LA MINUTA CAFETERIA

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken at reach in cooler stored in a non food grade to go bag.

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/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without no certified manager present.

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

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling at cook line not smooth and easily cleaned.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on slicer at prep area. Employee removed item.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork belly and cooked beans beans at walk in cooler not covered.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator added mod water Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). 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 tripe (124F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator added more water to the steam table. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed salt in a container over the prep table with no name label. Operator placed name . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the kitchen handwashing sink.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator placed tray. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 door reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork and raw tilapia in the reach in cooler. Operator started to organize during the inspection. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled plantains (89F - Hot Holding); baked potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the steam table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Front Counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), employee remade Front Counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. 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 nacatamels stored in the walk in cooler since 4 days ago with no date label.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed pollo asado container with a crack lid.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 door reach in cooler in the prep area with gasket soiled.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed oven chicken (115F - Hot Holding); bistec (97F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items placed to be reheated oven chicken (174F - Reheating); bistec (168F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by containers in the prep area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed a new roll in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Emilia with an expired certificate on 11/30/23.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout he whole kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By the handwashing sink in the cookline.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over the coffee machine by the service window.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored around the kitchen not in their bucket. Operator placed inside bucket.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Observed cooked black beans and cooked chicken with mold-like growth. Located in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised manager and she discarded. See stop sale.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cans of comet being stored on shelf directly next to food in hallway. Manager removed. 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

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

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various cooked foods stored in walk in cooler not date marked. All were prepared on site more than 24 hours ago.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Elizabeth M. Expired on 8/19/23 Elvis A. Expired on 8/19/23 Astray R. Expired on 11/30/23

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Located on steam table. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located above drink reach in cooler.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area(walk in freezer).

Basic - Cases of bottle water and cases of cooking oil are not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Operator placed 6 inches off the floor.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Kitchen and walk in cooler floors are soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of the grill is soiled.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: At time of call back inspection observed cutting board has cut marks. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: At time of call back inspection observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign poster. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards are soiled.

Basic - 2 Cases of cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the walk in cooler floor. Operator placed on table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cereal at front counter. Employee removed cup. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from kitchen hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of cereal (corn flakes) removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with meat, and vegetables in the reach in freezer.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed paper towels at all handwash sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of both refrigerators/freeze, shelves of grill and preparation table, has dust and grease.

Basic - Water leaking from kitchen pipe and/or faucet/handle.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottle and a container of sugar not labeled in the kitchen. Employee labeled all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation