ESQUINA MEXICANA

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS at kitchen.

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at employee handwashing sink at kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line at kitchen area not smooth and easily cleaned.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over warewashing area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed ceiling tile broken over cook line near kitchen entrance.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at grill torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit of kitchen.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

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. Provided to operator via email.

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/

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced. 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 cooked pork, cooked beef inside walk in cooler with no date marked. As per employee for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside salt container at cook line.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above preparation table.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at kitchen.

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

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de Gallo (47F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at cookline. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Flip lid was kept open, lid was closed 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 Black beans (125F - Hot Holding); Melted cheese (124F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 2 hours. Equipment was tripping breaker, manager was abled to resolved electrical problem. More water was added to equipment for rapid heating. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at back kitchen with frozen packages of meat inside. Staff removed packages. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back kitchen area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front counter next to hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler locking latch in disrepair, door handle in disrepair of upright reach-in cooler at ware washing area, and white chest reach-in freezer gasket in disrepair next to protein walk-in cooler.. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed protein cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Observed missing ceiling tiles near walk-in freezer and at ware washing ar Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp, beef, and fish being thawed at ambient temperature. Staff moved products to be defrosted under running water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over jalapeños at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Melted cheese (100F - Hot Holding) at cook line steam table. As per employee, been there since yesterday. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Melted cheese (100F - Hot Holding) at cook line steam table. As per employee, been there since yesterday. Warning

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. Provided cleanup procedures via email. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, form was signed by employees present. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink hot water at 75 F at ware washing area, ran 5 minutes. Person in charge confirmed they have a plumber coming to fix issue in a day. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front counter next to hand washing sink. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles near walk-in freezer and at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling tiles at ware washing area soiled. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at back room near mop sink. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler locking latch in disrepair and door handle in disrepair of upright reach-in cooler at ware washing area. Warning

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor near walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking posted via email. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom used by employees. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service containers stored on floor near walk-in freezer. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the front counter hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the front counter hand washing sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket torn. Observed the handle of the upright refrigerator by the fryer missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket torn. Observed the handle of the upright refrigerator by the fryer missing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the restroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the upright freezer by the fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the upright freezer by the fryer. Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter area, between chest freezer and frozen drink machine, also at restroom used by customers/food employees. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel machine/dispenser not dispensing paper towel when hand is placed under sensor.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent located on ceiling between walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket around door of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located next to kitchen mop sink.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula/ utensils in standing water at 82F located next to flat top grill at cookline.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. Provided printed handwash sign to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located next to front counter beverage cooler. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located next to front counter beverage cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of kitchen cookline.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed no lighting or light switch provided in walk in freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table in front of hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved table, hand sink is now accessible. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in refrigerated sandwich table, and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at hood system two lights out.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on reach in cooler one door next to fryer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, dust, above hand sink in kitchen and vent near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn in disrepair. Observed shelf inside walk in cooler in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, across from dry storage rack where can goods are located. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease/debris. Observed storage shelf underneath prep table in kitchen soiled, where cooking oil is stored. Observed air curtains in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Floor in disrepair in kitchen, can not get to walk in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Observed ceiling tile with dust build up. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in sauce cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in some parts of kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended