RINCONCITO SALVADORENO RESTAURANT

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Manger reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing bread to serve to customers. No handwash. Manager coached employee.

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 8 broken raw shell eggs at reach in cooler across cook line.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee left kitchen and touched soiled door with gloves on and started packing bread to serve to customers. No gloves changed. Manager coached employee.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 8 broken raw shell eggs at reach in cooler across cook line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (80F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 45 minutes. Manager voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at cook line used to stored soiled dishes and wet wiping cloth. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager provided thermometer at the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwash sink near steam table in the kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white container with no handle used to dispense rice at steam table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and light cover at cook line soiled.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards across cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee coffee cups and plantain at steam table in the kitchen.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Manager stored water bottles properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above the triple sink. Observed hole in wall near exit door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of handwash sink soiled with food debris near the steam table. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle and pink container stored at beverages reach in cooler at front counter. Coach operator. Operator removed employee items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths at cook line. Employee store wet wiping cloths properly. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at reparation line not identified by common name. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above fish and shrimp. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink at the front . Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the ice. Employee removed it.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the front.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in freeze interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled at the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed foods stored inside supermarkets bags in the reach in freezer. Employee used food grade bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (72 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler, as per operator beans were cooked yesterday . Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (72 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler, as per operator beans were cooked yesterday . Stop sale was issued. 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 tamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee tamales were cooked over 24 hours. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (60F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine + 200 PPM. Employee changed and adjusted the chlorine 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container inside the salad.employee removed it.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered all the foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping in the preparation table. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a ice roll on (Pain relief medication) stored above preparation area. Operator removed it.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (46 F-cold hood) at the reach in cooler dra the grill. As per operator foods were placed at 3:00 pm. Operator placed ice on top to bring temperature down. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal bowl inside tha hand wash sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and shellfish not identified as raw on the menu.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the coolers at back room. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator it was cooked 2 days ago. Employee was coached to date marked food. Also observed tamales inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator 2 days 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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several plastic containers used as scoop inside different container. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 2022.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at the preparation area not longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a ice roll on (Pain relief medication) stored above preparation area. Operator removed it.

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

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken at the coffee station.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above 3 compartment sink

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between preparation tables. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven door handle. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the sugar container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation table at the kitchen area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers and walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed nance beverage inside a gallon of milk. Operator was advised no to reuse those gallons.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not identified. Operator labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 110°F. Operator moved the container to the grill to heat the water. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored next to raw chicken at walk in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (48 F - Cold Holding) at drawers under the grill. As per the manager for less than two hours. And beans (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler storage area. As per the manager for less than two hours. Operator added ice for rapid cooling and moved the products to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at preparation area blocked by preparation table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handle inside of rice with beans.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used at food contact shelves at reach in freezer.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel used as sweet plantains contact surface. Operator changed the sweet plantains to another container Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed tostones placed on the floor of the reach in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over washed vegetables at walk-in cooler. And raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked pork at walk-in cooler. Manager started to moved the raw chicken and raw beef to the bottom part. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (106-112 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the tamales to be reheating Corrective Action Taken

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 chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200ppm. Operator move the container to the three compartment sink to be changed the solution. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink blocked by a rack shelf. Manager removed the rack shelves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside of the hand wash sink located at preparation area. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chorizo and tamales not properly date marked. As per manager from two and three days ago.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not stored inverted at shelves under preparation table next to dishwasher machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and debris.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed six knives stored between reach in coolers at preparation area. Operator send the knives to the dishwasher machine to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils handle touching the flour. Manager removed the utensil.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager started to clean up the interior of microwave. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gasket soiled at preparation area. And around containers at reach in cooler at preparation area located in front of stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on containers at walk in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at storage area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit opposite cookline, unit by the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled located at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Observed cutting board soiled located at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable, two at kitchen area and one at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable, two at kitchen area and one at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour, arroz and sugar at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: . Observed containers with flour, arroz and sugar at kitchen area. Time Extended