17713 NW 78 AVE, Palm Springs North, FL 33015
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced it.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the exit door.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (128F - Hot Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green sponge in hand sink located at the front area.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Repeat Violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean metal bowl inside hand sink, operator removed it.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked potatoes on the floor.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked potatoes, inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands on three compartment sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label it. Operator labeled during inspection.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed dishes with no rinsed step. Instructed operator regarding ware washing procedure. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil inside standing water at 84°F. Operator reheated the water at 135°F. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (100°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 168°F. 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. 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.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed cutting board without sanitation solutions. Instructed operator regarding ware washing procedure. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside thank you bags.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant fabuloso without label.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying clean utensils.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (56 - Cold Holding); fish (48 - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator removed it during inspection. Warning
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not hot water at 74°F, waiting time 3 minutes. Operator turn on the water heater,recheck 100°F. Warning
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water at 76°F, waiting time 3 minutes. Operator turn on the water heater,recheck 100°F. Warning
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table, operator placed inside chlorine sanitation bucket at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container and salt container. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Observed hand sink blocked by a garbage can. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu fish ceviche as per operator ceviche is made with raw fish. Admin Complaint
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm on three compartment sink. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees touched cut tomatoes, cut cucumbers, cut lettuce while making a salad for customers, without wearing gloves. Warning
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employees touched cut tomatoes, cut cucumbers, cut lettuce while making a salad for customers, without wearing gloves. Warning
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over calamari inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (56°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided the 6 foodborne illnesses poster to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands on three compartment sink. Instructed employee to wash hands on hand washing sink only. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By garbage can. Warning
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche. Warning
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. Employee name Healy Montes, Ana Ivon. Warning
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. Employee name Jose Ramos. Warning
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed cutting board without soap and sanitizer. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on kitchen floor. Warning
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. Warning