GORDITOS BAR AND GRILL

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef washed it. Soda gun nozzles soiled. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink at front counter.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked white rice exceeds the 7 days. See Stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. White rice held for more than 7 days inside reach in cooler. Manager discarded.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker on back of the building.

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. Poster was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipments.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven and microwave. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef washed it. 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. Form was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink no paper towels 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. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles by reach in cooler.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw seafood is reach in cooler. Chef placed raw chicken on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by preparation table.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection no test kit provided 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection 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. *Warning Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink. *Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection floor tiles broken Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by mop sink. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head, and can opener soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: On 9/22/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head, and can opener soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: On 9/22/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-03: On 1/3/2023 at the time of callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-03: On 1/3/2023 at the time of callback inspection Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the oven door handle. Advised chef he corrected it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed she'll eggs over lettuce. Advised chef, he corrected it Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with food on the floor inside walk-in cooler .

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: On 12/7/21 at the time of callback inspection Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning Time Extended

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 cooked beans and lentils inside walk in cooler from the day before without date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: On 12/7/21 at the time of callback inspection Observed cooked beans and lentils inside walk in cooler from the day before without date marked. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: On 12/7/21 at the time of callback inspection Exhaust/ventilation hood system soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: On 12/7/21 at the time of callback inspection Food debris inside oven Time Extended