DON CRIOLLITO

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Observed Lidisis Castro,as per operator hired less than 60 days without reporting agreement. Reporting agreement was provided to operator and signed during time of inspection. 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 stored above peppers and plantain leaves in reach in cooler to the left of kitchen exit door. Operator placed chicken below peppers and plantain leaves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack shelled eggs and change tasks without changing gloves. Employee was coached on proper procedure and wash their hands and changed gloves.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blended garlic oil peppers vinegar sauce (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter to the left of steam table, as per operator less than 4 hours. Operator stored in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse gloves in three compartment sink and engage in food preparation. Employee was coached on proper procedure and changed there gloves and washed hands in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container in hand wash sink. Employee removed container from sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in preparation area to the left of cook line. Employee provided paper towel. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink across from front counter. Employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across from front counter. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans and stewed chicken prepared on site, as per operator more than 24 hours, in freezer across from front counter without date marking. Observed fried rice and cook pork leg prepared on site, as per operator more than 24 hours, in reach in cooler across from cook line.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle container in bag of corn meal. Operator removed bowl from bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored on shelf above preparation table across from cook line. Employee removed phone from shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas and oil stored on floor of dry storage area across from three compartment sink.

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 handle of scoop submerged in container of sugar on preparation table across from exit door. Employee removed scoop from container.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan to the right of three compartment sink soiled with dust.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink container in reach in cooler to the left of exit door. Operator removed drink container from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at rear of kitchen mini freezer raw packages of chicken and beef stored over raw pork and fish. Operator rearranged freezer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 at kitchen area standing reach in cooler white rice (70F - Cold Holding). As per operator from the day before. Operator removed to discard.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen area standing reach in cooler white rice (70F - Cold Holding). As per operator from the day before. Operator removed to discard. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand sink used to store drain pipe.

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

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of black beans, rices and marinated meats in standing reach in cooler across from stove not date marked. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing at dish washing storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling water damage. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at front counter. Repeat Violation

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 at rear kitchen storage area in a container of dry rice.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at entrance of kitchen standing reach in freezer.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind stove and fryer soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed for pipe under three compartment sink.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed stored under hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed and stored outside. Corrected On-Site

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 employee health agreement for Oriana G. And Leydy R. as per manager has been working for one week. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter next to coffee machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in back kitchen area above three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at small white chest freezer in kitchen area next to HWS. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind stove and fryer soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 9 units of rice with milk at reach in cooler from unapproved source. No invoice provided. Operator segregate the products to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored inside of thank bags at white reach in freezer at the back of the kitchen. Operator moved the products to a zipper bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored next to empanadas and raw fish stored over vegetables at reach in freezer cook line. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 9 units of rice with milk desert at reach in cooler from unapproved source. No invoice provided. Manager segregate the products to be discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed arepas (71 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than three hours.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes inside of hand wash sink front counter.

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 one new employee no food employee reporting agreement. Manager printed and employee read and signed the form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. As per the manager they are running out of chlorine. Chlorine was provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed beans, cooked ground beef, cooked chicken package in single service to go not labeled as specified by law.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen area. Operator provided paper towel.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicha beverage not properly date market at reach in cooler. As per operator was made two days ago.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed iPhone at preparation table kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn front counter.

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 utensil handle touching the salt. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges not washed next to orange juice machine front counter.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front counter. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw fish thawed at three compartment sink inside standing water.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peppers stored in shopping bags located in the white freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above cooked beans located in the reach in cooler opposite the ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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 chicken stored above raw beef located in the standing reach in freezer by office. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the bulk rice bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the back door.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing tortilla strips,jug containing cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food debris, cookline. Observed interior of microwave ovens soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on shelf opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cookline.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled, dry storage area,kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer,front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed for the shredded cooked beef.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed picante stored in shopping bag located in the reach in freezer opposite the cookline. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

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 chicken stored above raw beef located in the reach in freezer opposite the cookline. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler : opposite cookline ; cooked shredded beef , as per operator from yesterday. (51F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler : opposite cookline ; cooked shredded beef , as per operator from yesterday. (51F - Cold Holding)

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents located in the storage area by the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline by the fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with oranges stored on the floor by the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of stove reach in cooler soiled with accumulation grease and food debris, kitchen.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the cookline.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for the white unit in the kitchen. Operator replaced with new cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease,debris. Observed by the fryers.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor by the front counter.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for unit by the mop sink. Repeat Violation

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 for the bulk sugar bin Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation mold like substance, unit by the office. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins: sugar,flour.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 for Yaritza, working for more than 10 years. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-18: As per operator,should be receiving the certificate by 2/22/22. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-18: Time Extended

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 chicken above raw fish fillets and vegetables in the reach in freezer by the back door.

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/

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, observed for the bulk rice bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, observed by the back door/ reach in freezer.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, observed case of bottled drinking water stored on the floor by the front counter.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, chest unit located in the kitchen, standing unit by the back door.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed on the prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, observed gaskets on reach in cooler located at the front counter. Observed on the exterior of the fryers. Observed wall mounted fan guard. Observed vegetable reach in cooler gaskets.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, observed behind the cookline.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.