CARNE ASADA TORTILLERIA NICA INC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. Observed raw beef over diced zucchini inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site

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 pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged. 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 at Fritanga: sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding); cheese tacos (repocheta) (100F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain canoe (99F - Hot Holding); chicken tacos (122F - Hot Holding); tostones (117F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (112F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed at steam table: beef steak medallions (112F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under steam table. Operator added water. Retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned dry cheese without date mark at front counter.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling bucket at hand sink at front counter.

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at juice station. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on floor in front of triple sink.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers over triple sink.

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

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 handle in contact with product. Operator placed scoop upwards. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef tongue (frozen) thawing in standing water in triple sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label on table behind steam table. Operator properly labeled. 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 at Fritanga steam: enchiladas (123F - Hot Holding); tostones (106F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (113F - Hot Holding); chicharron (125F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator reheated products, retest enchiladas (170F - Hot Holding); tostones (200F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (175F - Hot Holding); chicharron (165F - Hot Holding). Observed on steam table grilled chicken (130F - Hot Holding); beef stew (112F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (102F); grilled pork (124F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated, retest grilled chicken (180F - Hot Holding); beef stew (174F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (168F - Hot Holding); grilled pork (179F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed big spoon and sponge inside hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table at kitchen. Operator discarded the item. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham block (Frozen) thawing at room temperature on prep table across walk-in cooler. Operator placed product inside cooler for proper cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees put on gloves without hand wash at front counter. Coached employees on proper procedures. Employee then started to wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw milk stored over cheese inside reach in cooler at front counter. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator segregated to discard. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork legs stew (120F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (95F - Hot Holding); fried ribs (105F - Hot Holding); grilled pork (88F - Cold Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed chicharrón (113F - Hot Holding); beef taquitos (95F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain canoe (112F - Hot Holding); beef enchiladas (119F - Hot Holding); cheese tortilla (94F - Hot Holding) on steam table at fritanga station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to place all products on stove for reheating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned cheese not date marked at front counter. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning supplies stored inside hand sink at juice station. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area. Observed in employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust and accumulation of grease at front counter. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with watch and wristbands at front counter. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of soda in plastic bottles stored on floor at storage area. Warning

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in front of ice machine. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bin at front counter. Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in jars not properly labeled with product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table behind front counter. Operator removed the towel. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Employee properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bread pudding (75F - Cold Holding) inside display box at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread pudding (75F - Cold Holding) inside display box at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (93F - Hot Holding); chicken tacos (107F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed products on stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to triple sink. Warning

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand sink at storage room where there is an ice machine. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of cacao at storage room. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89F on prep table across cook line. Employee discarded the water and placed utensils inside triple sink for washing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink. Warning

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

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 walk in freezer added. Also observed storage room with ice machine, standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler, also storage shelves for dry foods and single service items in the same building at suite #2. No plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 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 walk in freezer added. Also observed storage room with ice machine, standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler, also storage shelves for dry foods and single service items in the same building at suite #2. No plan review submitted. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Employee removed the card boards. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at storage room. Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (91F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 6 hours. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled pork (110F - Hot Holding); fried pork (112F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee placed food products in kitchen for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

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 walk in freezer added. Also observed storage room with ice machine, standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler, also storage shelves for dry foods and single service items in the same building at suite #2. No plan review submitted. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Employee removed the card boards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee placed products at 6 inches from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at storage room. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef, raw pork stored inside walk in cooler not covered. Employee properly covered food items. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork tamales (51F - Cold Holding) raw marinated pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee from the night before. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales (51F - Cold Holding) raw marinated pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee since the night before. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork (110F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (110F - Hot Holding) grilled chicken (102F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for 2 hrs. Manager placed food products at kitchen for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over AC at preparation area. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table across cook line. Employee discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door at cook line. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 73F on preparation table across cook line. Employee discarded the water and wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

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

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