MERCEDES RESTAURANT 2

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl stored inside black beans container. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shredded bread unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce container uncovered inside reach in cooler by kitchen back entrance. Operator covered container. 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 beef over raw bacon inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored meats correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. 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 beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside rice container in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam trays not inverted over steam table inside kitchen. Operator inverted trays. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator changed bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork inside reach in cooler by kitchen back door. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice inside hand wash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed container. 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.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned inside. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yuca container not covered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen back door.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container inside kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container inside kitchen. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered inside reach in cooler by prep table inside kitchen. Employee covered it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container under prep table inside kitchen. Employee labeled it.