LATIN GRILL #1460

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked yellow rice with vegetables stored in a supermarket plastic bag. Operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter potato salad (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than one hour Potato salad is over ice

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 200 ppm. Operator is diluting the concentration Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink obstructed by a portable stair and a plastic bucket.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back area hand wash sink used to store spatulas. Observed the front counter hand wash sink with an aluminum scraper in it.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handle of the hot kitchen reach in cooler soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at the back area and front counter.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board of the front line grooved.

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 the sanitizing step was not used when a big pot was cleaned.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor around the grill soiled.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the floor not easily cleanable. Grout is missing between tiles at the back area.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the back area.

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 handle of scoop in the rice container touching the food.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the walk in cooler with no ambient thermometer

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler shelves soiled with dry food

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some plastic forks located at the front counter not inverted. Operator removed the forks that were not inverted

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a soiled wet wash cloth in use by the rice makers.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Food temperature 43F.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near the triple sink

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink chlorine sanitizer solution at 10 ppm Operator increased the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter Caesar salad (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Operator will add water to the ice to improve the cooling process . Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as liner in the walk incooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the dishwashing area the return vents soiled.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine dirty surface

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

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris..

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the oven soiled with food

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the vegetables cleaning sink with black dirt.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grill reach in cooler drawers:; steak (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Operator will remove the chicken and steak in a freezer to reduce the temperature rapidly .

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink full of bottles of drinking water. The water bottles were removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed n o paper towel at the dishwashing area hand wash sink. Paper towels were replenished Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at the kitchen area a plastic container with complete spices stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed small white containers not inverted or protected. Operator inverted the containers Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish being thawed in standing water. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter cesar salad (56°F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (60°F - Cold Holding); potato salad (56°F - Cold Holding) Observed at the reach in cooler under the grill raw chicken (55°F - Cold Holding); raw steak (56°F - Cold Holding) Observed at the front counter cesar salad (56°F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (60°F - Cold Holding); potato salad (56°F - Cold Holding per operator less than two hours. Will put the salads over ice to reduce the temperature . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed at the front counter cesar salad (44°F Cold Holding ); cole slaw ( 46°F Cold Holding); Observed at the reach in cooler under the grill no food is being held at this unit Observed raw meat ( 38°F Cold Holding); no raw chicken Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen area cooked yellow rice (119°F - Hot Holding). Held at room temperature. Less than two hours. Observed at the front counter. cooked chicken (109-147°F - Hot Holding); ribs (93°F - Hot Holding) Per operator less than 2 hours. Food was removed and reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed at the front counter. Cooked chicken (124°F hot Holding); shredded beef (168°F Hot Holding);mambo Chicken (122°F Hot Holding); plantains (145°F Hot Holding) Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the doors and handles of the kitchen reach in cooler soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed the doors and handles of the kitchen reach in cooler soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of barbecue sauce stored on the kitchen floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed containers of barbecue sauce stored on the kitchen floor Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 the scoop of the beans touching the food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed the scoop of the beans touching the food. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the plastic shield on the lamps over the preparation table in disrepair Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed the plastic shield on the lamps over the preparation table in disrepair Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the front grill soiled. Observed the gasket of the walk in cooler soiled with black debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed the gasket of the walk in cooler soiled with black debris. Time Extended