #2. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the reach in cooler opposite flat top grill.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the rear storage area.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed broccoli stored above cooked potatoes located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the hand wash sink by the office.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the cookline.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for squeeze bottles containing oils, sauces

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef steak stored above portioned butter located in the standing reach in cooler opposite stove. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked shredded beef ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked shredded beef ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding)

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed for unit at the entrance to walk-in freezer ,no connection.Operator reconnected supply line. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,drawer units. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cookline Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes,cooked beef not covered,walk-in cooler.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation dust. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded fish stored above cooked pork,located in the standing reach in cooler opposite cookline. Observed raw beef stored above margarine located in the standing reach in cooler left. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensate drains onto the public pavement at the rear of the establishment.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn and in disrepair, unit opposite cookline. Observed ice machine sliding window broken.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken cracked tiles at the cookline.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer by the office. Repeat Violation

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed in the back kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation dust. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease.

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 beef liver above raw shrimp in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter at the cookline. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the ware washing area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for both male and female bathrooms.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease, above open grill. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris, unit opposite stove. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed unit by the steam table.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind open grill. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.

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