TEJAS DE HONDURAS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at kitchen. Hanging pots and pans no properly stored. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over microwave at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 three doors reach in cooler ambient temperature 74 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed three doors cooler turn off, empty, operator waiting for parts. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three doors reach in cooler ambient temperature 74 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed three doors cooler turn off, empty, operator waiting for parts. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed broken floor tile in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantains inside sugar container not covered at the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed sugar container not covered at the front counter area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at the front counter area, observed rice container not covered in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed sugar container not labeled at the front counter area, observed rice container not covered in the kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning the floor, continued to pick up a plastic lid from kitchen floor and started preparing food without washing hands prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table observed raw shell eggs (81F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee transferred eggs back to the cooler to rapidly cool. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands in the three compartment sink. Explained to employee where to properly wash her hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by large cooking oil containers, employees removed them on site. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at hand sink at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 the front counter layout of restaurant was remodeled, hand wash sink, upright reach in coolers, small ice machine, coffee station location changed Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed tomato sauce 55F cooling at reach in cooler located at kitchen area across from preparation table, as per employee more than six hours.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over refried beans at reach in cooler located in kitchen area. Observed raw chicken stored over coleslaw at reach in cooler located in kitchen area. Employee moved chicken away from ready to eat food during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomato sauce 55F cooling at reach in cooler located at kitchen area across from preparation table, as per employee more than six hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table COOKED WHOLE BEANS (73F- Hot Holding); COOKED BEEF (66F-Hot Holding). As per person in charge in steam well thirty minutes prior. Person in charge reheated cooked beans to 198F and cooked beef to 205F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee mug in handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed mug during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink located in kitchen area next three compartment sink. Employee refilled paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food on bottom shelf of reach in cooler not covered.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at kitchen area next to cook line soiled with debris . Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler at kitchen area. Employee placed on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink at Triple Sink Chlorine 0ppm. Employee add chlorine with a final reading of 50ppm. 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 TOMATO SAUCE (109F - Hot Holding) in steam table at kitchen area. Employee reheated sauce to a temperature of 179F and placed back in steam table for hot holding. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of proper hot holding temperature. Coached employee on proper hot holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler located next to cook line torn and in poor repair.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at ice machine located at front counter. Manager removed ice scoop and had it washed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dried goods not covered at dry storage beans, rice, flour. Manager had employee cover product during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled with debris.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink located at front counter. Manager tightened pipe and stopped the leak Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 the front counter layout of restaurant was remodeled, hand wash sink, upright reach in coolers, small ice machine, coffee station location changed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: During the callback inspection reviewed Plan Review and plans were not submitted yet. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located underneath the preparation table in the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink sigh located in the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: During the callback inspection sign was not posted at hand wash sink at front counter. Time Extended

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 raw raw beef in the 3 door reach in cooler. The chef moved the beef to the side. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on the menu or posted in customer view. I provided the operator a copy. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the unisex restroom in the dining area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the Parmesan cheese next to the steam table. The chef removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones on the microwave.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liter soda bottles on the floor in the dining area. Also observed 5 gallon containers of cooking oil on the floor next to the fryers. Also vegetables in plastic containers on the floor in the back room. The chef removed all the food in the kitchen of the floor. The soda bottles are still on the floor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the cook top and the side of the fryers soiled.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water at the hand washing sink. Observed at the front counter hand washing sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a bucket of sugar at the front counter not covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the portable steam table on the reach in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers of flour not labeled on the prep table in the middle of the kitchen. The manager labeled the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn stored in shopping bag located in the reach in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above tortillas dough located in the reach in cooler by the cookline. Observed raw chicken above raw beef located in the 3 door standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in the hand wash sink located at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at the cookline. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor by the front counter. Observed box containing sweet plantains stored on the dry storage floor. 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 in the fruits bin located in the reach in freezer at the front counter.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar bin at the front counter.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at the front counter.