LA MICHOACANA 100% NATURAL INC

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored on to go bags inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator placed bread into zip log bags during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to hot holding unit at front counter, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to hot holding unit at front counter, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty containers inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork thawed inside reach in cooler not date marked inside standing unit at preparation area. Operator dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut pineapple container not covered in standing unit at front counter. Operator covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed fruits stored above uncovered cut fruits container in standing unit at front counter. Operator removed unwashed fruits during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths stored on hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed cooked pork not dated on standing unit at at preparation area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on top of chest freezer at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at kitchen area.

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed blower and tool box stored under table at preparation area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen fruit container not covered on reach in freezer at preparation area. Employee covered during inspection. 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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stool blocking HWS at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean plastic containers stored inside HWS, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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/

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 not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per employee from previous day. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container at preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee on preparation table by ice cream station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled interior of ice scoop holder,located at kitchen area.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cut fruits containers at front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 98° F at kitchen area. Also observed scoop by corn station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle inside ice cream cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in raw pork in freezer.

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked in kitchen area.

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked,as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone next to microwave in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at the front counter, employee turned on.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters in kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front counter.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in shopping bag located in the sliding door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above peppers located in the sliding door reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

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 above raw beef located in the standing freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can with no handles used to dispense bulk sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, glass door standing unit.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the standing glass door unit. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for bulk sugar bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk sugar bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan not date marked prepared over 24 hours as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-20: No flan available at time of inspection.