Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

MADRONO RESTAURANT

10780 W FLAGLER ST, Sweetwater, FL 331744403

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
5 High Priority
Apr 9, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 24503514

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer, one door vertical freezer. Operator organized animal proteins According to minimum cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 24503512

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside walk in cooler gallo pinto rice (50F - Cold Holding), from the night before according to manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 24503515

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chimichurri with garlic and oil (50F - Cold Holding) according to manager placed 35 minutes ago. Operator placed chimichurri container on an ice bath for proper temperature. gallo pinto rice (50F - Cold Holding) According to manager prepared yesterday evening. Operator discarded gallo pinto rice. Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 24503518

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to hand sink at kitchen.

41-15-5

Detail 24503517

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 at kitchen ); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) operator diluted chlorine sanitizer with more water );Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24503516

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24503513

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on water at 125F. Operator placed utensils container on top of flat grill to heat up. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24022829

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over whole lettuce inside walk-in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24022828

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter bread pudding (59F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed product inside cooler for rapid cooling. Observed at cook line carne asada (60F - Cold Holding) on prep table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 24022827

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair across cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 24022830

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24022825

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 1 knive stored between equipment at To go station. Observed 1 knive stored between equipment across cookline. Operator removed the knives and placed on washing area. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 24022826

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic lids stored on top shelves at kitchen area. Operator inverted the lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 23534901

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lemon butter sauce (123F - Hot Holding) next to steam table. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs.

31B-03-4

Detail 23534899

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 23534895

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leches and flan without date mark inside reach in cooler at wait station. As per operator for approximately 2 days. Operator started to labeled products. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23534898

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser at washing area. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23534900

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23534897

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

25-06-4

Detail 23534893

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic lids and aluminum containers not inverted on shelf over steam table. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23534894

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese sauce (frozen) thawing at room temperature on cart at kitchen. Operator placed product inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.

21-07-4

Detail 23534896

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter. Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 23003137

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bag used to cover rice at cook line. Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 23003127

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside freezer at storage area. Employee properly arranged by cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23003130

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per manager for approximately 3 hrs. Employee placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 23003135

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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Employee diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23003136

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at were washing area.

36-17-5

Detail 23003128

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23003134

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 23003132

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23003133

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single-service articles not stored inverted on shelve over prep area at kitchen.

21-10-4

Detail 23003129

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board next to steam table. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23003131

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter. Employee placed bucket underneath solution container to keep solution off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22727516

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw; (54F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (52F - Cold Holding) on table at front counter. As per manager for 2 hours. Manager put ice for rapid cooling. Also observed Gallo pinto rice (69F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per manager was cooked more than 24 hours. Also beef tacos (49F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was open for about an hour to arrange delivery. Also cheese soup (101F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked around 10:30am and then placed inside walk in cooler. Temperature was taken around 2:30 pm. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed Gallo pinto rice (54F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked approximately 7 pm from the previous day and then placed inside walk in cooler. It has not been out since that time. Also beef tacos (49F - Cold Holding) from the previous night inside walk in cooler. Cheese soup was not available at the time. Also observed coleslaw; (55F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) as per manager for approximately an hour, sliced tomato (43F - Cold Holding) on table at front counter. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22727517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout units at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout units at kitchen. Time Extended

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 9Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 22724135

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bag used to cover rice. Manager removed the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22724133

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Gallo pinto rice (69F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per manager was cooked more than 24 hours. Also cheese soup (101F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked around 10:30am and then placed inside walk in cooler. Temperature was taken around 2:30 pm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22724134

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw; (54F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (65F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (52F - Cold Holding) on table at front counter. As per manager for 2 hours. Manager put ice for rapid cooling. Also observed Gallo pinto rice (69F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per manager was cooked more than 24 hours. Also beef tacos (49F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was open for about an hour to arrange delivery. Also cheese soup (101F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per manager it was cooked around 10:30am and then placed inside walk in cooler. Temperature was taken around 2:30 pm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22724140

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fresh garlic chimichurri at front counter without time mark. As per manager its was prepared approximately 2 hours ago. Manager properly marked the item Corrected On-Site Warning

41-15-5

Detail 22724131

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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under preparation table. Manager diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22724136

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside plastic container with marinade at preparation station. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22724132

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup on prep table before steam table and another employee water on preparation table next to steam table. Employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22724137

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on bag of rice at storage area. Manager removed the bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22724142

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and spatula stored between 2 prep tables. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22724139

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 rice plastic container and beans plastic container with handle in contact with product. Manager placed upwards the handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22724141

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board before steam table. Employee removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22724144

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also reach in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout units at kitchen. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 22724143

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware at front counter not properly inverted. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22724138

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed swai fish 77F thawing at room temperature inside triple sink. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Employee started with the preparation of the product. Warning

Jan 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22608597

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind hand wash sink between grill and 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind hand wash sink between grill and 3 compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 22608593

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22608596

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: During callback inspection forms were not completed. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 22608594

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 6 employee at the kitchen area with no proof of food handler certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed 6 employee at the kitchen area with no proof of food handler certification. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: During callback inspection proof of the employee training was not provided. Admin Complaint

38-07-4

Detail 22608595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield over storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield over storage area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

Oct 26, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 22399356

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind hand wash sink between grill and 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind hand wash sink between grill and 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 22399354

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22399357

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22399355

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 6 employee at the kitchen area with no proof of food handler certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed 6 employee at the kitchen area with no proof of food handler certification. Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 22399359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 22399353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield over storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield over storage area. Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 22399358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service plastic containers reused with juices. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed single service plastic containers reused with juices. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22399360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Oct 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 24

12A-12-4

Detail 22395653

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee took raw chicken onto the grilla d the proceded to touch ready to eat food without hand wash. Discussed with operator about correct procedures. Corrective Action Taken

01A-05-4

Detail 22395637

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 100 Chicken and Pineapple pastries unable to provide invoice. Operator segregated the products.

08A-20-5

Detail 22395646

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 beef inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator rearranged the items. Corrected On-Site

01B-04-5

Detail 22395647

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 100 Chicken and Pineapple pastries unable to provide invoice. Operator segregated the products. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22395644

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed veggies (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); raw milanesa (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tamales (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded the products.

03A-02-5

Detail 22395633

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veggies (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tongue (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); raw milanesa (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); tamales (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded the products. Also chimichurri (40F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (55F - Cold Holding); sweet plantains (54F - Cold Holding) next to grill for less than an hour. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22395638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled yuca (128F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than an hour. Operator moved the yuca to the stove for reheating. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22395636

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind hand wash sink between grill and 3 compartment sink.

29-42-4

Detail 22395632

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

41-15-5

Detail 22395634

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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator added water an final reading Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22395650

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. Observed no proof of cleaning procedures for vomit/diarrhea events.

11-26-1

Detail 22395642

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. Observed no proof of employee agreement available. Discussed and emailed to operator.

53B-13-5

Detail 22395654

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 6 employee at the kitchen area with no proof of food handler certification.

32-12-5

Detail 22395645

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

14-09-4

Detail 22395631

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed between reach in cooler and standing reach in freezer at storage area.

13-04-4

Detail 22395649

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard restraint at preparation area.

14-11-5

Detail 22395652

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at 50F at kitchen entrance.

08B-38-4

Detail 22395635

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base bucket stored on floor at preparation area. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22395648

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area. Employee removed the handle.

10-12-5

Detail 22395640

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoops on top of ice machine at kitchen area. Operator replaced the scoops on a clean surface. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22395641

Basic - In-use knife and spatula stored in cracks between steam table and preparation table. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22395651

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one missing light shield over storage area.

25-32-4

Detail 22395643

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service plastic containers reused with juices.

42-01-4

Detail 22395639

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

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-28-4

Detail 22049975

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in grill station.

03A-02-5

Detail 22049972

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated steak (48F - Cold Holding) next to grill, as per manager less than 4 hours,employee add ice bath during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22049978

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked inside walk in cooler. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22049971

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22049973

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked beans container stored on floor inside walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22049974

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

21-07-4

Detail 22049976

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Manager add more water to dilute solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22049977

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified next to hand wash sink in kitchen area.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21264816

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above crema container in reach in cooler in front of grill. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21264817

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) in preparation table. Manager moved to reach in cooler until the time to start making the tamales. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21264821

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew and beef soup not date marked inside of walk in cooler. As per manager food was prepared the day before. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21264818

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21264815

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored above preparation area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21264819

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with raw shrimp stored inside reach in cooler. Also shredded beef in walk in cooler. Manager covered food during inspection.

02D-01-5

Detail 21264820

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container and salt container not labeled with common name in front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 20853240

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread packaging in black bags.

03A-02-5

Detail 20853237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with raw steak next to grill station. Operator removed to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20853238

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside of plastic container with sugar. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20853244

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone in food preparation area, personal bag on top of ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 20853245

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with cabbage salad on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20853241

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

31B-04-4

Detail 20853247

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20853242

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in kitchen area.

25-06-4

Detail 20853243

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed next to to-go area. Operator rearranged at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 20853239

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20853246

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bulk plastic container with sugar not identified. Located on back area.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20478627

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature in front of fryer station and grill station, cooked pork (56°F - Cold Holding) ; sweet plantains (53°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator placed item in reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20478629

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in front counter containers with chimichuri, chili sauce, cooked tamales no date marked, as per operator items prepared from previous day.

40-06-5

Detail 20478630

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone next to single service items.

02D-01-5

Detail 20478628

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with sugar, flour, powder sugar no identified.