MACITAS EXPRESS

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit, observed temperature at 105°F. Operator placed on stove top for heating. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ice used for drinks stored in shopping bag located in the chest freezer,storage trailer . Operator discarded Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork belly,beef steak above sweet plantains and potato fries in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

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 raw beef with potato fries,tostones in the reach in freezer,storage trailer. 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. hot box; empanadas (as per operator about 1 hr ago) (118°F - Hot Holding) operator adjusted thermostat and placed items on lower shelf to increase heating. 2nd temperature: empanadas at 145°F Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning

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 employee, Blanca. Warning

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - storage area added. 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. Observed added independent storage trailer, no food preparation takes place from this trailer as per operator.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-05-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-06-08: As per operator submitted application to Plan Review ( Daisy Lee). Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: At the time of the inspection proof provided by the operator that an application was submitted to plan review and awaiting approval. Submission for MACITAS EXPRESS: File# 45617 Application# 147404 HQ-22-232 Time Extended