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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 chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw eggs raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler unit kitchen area Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (60F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cooling); raw shell eggs ( ambient temperature) (67F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooling unit, as per kitchen staff from previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (60F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cooling); raw shell eggs ( ambient temperature) (67F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooling unit, as per kitchen staff from previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (83F - Hot Holding) at shelve in kitchen area, as per staff for less than four hours, staff proceeded to grind the corn to storage at reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with marks soiled with old food debris. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen prep area and storage. Warning

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 chlorine sanitizer flip top cooling unit with an ambient temperature of 67°F. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed handwashing not ambient thermometer at flip top reach in cooler unit at kitchen line Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 freezer at kitchen rear. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw beef inside reach in cooler at kitchen rear. Time Extended

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 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: 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 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. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes without date at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes prepared for more than 24 hours not dated mark at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled. 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 reach in cooler running at 60F located at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed technician repairing the machine. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

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 chlorine sanitizer dishwashing machine at 0ppm. Operator change chlorine sanitizer tested at 50 ppm 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 beef inside reach in freezer at kitchen rear.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried pork belly (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (60F - Cold Holding); empanada filling (59F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooling at kitchen area according to operator since yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork belly (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (60F - Cold Holding); empanada filling (59F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooling at kitchen area, according to operator since yesterday.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher staff not using the sanitizing stage at three compartment sink. Coached employee in the correct use and set up of three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

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 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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes without date at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior of dishwasher machine at front counter

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

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

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 reach in cooler running at 60°F located at kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed staff washing and rinsing and skipping sanitizer station.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler running at 60°F located at kitchen area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays stored not inverted over reach in cooler at kitchen area. Staff removed trays and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping towels at preparation table in the rear.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at all reach in cooler units in kitchen area.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed grainger grinding equipment stored next to preparation table at the rear.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at front counter.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed second floor storage with many unnecessary equipments.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 freezer. Operator placed products in correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 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. Time Extended

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. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 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. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. 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 soiled cardboard on floor near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed soiled cardboard on floor near cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. Time Extended

High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed plastic containers with salsa inside on table for customer use and consumption. As per operator, the containers are refilled once they are empty of half empty. Operator removed all containers immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 freezer. Operator placed products in correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed female employee in kitchen area not changing gloves after engaging in raw food prep and touching metal pan handles at cook line. Coached employee to wash hands after changing tasks. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Warning

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 to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan inside hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of cooked rice at kitchen area. Observe bowl inside plastic bin containing corn in back prep area. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. Warning

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaged in food prep in back kitchen area with no hair net. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of seasoning on floor near back prep area. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle at cook line. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three squeeze bottles with sauces with no label near front counter. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent in kitchen Time Extended

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink next to cook line. Employee refilled soap dispenser Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards damaged Repeat Violation Warning

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

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

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent above cookline Warning

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

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior Warning