PILAR LATIN FOOD INC

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at cook line reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee metal containers stored inside HWS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Celso Acosta no employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Celso Acosta with no proof of reporting agreement. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on to of cutting boards at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler reading 60F at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed no food stored inside damage reach in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at cook line. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (67F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous night. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at cook line reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beans (67F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous night. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per chef since previous day. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beans inside reach in cooler since previous day not cooled correctly covered. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee metal containers stored inside HWS. Warning

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Celso Acosta no employee 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. Observed Celso Acosta with no proof of reporting agreement. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside reach in cooler cook line with no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior. Warning

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

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on to of cutting boards at cook line. Warning

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler reading 60F at cook line. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at cook line. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line. Warning

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler cook line. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and chicken at 29F thawing at room temperature. Coached manager on correct procedures. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in direct contact with to go bag, observed in the chest freezer located at storage area.

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 in the reach in freezer located at cook line raw chicken stored over raw fish. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw eggs stored at room temperature in the kitchen, as per operator brought out less than 1 hour ago. Operator retuned eggs to the kitchen to rapidly cool.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent operator big 6 poster. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

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. Employee completed form on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located at kitchen.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed consumer advisory on site and pasted on the wall. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.