DANDO LA BRASA

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta (46 F) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line . As per employee more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (46 F) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line . As per employee more than 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118 F - Hot Holding)inside the steam box at the front counter. As per manager less than 1 hour. Employee will reheat the chicken. Corrective Action Taken

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 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a rack with raw chicken not covered inside the walk in cooler.

Basic - very slow draining water in handwash at the front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and ready to eat sauces inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

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 in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish and 1 pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.

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 4 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish and 1 pack of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2023 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes on floor inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not covered inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of water stored inside hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container by preparation area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area, operator placed chain around it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doors at front counter.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca inside walk in cooler not covered.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the t8me of the inspection operator paid license.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sinks blocked by containers. Chef moved items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site