EL TAMALAZO SPORT BAR

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed dishes in the hand sink without sanitizing dishes. Employee was coached how to sanitize dishes properly. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken in a supermarket bag located inside the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed rice puddings and flan located in the reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was nowas not sanitizing the dishes after she rinsed them. Employee was coached how to do sanitize properly. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink was removed in the kitchen area per plan review. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a female employee washing dishes in the hand wash sink. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager has no training certificate. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand wash sink for employees located in the front bar area where they serve coffee and drinks. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located in kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed operator removed walk in freezer, installed 3 compartment sink and removed hand wash sinks at the bar area. Also, the 3 compartment sink was moved, the hand wash sink was moved and the mop sink was moved in the kitchen area without providing plans to plan review. 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. Observed employees have not received training. Observed Melissa ( over 2 months). Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Observed a ceiling tile missing located in the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a two ceiling tiles in disrepair located in the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets in disrepair for the reach in coolers located under prep table. Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has a license for 34 sears but they have 50 seats. Warning

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed the dumpster missing its lid. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks located in kitchen area and in both bathrooms. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of the reach in cooler located under prep table. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef being thawed in standing water, inside the three compartment sink, located in the kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs with gloves and then touching the bread without changing gloves and washing hands. The employee was informed to change gloves, wash hand. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 620 units tamales on the reach in freezer. As per the manager the product was made in a place without a license from either DBPR or Agriculture , unapproved source. Manager was informed that the tamales are under Stop Sale. Manager provided invoice for 200 tamales made by Sabrozo Gourmet. But the license of the place was not provided. Invoice # 8027 Dated 5-9-2024. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn inside thank you bags at reach in freezer. And bread inside of black garbage bags at preparation area. Operator was informed thank you and garbage bags cannot be used for storage. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Manager was informed that the eggs can not be stored over unwashed vegetables. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken cooking over raw pork at the rotisserie. The operator was informed that the raw chicken cannot be cooked over raw pork. And the pork needs to be cooking over 165F. Operator moved the chicken at different parts of the equipment. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Operator was coached the right way to store raw products. Provided via email handout to operator. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 620 units tamales on the reach in freezer. As per the manager the product was made in a place without a license from either DBPR or Agriculture , unapproved source. Manager was informed that the tamales are under Stop Sale. Manager provided invoice for 200 tamales made by Sabrozo Gourmet. But the license of the place was not provided. Invoice# 8027 Dated 5-9-2024. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per manager less than 2 hours. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler, for rapid cooling . Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed the employees unable to answer the questions how to use the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to use the 3 compartment sink. Warning

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 via email operator with bodily fluids handouts. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty can and towel inside the handwashing sink in kitchen area next to preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine/Quad test strips at time of inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed there was a change of ownership with remodeling, the oven was removed and rotisserie grill was added. Also fryers were removed and 2 oven added. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly on front counter next to reach in cooler. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not inverted at shelf over preparation table. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. 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 the employees using soap in the middle sink of the 3 compartment sink. Operator was coached of the proper way of using 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 48 seats in the dining area, and the license has approved 34. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 boxes of vegetable and 1 bag onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the product cannot be stored on the floor. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee cutting pork next to handwashing sink exposed to the splash. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket containing Cooking grease stored on the floor in kitchen area next to preparation table. Employee removed. Also 3 boxes of vegetable and 1 bag onions stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the product cannot be stored on the floor. Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper around the dumpster. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the Men bathrooms . Provided operator via email handwashing sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels at cutting board in preparation table. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and coffee at coffee station. Employee identified product properly. Also 2 plastic bins containers with beans and rice not labeled with common name across from stove, employee labeled product.Corrected On-Site. Corrected On-Site Warning