EL SAZON CUBANO

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over prepped produce in reach in cooler at grill station. Operator placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb near outside walk in coolers missing backflow preventer. Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags are not in correct order. Warning

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 some employee food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Johennys Madrid, Anays Vazquez, Miguel Amaya, Karelia Mora, Sandra Villatoro, Enderson Mendez. Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed interior ceiling vents in prep area soiled with black mold-like substance. Warning

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpsters with overflowing garbage. Warning

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one dumpster missing lids. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at grill station soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled with grease buildup. Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed dumpsters missing drain plugs. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink near entrance of kitchen. Warning

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled old food debris. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near dish machine missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Manager cleaned blade. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in coolers near at cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at shelf.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner at front counter with no label. Employee provided label for spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both walk in freezers.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Observed microwave was cleaned at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored inside of sanitizer bucket. Employee stored wet wiping cloth inside of sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with the last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoons stored inside of hand wash sink near cook line. Employee removed spoons from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cafeteria.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handles being utilized to scoop cooked white rice. Employee removed container from cooked white rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of fruit purée mixers in the floor inside of walk in freezer number 1. Manager placed cases of purée on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean container near 3 compartment sink and in walk in cooler.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cafeteria counter.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside of prep area over prep table soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed interior of microwave inside of prep area over prep table soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust and debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed fan guard inside of walk in cooler with accumulated dust and debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep area near mixer soiled with accumulated dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed wall at prep area near mixer soiled with accumulated dust. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dirty dishes , then accommodating clean containers without handwashing in between. Employee was coached about the correct handwashing procedure and employee rewashed his hands . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above ham/ cheese mix in the walk in cooler. Employee inverted the food storage order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed some missing tags . Manager was advised to keep them for 90 days .

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ceviche is offered at the establishment, but the item is not identified as raw. Employee fixed all the menus while I was conducting the inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 commercially packaged fish already thawed inside vacuum packaged. Employee opened all the bags immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in needs of grout ( kitchen floor)

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

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 scoop handle touching the plantain strips . Person in charge corrected it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge discarded the water. Corrected On-Site