LA FOGATA

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee failing to wash hands or change gloves after picking up a thermometer from the floor and touching their hat.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice at 54F Cold Holding.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice at 54F Cold Holding. As per operator was cooked more than 6 hours.

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 some employees Jose Bascos, Gladys Patti , Martin Arambulo, Felix Moya with training for food safety expired. Operator provided copy of Food Employee Reporting Agreement at time of inspection. As per operator are working less than 30 days. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at grill station.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of prep table next to grill station. Also observed employee drink on top of prep table next to three compartment sink.Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phones and keys on top of prep table next to grill station.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken top of reach in cooler next to the grill station, also observed inoperable cook-line cooler drawers under cook line. Also observed torn gaskets on the cooler and freezer located next to the steam table.

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board next to slicer machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside reach in cooler next to steam table.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler next to steam table.

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed Three-compartment sink misused: cabbage in one bay, dirty dishes in other two.

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

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product was prepared previous day and has been stored inside walk in cooler since last night.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product was prepared previous day and has been stored inside walk in cooler since last night.

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 chicken removed from original packaging stored over raw beef 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 some employees.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks at reach in cooler next to cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not in use in disrepair at grill drawers on cook line.

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

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep tables where limes are stored in kitchen area. Operator moved limes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind stove on cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container of sugar unlabeled at coffee machine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board in kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on shelf above preparation table containing raw chicken near dish machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle broken across from stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing near walk on cooler entrance.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout kitchen area.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on drink machine at kitchen entrance.

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 scoop handle touching rice in dry storage area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind stove.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White Rice (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator it was prepared two days before. Stop sale issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White Rice (46F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator it was prepared two days before. Stop sale issued.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs in walk in cooler not date marked.

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed opened employee water bottle stored on shelf above preparation table near three compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observe reach in cooler handle broken across from stove. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near soda machine.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back exit door that leads to outside.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid cracked in dry storage area near back exit door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of fish covered ice stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed a box of raw ribs stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed white rice, ribs and fish 6 inches off the floor. Also observed bucket of onions stored on floor in back storage area. Employee placed the bucket on shelf.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop handle stored on rusted surface. Operator placed ice scoop in holster. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on shelf handle in kitchen near walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all hood filters soiled with grease above stove.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white rice stored in walk in cooler uncovered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged fish thawing in reach in cooler with label instructing to remove before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in walk in cooler soiled.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a sever clear a table with dirty plates and put them in the kitchen and then got a clean plate and put a dessert on it with out washing hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) in the white refrigerator. As per the manager the salads were prepared approximately three hours ago.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparation reach in cooler by the cook line soiled.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bucket with water and potatoes on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the container on a shelf more than 6 inches above the ground. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the white refrigerator/ freezer.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)at the preparation cooler at the cook line. As per the chef the items were on line for approximately three hours. The chef removed the items and placed them in the walk-in freezer for a quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several different containers of food or spices.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware wash area.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in the ware washing area.

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer door.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle touching the rice at the steam table. The cook moved the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in the ware wash area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled over the grill.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the stainless steel on the walls around the grill soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several large containers by the walk-in cooler.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Located at cook line near grill. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Located at cook line near grill. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris or dust. Located at ware washing area and near cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris or dust. Located at ware washing area and near cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken and fish stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Observed containers of chicken and fish stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at preparation area. Time Extended