SABOR CUBANO ALEX

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty over washing area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on cutting board on prep table.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across reach in freezer. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the container. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine has Accumulation of black mold like substance at front counter. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen show water damage. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside glass container without label at front counter.

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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled with food debris on preparation table.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's restroom Repeat Violation

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

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2023. Manager paid during inspection. Validation number 238699188 Corrected On-Site

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 chicken wings over French fries stored inside reach in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (70F - Cold Holding) stored on shelve over sandwich preparation station as per employee for half hour. Employee placed the food item inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

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. Discussed and provided to manager in printed form.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle with degreaser and soap stored inside hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's restroom.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles at kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease.

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

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

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor under triple sink.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed under sandwich preparation area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above sliced ham. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 30 minutes, employee moved to reach in cooler.

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

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 sign during 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 during inspection.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Jennifer C. And Yusmary G. On the 01/30/2023.

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

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cooking oil stored on floor.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

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

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw steak stored in reach in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at room temperature in preparation table. As per employee shell eggs was there less than 30 minutes.Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with raw steak at 54°F in preparation table. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. As per employee food was there less than four hours. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in preparation table.

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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink in kitchen. Also in women bathroom.Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 no training for Francis F. Employee has been working more than 60 days.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed container with raw steak at 54°F in preparation table. As per employee steak was there less than 4 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee making a ready to eat sandwich without using gloves. Advised, the employee washed hands, putting on gloves, discarded the sandwich and make a new one. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above butter and garlic inside the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site 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 the prep table. As per operator, held for 30 minutes, the operator put the eggs inside the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above salsa sauce inside the reach in cooler. The operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site