PUEBLITO VIEJO #2

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at the three compartment sink lower than the flood rim.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator placed sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil with no labels located at the cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle used to scoop flour.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with dust.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs with no name label.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per manager since Sunday. Manager discarded products.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obseved sponge inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with sugar near the cook line with no label.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and red beans with no label at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish at 3 compartment sink thawing with no running water. Instructed manager on proper method.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over peeled plantains, raw shell eggs over milk. All items rearranged at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled in crevices. Employee washed nozzle at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 food handler certificates by Efoodtrainer.

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

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager removed scoop and sent to dish for cleaning and relocating. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between three compartment sink and ice bin at bar. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside non-food grade bags at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over chicken soup at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (89F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Manager increased steam table temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed soda gun soiled with black substance at bar area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing area. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing from employee certificates.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed container of cleaning solution not labeled near ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning rice not wearing hair restraint.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed uncovered ice bin stored next to hand sink at kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of avocados stored on floor across from walk in cooler 1. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods with soiled accumulated grease.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored directly inside thank you bags located inside reach in freezer.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 2021. Operator renewed license during routine inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over milk inside walk in cooler inside kitchen.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at dish machine. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups inside rice container located inside kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint inside kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with oil on kitchen floor.

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 scoop submerged inside sugar container

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed soiled fans on wall inside kitchen.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in various walk in coolers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled above reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation