LATIN CAFE ON THE BEACH

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine located at the front li e with empty sanitizer container, chlorine 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer bucket, the. 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Glassware and silverware not sanitized after washing , as evidence of dishwashing machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee replaced the sanitizer container , then, DM chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken underneath raw shrimp in the reach in cooler located by the mop sink. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in a prep sink. Employee was coached about washing his hands . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the slicer.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located in the backside. Employee restocked the station. Corrected On-Site 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 cooked pork , cooked chicken and cooked cod fish from Monday 2/9 without date marking inside the walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopied certificates.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server that prepares shakes with a bracelet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen area.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed missing interior metal cover for reach in cooler door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the backsplash of the stove in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the hand sink located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Obsrrved cooked cod fish inside uncovered container in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the 2 compartment sink.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched trash can with gloves and continue working with clean utensils. Employees were couched. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plant food stored inside shopping market bag inside walk in cooler. Employee changed the bag immediately. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked shredded beef underneath raw shrimp inside reach in cooler located at the cook line. Employee reorganized the food storage order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast batter at 70 F left at room temperature for around 30 minutes. Owner decided discarded the product voluntarily. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the cook line station . Owner restocked the station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray plastic spray bottle with no label to identify the product name.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling above the hood in the kitchen.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by the kitchen entrance.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone next to clean containers with food on shelving.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when engaged in food activity. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on kitchen wall at the bottom next to the hand sink .

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris on walk in cooler shelves and reach in freezer gaskets. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish fillets thawing inside standing water. Employee started cooking the fish. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiples wet towels left on different kitchen counters . Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt, flour with no labels inside kitchen area. Owner placed labels on them. 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 above raw fish inside reach in cooler . Owner inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 egg with broken shell . Egg was discarded .

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee slicing raw beef , then stirring the lentils without handwashing in between.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees weraring bracelets. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach freezer used to store potato balls, yuca, Mamey, etc.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counter in the kitchen .

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above pork belly inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in a spray bottle with no label. Owner labeled it as alcohol. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets when handling food. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the white rice. Employee corrected it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located underneath hot display.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go hot cups and lids boxes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut vegetables stored inside uncovered container. Employee covered it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing different bracelets when engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Still some boxes on the floor. Time Extended

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands inside the 3 compartment sink.Employee was advised to wash her hands in the hand sink. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts ( flan, 3 leches, 4 leches and rice pudding without label with date marking. All from Saturday 9/16, as per person in charge. Employee placed the date at the bottom of the desserts. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet when prepping food.

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed salad station cooler with broken gaskets .

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar paper package stored on the floor at the front area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed hot cup lid and paper hot boxes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above cooked chicken inside reach in cooler located close to dishmachine. Employee inverted the storage order position. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager printed it and posted. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, tres leches, rice pudding from Saturday 2/18 as per manager without date marking. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a,ready thawed fish still inside sealed vacuum package ( all commercially packaged). Manager opened all the fish bags immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees handling food without hair restrain.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in reach in cooler located at the front used for deserts.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout hot cups and travel lid stored on the floor at the front area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over fruits and vegetables. Observed raw chicken stored above peeled bananas in the walk in cooler. Owner moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, rice pudding,tres leches and 4 leches inside the reach in cooler located at the front area without date marking. As per owner, all the desserts are from Saturday 7/15. Employee dated marked the food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cooler located underneath the hot display at the front area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer located at the front area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located underneath the hot display at the front.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside vertical freezer used to store ham croquettes,fruit pulp and vegetables.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container box stored on the floor.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade. Operator moved to three compartment sink, washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in front counter area. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handler in salt container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler in salad station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, front counter area. Operator removed and discarded ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in cooking line

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets in beverage reach in cooler. Front counter area. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in front counter area. Observed fan cover soiled in walk in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves soilef. Observed bottom shelf soiled in reach in cooler in front counter, beside kitchen entrance.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table, kitchen area. Operator moved to sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used the 3 compartment sink to washed her hands.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken from Monday 7/12 inside walking cooler with no label.

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

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon fillets no longer frozen stored in the sealed package in the walk-in cooler. Employee opened all the packages. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on the fruit shake cooler located in the front with excessive marks.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open coffee cup container above preparation table. Employee moved the cup immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris behind the beverage cooler located in the front area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to the coke station in the front area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located in the front. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles in the kitchen. Employee removed all the tongs from the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach in freezer gasket in poor repair. Freezer located in the front.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go coffee cups boxes stored on the floor in the front.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak under the hand sink located in the front area.