LA HORMIGA DE ORO

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw milk product stored above cooked beef and cucumber and tomato salad in reach in cooler across from steam table. Observed raw chicken stored above nacatamales in walk in cooler at dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed raw chicken stored above nacatamales in walk in cooler at dry storage area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler at dry storage area raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (48F - Cold Holding); dried cheese (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); nacatamales (51F - Cold Holding), as per operator door was left open to put away orders, for less than 4 hrs. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed in walk in cooler at dry storage area raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (53F - Cold Holding); nacatamales (52F - Cold Holding), as per operator more than 4 hours. 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/ Observed 4+ food employees without a certified food manager present. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed 4+ food employees without a certified food Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed surface rust on shelves in dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not tight fitting at bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed doors not tight fitting at bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in dirty water at cook line. Employee discard water and placed tools to be washed Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed in use utensils in dirty water at cook line. Employee discard water and placed tools to be washed Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler uncovered containers of raw chicken stored over uncovered containers of cooling rice. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in freezer raw packages of chicken stored over raw packages of pork. Operator began to reorganize during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table container of chimichurry (82F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour from prep being stored at room temperature. Operator store into reach in cooler to begin cooling process. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front steam table sweet plantains (122F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (127F - Hot Holding); as per cook less than 2 hours. Cook increase temperature to begin reheating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for cooked then cooled containers of rice and grilled chicken stored in walk in cooler. As per operator was cooked the day before.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen storage area. Observed in walk in cooler boxes of eggs stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cool line.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored on floor under front counter.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooled containers of raw chicken, rice and marinating beef stored uncovered in walk in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at storage area near walk in coolers container of raw frozen beef and yuca thawing at room temperature. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Observed Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed beans and rice in soiled container under preparation table.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag in contact with cooked rice at kitchen area. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ribs stored over vegetables at walk in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice and beans at walk in cooler. Operator was instructed the correct orders for the raw and cook products.

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 stored over pork and raw beef at walk in freezer.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at room temperature. As per operator for 2.5 hours. Operator moved the shell eggs to a reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (80 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator per less than two hours. And cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Operator put the cheese de rice bath for rapid cooling. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (108 F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (116 F - Hot Holding), yuca (115 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by preparation table and box with vegetables located at preparation area. Manager moved the preparation table and removed the box. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. As per operator the chlorine will arrive today.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at walk in cooler and stored area.

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 the two employees at kitchen area the food employee training expired (Ana Maria, Renedia Perla).

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed perfume and personal items at shelf preparation area. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under preparation tables and cooking equipments throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed container with condiment stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at preparation area next to the door.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet of the hand wash sink soiled at kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed domestic reach in cooler interior soiled.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil at shelves u dear preparation tables kitchen area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed enchiladas and tacos not covered at domestic reach in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed yuca, French fried and sweet plantain thawed at room temperature. Operator moved the products to a reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under preparation table kitchen area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site 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 shell eggs stored above ham located in the domestic reach in cooler. Observed marinated chicken stored above coleslaw located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn on the cob stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cooked rice and beans located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 fish stored above tostones located in the domestic reach in freezer. Observed raw beef stored above yuca located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind prep table,kitchen.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed for the bulk bins. Observed for the exterior of the microwave oven, regular oven, fryer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. Observed by the cookline.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

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 beef,located in the walk-in cooler.

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 ground beef above tostones located in the domestic reach in freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler, domestic ; hotdogs ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees reach in cooler,domestic ; hotdogs ,as per operator from yesterday. (49F - Cold Holding)

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed domestic reach in cooler ambient temperature at at the time of the inspection at approximately 56F.

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coleslaw located in the walk-in cooler not covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed to the right of cookline. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit in the kitchen blocked by food containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice and beans, raw rice, kitchen. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen by the cookline, warewashing area.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed exterior of bulk rice and beans bins soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed platter containers on shelf above microwave. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beans,rice bins located in the kitchen not covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed at the cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended