LA CARIDAD CAFETERIA OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no handwashing sink by the wearwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed no handwashing sink by the wearwashing area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remolded, added a wall between the kitchen and front counter, with a handwashing sink, fresh orange juice maker and coffee machine in the front counter. Observed in the kitchen a 3 compartment sink with handwashing sink inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed establishment remolded, added a wall between the kitchen and front counter, with a handwashing sink, fresh orange juice maker and coffee machine in the front counter. Observed in the kitchen a 3 compartment sink with handwashing sink inside. Operator is in contact with plan reviewer. Time Extended

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no handwashing sink by the wearwashing area. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remolded, added a wall between the kitchen and front counter, with a handwashing sink, fresh orange juice maker and coffee machine in the front counter. Observed in the kitchen a 3 compartment sink with handwashing sink inside. Warning

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ground beef (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Educated how to properly cool items, provide handout. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and grabbed sliced ham in the prep cooler with no handwashing. Educated employee how to properly wash hands between uses. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her face with gloves, then started scooping ice and and grabbing frozen fruits to make a juice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/23. Operator paid license during the inspection, confirmation number 236041423. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Educated how to properly cool items, provide handout. Operator discarded items.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white cheese (47F - Cold Holding); slice ham (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. Advised operator to place items to another reach in cooler, until the unit is fixed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed harina (98F - Hot Holding) on the stove top, as per operator made 2 hours before inspection. Operator reheated item harina (165F - Reheating). Observed black beans (114F - Hot Holding) on the steam table, operator turned on steam table. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee throwing ice inside the handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed White rice (58F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler from the day before as per operator. Warning

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell egg and touch bag of bread and clean utensils to prepare a sandwich without changing gloves and no hand washing. Inspector showed hand washing procedure to operator. Operator changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed operator washing hands without soap, coached operator how to wash hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over cooked ground beef. Operator properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed White rice (58F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler from the day before as per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) in the 3 door reach in cooler for less than 4 hrs, operator moved to another cold holding unit. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White rice (112F - Hot Holding), located inside steam table for less than 4hrs as per operator. Operator reheated to 165F and above. Corrected On-Site 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. Emailed form to operators. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes inside hand washing sink. 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. Emailed form to operators. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with fabuloso as per operator without label. Operator labeled it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleans pots on the floor, underneath the prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3door reach in cooler, with ambient temperature with 70F. Food storage raw shell eggs and milk. Operator moved items to another fridge. Operator contacted tech during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on top of mop bucket. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet towels on top of preparation area. Operator properly stored inside chlorine sanitation solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of prescription medicine on the shelf with seasoning. Employee discarded medication. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue, 2 blender containers inside of it. Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed soiled preparation table. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked grits at 114F, cooked grits at 119F in the oven. The cook reheated all foods to 177F. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of degreaser next to cooking oil on bottom shelf of grill. Warning

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. Manager was given Big 6 handout. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 blender containers inside the front counter handwash sink. Employee removed all items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yrma de la Vega. Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter handwash sink. 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. Shirley Contreras. Warning

Basic - Employee personal cell phone on top of the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Multiple bottles of cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven, deep fryer, grills, and reach in coolers. Warning

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

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink handle is broken. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of steak not covered in the reach in cooler. Employee covered food. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Toilet leaking. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter handwash sink, steam table, and on grill. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed mult containers of rice, grits, black beans, lentils, bread, sugar, cooking oil, margarine, not labeled. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with raw shell eggs. Employees washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with ham, and bread in the reach in cooler, and chicken in freezer. Employees removed all bags. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 41/2 dozen of raw shell eggs sitting in a container at the front counter from 7:00am per the chef. Room temp at 77°F. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 41/2 dozen of raw shell eggs sitting in a container at the front counter from 7:00am per the chef. Room temp at 77°F. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager Yuma de la Vega, has no food manager certification. Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen and bathroom handwash sinks.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed shelves has old food debris. Warning

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed in a container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under a bowl of raw shell eggs. Employee removed wet wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as display unit cover. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed out in a bowl on the preparation table. Warning

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed oven door is broken. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table, under table grill, and on the side of stove. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil, and lemon juice in a squeeze bottle not labeled. Observed a container of potatoe chips not labeled. Items located on a shelf. Warning