LA COLINA

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked flour arepas dated more than 7 days inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator started to properly date mark. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelves across cook line. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed Hot dogs (114F - Reheating) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator placed product on stove for proper reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink next to white chest freezer. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle on shelve under prep area. Operator properly labeled the bottle. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain toston (77F - Cold Holding) on shelves under prep table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed juices inside hand sink at ketches. Employee removed the juices. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle not identified on shelf under prep table.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed assorted empanadas stored inside chest freezer not covered next to triple sink.

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.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored on shelves over preparation area. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on shelves over preparation area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen. Employee posted the sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell quail eggs over sausage inside reach in cooler next to exit back door.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed nata thawing inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on preparation table. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler next to exit back door. Employee discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed nata (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside hand sink at front counter. As per employee for 10 minutes. Employee placed the nata inside reach in cooler at front counter for proper thawing. Also observed chicharron 37F thawing at room temperature on shelve under preparation table. As per manager for 15 minutes. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell quail eggs stored over cooked chicken inside teach in cooler next to exit back door. Manager removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed grill cleaner inside spray bottle without label stored on shelve under preparation table at kitchen.

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed the plantains at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pair of tongs stored in standing water 76F at steam table. Manager discarded the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest door gaskets soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese tequenos (frozen) thawing at room temperature on shelve under prep table at kitchen, as per manager for half hour. Manager placed the food items inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in rack next to flat grill. As per employee less than 2 hours,employee moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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 can opener blade.

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on rack on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container with shredded chicken dated on 07/12 in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths inside front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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/

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting boards in rack stored on floor. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter and kitchen area. Employee stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white Togo plastic bag using to stored tamales inside the freezer.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above butter inside the refrigerator. Advised, the operator removed the butter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of onions stored on the floor inside the kitchen area. The staff removed the onions. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site