CHIFA RESTAURANT POLLO DON JOSE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler fish filets (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Observed at walk in cooler marinated chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (43F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) raw pork (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator starts add ice and moved to reach in freezer food containers. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with heavily accumulation of debris on hallway leading to back storage. Observed floor heavily soiled with accumulation of food debris under cart used to place dirty plates across kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sweet side chest freezer containing mixed seafood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed chest freezer door gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed electric saw, electric blower, electric screwdriver inside back storage. Observed unused flat grill next to washing area. Observed unused warmer on shelve over reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Still observed unnecessary items at the establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to exit door heavily soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused flat grill stored on shelve across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused flat grill stored on shelve across cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under triple sink. Time Extended

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly segregated inside reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside ice cream chest freezer.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated inside chest freezer at dining room.

Basic - Floor tiles missing at kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 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 cooked pasta inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly date marked product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice bag at storage area. Employee removed the bowl. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen.

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

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

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamin next to sauces on shelve at front counter. Repeat Violation

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 hearts inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying machine in disrepair at mens room. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the 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 cooked pork inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly date mark product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stove oven door handle greasy.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle at hand sink in kitchen in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in 3 white chest freezers at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of roaster soiled with old grease. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ice creams in plastic containers without label inside white chest freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspiring and vitamins stored next to baking powder on shelve at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed aspirin and vitamins stored next to baking powder on shelve at front counter. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with black mold-like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed inside white chest freezer at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed inside white chest freezer at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth over dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth over dry storage. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ice cream not segregated from public service stored inside reach in freezer at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ice cream not segregated from public service stored inside reach in freezer at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile throughout kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in 3 units at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in 3 units at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Also observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Also observed microwave interior soiled with old food debris. Time Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled in 3 units at front counter. Also hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled in 3 units at front counter. Also hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork inside walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed weevils a flour container at the dry storage area. Managers discarded during inspection.

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 form during inspection inspection.

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

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 inspection.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked noodles not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per manager over 24 hours.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in men bathroom.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in cooler, also walk in cooler handle.

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

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the 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 in rice container.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pasta not covered inside walk-in cooler. Manager covered during inspection.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed at the front counter and next to dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood-grade bags in reach in freezers.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food containers in rack in front walk in cooler door.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. 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 cooked pork, stuffed won tons and marinated steak more than 24 hours not dated marked. As per manager food was prepared on 07/24. Manager date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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 Jose N. training expired.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine spray bottle not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in mens bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cornstarch container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in coolers in cook line. Also handles in reach in freezer.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted in rack in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under reach in cooler in kitchen area.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of debris between wall and wok station.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer located at 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 in flour and sugar containers. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by walk in cooler entrance door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Also in kitchen equipment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and shelves in both reach in coolers in kitchen area. Also soiled shelves in walk in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with food not covered stored in walk in cooler. Manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in back room accumulation of unnecessary items for the establishment. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in front counter and inside of mop bucket in kitchen area.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the men's bathroom with no self-closing system

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the walk in cooler, a juice container with a plastic cup without handle used as scoop.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by the walk in cooler a ceiling tile in disrepair Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on the rack on top of the triple sink clean aluminum bowls not inverted or protected

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed at the kitchen area tiles in disrepair Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters in need of cleaning Observed the racks of the walk in cooler soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under the cooking equipment

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the hood dripping oil

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed in a back storage area a lot of items not for use at the restaurant stored in there, including two bicycles. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

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

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease in kitchen equipments.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.