VEGAN CUBAN CUISINE

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose bibb without vacuum breaker next to back door.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder across from cook line.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no certified food manager present at time of inspection with 4+ employees working.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of cilantro at reach in cooler in prep area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at kitchen area

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. Observed employee training for Naydi expired.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer at front counter.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in front counter. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at front counter. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of standing reach in freezers in front of cook line and at reach in freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation

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 scoop stored inside container of flour with handle in contact with flour. Operator properly placed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in sandwich prep area

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go boxes not stored inverted on cook line by fryers, operator inverted the boxes Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer inside kitchen area across from cook line

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior of reach in freezer with exposed insulation located at front area

Basic - Observed ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area

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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed it, and posted in the kitchen. 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. Discussed with operator and email form. Operator printed and provided signed employees forms. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents, throughout kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn, located at cooking line. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fans guard.

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer on ice water at 40F, operator adjusted thermometer at 32F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water marks by walk in cooler.