LOLITA RESTAURANT CORP

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly inside kitchen area flying in the air.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed diced pineapple chunks stored next to raw beef inside chest freezer.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Gualberto Flores 04/20/2021 with expired certified food manager.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer throughout establishment.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to scoop flour with no handle inside kitchen storage area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vent heavily soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover diced vegetables at the prep station.

Basic - Cracked, broken or missing grease trap lid. Observed grease trap lid missing.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2024 posted on wall.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line heavily soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at the dry rack area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area with soiled interior.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter with rust accumulation.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen raw beef not covered in chest freezer in back kitchen area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls heavily soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar located next to coffee prep station with no label.

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 raw chicken wings over fries at RIF not commercially sealed. Coached staff on correct procedure.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS with cup inside at kitchen area. Cup was removed. 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 chicken and cooked pork not date marked at kitchen RIC. As per operator, cooked Sunday. Coached staff on correct procedure. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from Octobe4 1, 2024.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3CS missing two legs and RIC using cinder blocks as base.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Chest RIF at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar at front and kitchen area not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over bread inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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 beans and rice inside reach in cooler, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bag on floor by 3 compartment sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade grocery bags in reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection observed license expired on October 1st 2022. Verified ownership is still Lolita Restaurant Corp. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked beans in reach in cooler. Manager placed items in proper order. 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. Printed and provided to operator during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Printed and provided to operator during inspection. Employees signed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed three compartment sink soiled with accumulated soap scum.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic cup stored inside hand wash sink. Employee moved plastic cup from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. 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 containers with cooked rice, cooked tripe soup and mole prepared the day before no date labeled.

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

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers with frozen beef thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table by 3 compartment sink, out for 45 minutes according to manager. Employee put frozen beef inside reach in cooler to continue thawing properly Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice for drinking stored in a target bag. Manager discarded bag and replace with a clear food grade plastic bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef container stored over a container with tomatillos and celery. Employee moved vegetables away from raw items, stored on different shelf inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed used to scoop sugar. Employee discarded bowl, and replaced with a scoop with handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved tongs from oven door handle and stored them in a clean surface. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed used to cover tortilla dough.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2021

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked cow tongue prepared two days ago according to manager no date labeled. Manager labeled food container with date. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.