1890 NW 107 AVE, Sweetwater, FL 33172
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell on prep table, employee relocated the ell phone. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired food manager certificate for Eduardo Ruffini 01/10/2020.
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor, staff moved it to pre table rack. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution, tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (131F Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per manager, cooked one hour ago. Manager increased hot box temperature for rapid reheating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottled labeled as degreaser stored at three compartment sink drying board. Staff removed the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink block with fan at kitchen entrance. Staff removed the fan. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
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/. Observed four employees at establishment working with not certified food manager on site. Staff was coached about it. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at bathroom use by employees. Staff placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label, as per staff Chlorine sanitizer solution. Staff labeled it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with dust like substance at kitchen area.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at walk-in-cooler with excessive wear. Observed torn gaskets at standing reach-in-freezer by walking cooler entrance and unit across cooking line. Observed threshold at rear exit door to be broken not longer attached completely to the floor. Repeat Violation
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking in cooler fans cover with heavy dust like substance. Repeat Violation
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed four rolls of bread inside non food grade thank you bag inside reach in cooler. Operator removed bread from bag and stored properly in clear bag. 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 egg sandwich with ham (110F - Hot Holding); ham sandwich (115F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator, products were placed there about two hours ago. Operator was provided Time as Public form for ham sandwich to be put under time and discarded egg sandwich. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a small can of WD-40 near container of sugar near food prep table. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bin inside hand wash sink near ware washing area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator and explained how to fill out correctly. Corrective Action Taken
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung up to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up mop. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation table at front kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Observed employee cell phone at preparation table at front kitchen area. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above container of onions at walk-in cooler. Operator inverted storage order. 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 at walk in cooler. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed omelet sandwich at 50 F inside display at ambient temperature. As per owner, the sandwich was prepared 2 hrs ago. Sandwich was moved to the 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. Form was provided and posted . Corrected On-Site
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 operator only has training for one employee and missing three employees ( Saidy , Romina, and Emerly)
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. Inspector provided operator with form.
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside grinder coffee at coffee grinder at front counter. Operator placed proper basting brush at coffee grinder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation table at front kitchen area.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at preparation area without hair restraint.
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor under oven in kitchen. Operator placed containers of oil on crates off of the floor. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at front counter. Employees discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging to dry at mop sink. Operator inverted mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in solution at preparation table. Operator placed cloth in solution. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing sugar not labeled under toaster. Employees labeled container of sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles in contact with sugar at front counter.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container for sugar not labeled.
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on shelf above prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan cover
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt bin not labeled. Cook labeled both bins Corrected On-Site