LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding; Rice with beans (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beans inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding; Rice with beans (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (112F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (108F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter. Operator turned up heat to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small trays inside hand washing sink at sandwich station.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar cane stored on walk in cooler floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor behind front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to cook line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) thawing at room temperature at prep area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for lo re than a day Operator discarded the products.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for lo re than a day Operator discarded the products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris across cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously tray inside hand sink at sandwich station. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Operator provided.

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator started to set up triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar cane stored on walk in cooler floor.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.

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 inside sugar container with handle in contact with product at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cream cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small tray inside hand sink next to dish machine. Operator removed the tray. 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 arroz con leche inside reach in cooler at front counter without date mark. As per operator for approximately 2 days. Operator started to date mark. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside flour container at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind prep table soiled at prep area.

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee replaced sanitizer container, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm).

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mojo (garlic) (66F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. Employee placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at washing area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not properly labeled under triple sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef heart over cut fruits inside white chest freezer. Employee removed the beef heart. 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 sausage croquettes (116F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (123F - Cold Holding); inside hot box as per employee was placed 20 minutes ago. Employee employee placed products on hottest side of hot box for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on prep table across cook line.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next juice station. 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 boiled veggies inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside wheat container at sandwich station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area and preparation area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the cup.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sweet plantains stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the towel.

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen. As per employee for about an hour. Also observed Cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Employee stated that the product was cooked the night before and then placed inside walk in cooler and that it has not been out or used since the night before. Observed butter (76F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee for 2 hrs. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed observed Cooked black beans (54F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Also observed butter (72F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at sandwich station. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese tequenos (118F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee turned up the temperature for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (133F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. Cheese tequenos were not available. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at the outside back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at the outside back area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with yellow food debris next to ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with yellow food debris next to ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vent dusty at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vent dusty at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom soiled with food debris at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom soiled with food debris at storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn at the back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Screen in door torn at the back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet plantains and raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler door. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table with food contact equipment soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned up the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with no food safety training for Yamila and Cristobal - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: During the callback inspection no proof of state approved employee training provided for Yamila and Cristobal . Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside salt container under prep table at kitchen area. Also observed bowl inside cereal container at sandwich station. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on flat grill and on pans storage shelves over stove. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water damage throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Also at kitchen prep table and sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed veggies inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. 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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.

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

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,cooked rice and home made croquettes not date marked inside walk in cooler. Also rice pudding at the front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in ceiling tiles in kitchen area.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white freezer in kitchen area,

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gaskets in white freezer.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered inside walk-in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed stored in front counter.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in 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 chicken stored above raw pork inside of reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards on preparation table.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp ceviche and fish ceviche prepared the day before and not date marked. Also rice pudding and flan on front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 training for Cristobal Jaime expired on 03/21/20.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container . Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of margarine stored on floor inside walk in cooler.Also card of water bottle in front counter.Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 in rice container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container in preparation table not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags for food in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Still observed nonfood-grade bags in used in reach in freezer . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside of reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Still observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler. 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 walk in cooler thermometer not working, ambient air blowing at 66°F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-22: Observed walk in cooler blowing at 53°F, per operator, door has been open for approximately 1 hour for cleaning. No TCS foods inside at time of inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-22: Still observed at time of inspection. Time Extended