EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA 8 STREET LLC

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chorizo (87F - Hot Holding); employee reheated food.cooked chorizo (167F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Still observed. 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Still observed no training for: Wisley, Abel, Sushil, Adrian,Alaina and Luis have been working more than 60 days. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soup fan covers in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Still observed, Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork belly in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chorizo (87F - Hot Holding); employee reheated food.cooked chorizo (167F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pans stored on hand wash sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in hand wash sink at the front counter.

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.

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

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of raw sweet potatoes stored outside, as per employee they just received the merchandise. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 in sugar container at the front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) employee discarded solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white and brown sugar container not labeled with common name. At the front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside the walk in cooler unit outside, cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding) stored inside the cooler since yesterday 12/16/2021. Also cooked ribs (46 F- Cold Holding) cooked on 12/16/2021 stored in the walk in cooler inside. The operator discarded the item. Discussed proper cooling with person in charge. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above potatoes inside the walk in cooler. Also raw beef stored above corn inside the walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at the reach in cooler in the kitchen area, raw beef stored above cut vegetables. Advised, the operator removed the raw items. Also at the walk in cooler unit outside, raw chicken stored above cooked beef. The operator removed the cooked beef. Corrected On-Site 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 above raw beef inside the cooler by the prep area. Advised, the operator removed the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored outside. The operator put the eggs back inside the cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tamales made from unapproved source. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Observed inside the walk in cooler unit outside, cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding) stored inside the cooler since yesterday 12/16/2021. Also cooked ribs (46 F- Cold Holding) cooked on 12/16/2021 stored in the walk in cooler inside. The operator discarded the item. The operator discarded the item. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed inside the walk in cooler unit outside, cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding) stored inside the cooler since yesterday 12/16/2021. Also cooked ribs (46 F- Cold Holding) cooked on 12/16/2021 stored in the walk in cooler inside. Items were wrapped in plastic and in deep containers. The operator discarded the item. Discussed proper cooling with person in charge. Warning

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/ The manager onsite is not certified food safety manager. The manager arrived at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jenny Gonzalez worked here more than 60 days missing food handler training. Warning

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen area soiled with grease. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not stored inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Operator had soap with sanitizer. Person in charge reset 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food items( potatoes raw beef, fruits and sauces) stored on the floor in the walk in cooler unit outside of the restaurant. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in the men's room missing hand washing sign. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning