Westchester, Miami-Dade County

LUIS GALINDO LATIN AMERICAN 2

10700 SW 24 ST, Westchester, FL 33165

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
4 High Priority
Jan 30, 2026
City
Westchester
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-27-4

Detail 24337527

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed male employee crack a raw shelled egg and immediately grab clean kitchen utensils without washing hands.

03A-03-5

Detail 24337520

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

03A-02-5

Detail 24337521

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding) at sandwich reach in cooler. Operator states product was placed there about an hour ago. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24337526

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24337523

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizing solution with no label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24337524

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 24337514

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-12-6

Detail 24337517

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

13-04-4

Detail 24337518

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at sandwich with no beard guard. Employee placed guard on. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24337525

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door handle broken.

21-04-4

Detail 24337519

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towels under white cutting board at the main prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24337522

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer in kitchen with soiled gaskets.

21-12-4

Detail 24337515

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitation solution.

02D-01-5

Detail 24337516

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of seasonings and oil with no label at the cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 19

12A-16-4

Detail 24033714

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed male employee getting out the establishment and return to inside prep area touching clean utensils with no hand washing.

12A-29-4

Detail 24033718

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee improperly washing hands and close the faucet handle before drying hands with paper towel. Coached employee how to wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24033720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding)and sliced turkey (57F - Cold Holding) at the sandwich prep area. Operator placed items in ice bath to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24033709

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored next to the juice prep station. Operator removed the cleaning products and placed them in the correct location. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 24033716

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed on the front counter in coffee station a paint brush used to remove excess of coffee grounds.

23-24-4

Detail 24033713

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler next to the freezer inside kitchen area with soiled gaskets.

14-05-4

Detail 24033715

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 24033723

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

14-09-4

Detail 24033721

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the sandwich prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

13-04-4

Detail 24033710

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee in sandwich prep area with no beard restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 24033711

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the kitchen prep table with door handle in disrepair.

36-11-4

Detail 24033722

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor inside kitchen area uneven and in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 24033712

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer right by the door.

10-08-5

Detail 24033719

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the ice machine located near front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-73-4

Detail 24033724

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip pan installed at main cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24033725

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan vents inside kitchen area on top of hot line soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 24033707

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to the freezer inside kitchen area with rusted shelves.

21-12-4

Detail 24033708

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of white cutting board in kitchen prep area not store in chlorine sanitizing solution.

02D-01-5

Detail 24033717

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers near cook like that have oil and seasonings not labeled.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

16-37-1

Detail 23842868

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23842861

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23842869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23842866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At the time of the inspection reach in freezer has been discarded. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23842865

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23842863

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23842860

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23842862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23842859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23842864

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23842867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: Time Extended

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

16-37-1

Detail 22947307

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 22947310

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22947305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22947304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22947306

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At the time of the inspection reach in freezer has been discarded. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22947312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22947309

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22947314

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22947311

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22947303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22947308

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22947313

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 29Total: 39

12A-07-5

Detail 22945534

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed gloves and put new gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper procedure.

12A-28-4

Detail 22945549

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef touched apron and proceed to engage with food without washing hands. Instructed chef on proper procedure.

01B-02-5

Detail 22945523

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 22945553

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); ham (67F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler in preparation area. As per chef since 10am. Observed cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (54F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler since previous day.

22-02-4

Detail 22945544

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22945530

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

11-26-1

Detail 22945545

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. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22945554

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22945542

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook potatoes, cooked soup, cooked yuca, cooked rice with no date marked at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.

53B-05-5

Detail 22945527

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food handler certificates expired on 4/04/2024. Jennsy Perez, Maria C Diaz, Nelly Mejis, Niurka Flores, Miguel Chamochumbi, Juan Moreno,Doris Centeno, Nelson Benitez and William Lopez. certificate expired on 4/6/2024.

22-20-5

Detail 22945550

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at cafeteria area slimy.

16-21-4

Detail 22945524

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22945539

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside congris at steam table in kitchen.

36-36-4

Detail 22945532

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dinning area.

36-34-5

Detail 22945552

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

24-05-4

Detail 22945535

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at prep area across from dishwasher.

14-09-4

Detail 22945559

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at sandwich station.

40-06-5

Detail 22945557

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored at reach in cooler across from cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 22945537

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer door located by walk in freezer in disrepair. Observed gasket in disrepair throughout the establishment.

36-22-4

Detail 22945546

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22945555

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the establishment.

08B-47-4

Detail 22945558

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of empanadas not stored 6 inches off of the floor at walk-in in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22945551

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer and at reach in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 22945529

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-17-4

Detail 22945547

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 22945526

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

21-04-4

Detail 22945540

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at preparation area.

22-08-4

Detail 22945531

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen soiled, observed interior microwave at sandwich station soiled. Observed oven soiled located next to 3 compartment with grease.

23-03-4

Detail 22945543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reaching coolers.

22-16-4

Detail 22945541

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers in the establishment.

14-33-4

Detail 22945533

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers at establishment. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22945536

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cooked yuca, cooked soup not covered, croquetas, empanadas at walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22945525

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22945556

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 22945528

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

42-01-4

Detail 22945561

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

21-12-4

Detail 22945560

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment.

21-09-4

Detail 22945548

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 22945538

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at coffee station.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

05-10-4

Detail 23829918

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23829915

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle to scoop rice. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23829914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At new storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23829916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken for reach in cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23829917

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Time Extended

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

51-16-7

Detail 23061101

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new room located to the right side of the building used as storage. According to the manager the expansion took place recently. Operator is in process of sending plans to plan review department. Observed a room with a restroom and hand sink inside used as storage for dry merchandise.

05-10-4

Detail 23061098

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

53B-05-5

Detail 23061103

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 23061100

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle to scoop rice.

36-32-5

Detail 23061102

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At new storage room.

14-11-5

Detail 23061099

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken for reach in cooler at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23061104

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31B-02-4

Detail 23592832

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near walk in cooler. Operator restocked.

31B-03-4

Detail 23592824

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near walk in cooler. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23592827

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning agent with no label in take out area. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23592822

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to scoop rice near steam table with no handle.

23-24-4

Detail 23592823

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave located across the cook line with soiled door handle.

14-11-5

Detail 23592825

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located behind steam table with broken door handle.

14-69-4

Detail 23592826

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside all in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 23592829

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine near coffee prep area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23592830

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed paper towel underneath white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23592831

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.

14-33-4

Detail 23592828

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line with rusted shelves.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-33-4

Detail 22217669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22217670

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22217671

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 22103660

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: 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. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22103659

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22103658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22103657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 22098016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); diced ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, items were placed inside reach in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Employees placed bags of ice on products to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22098015

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22098007

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22098003

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22098017

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22098005

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 flan, dulce de leche and rice pudding not date marked at reach in cooler near front counter. As per employee, items were prepared on previous days. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22098011

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard underneath microwave at sandwich area. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 22098006

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and counter at front preparation area. Manager removed knives and took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22098013

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 50F at flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22098012

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of chicken soup stored on floor at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 22098008

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed sticky tape stored over bread preparation area at server's station and bug zapper installed over bread storage area at front counter. Manager removed bread. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22098014

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22098018

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22098010

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes and empanadas not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22098009

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at cook line. Coached employee on thawing procedures. Employee took item to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22098002

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22098004

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at cook line. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 21280538

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at at cook line. As per cook, less than 1 hour. Cook placed item inside reach in cooler. Observed raw breaded beef (54F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in cooler at cook line. As per cook, less than 2 hours. Advised cook to take item to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21280547

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at back storage area.

02C-02-5

Detail 21280542

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 flan and rice pudding not date marked near front counter area. As per manager, items were prepared 3 days prior.

16-23-4

Detail 21280551

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-05-4

Detail 21280537

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at dry storage area.

36-34-5

Detail 21280543

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

06-09-1

Detail 21280544

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed corvina inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at storage area. Advised manager to remove from package. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 21280546

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21280536

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled with accumulated food debris at walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21280545

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of plantains and sauce stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Observed containers of raw oxtail stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21280550

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 112 at cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21280540

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance at storage area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21280535

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at cook line and storage area.

08B-12-5

Detail 21280541

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of yuca, ham and raw chicken not covered at walk in cooler. Observed croquettes not covered at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21280548

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of oxtail thawing in standing water. Advised employee to place item under cool, running water. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21280549

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.

36-02-5

Detail 21280539

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located throughout ware washing, storage and kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

Jan 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 16

02C-02-5

Detail 20776430

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler containers with chicken noodles soup, black beans, shredded beef, and cooked chicken, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20776429

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

14-01-5

Detail 20776423

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed used to dispense flour, manager discarded container with no handles. Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 20776434

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

32-12-5

Detail 20776436

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

24-08-4

Detail 20776431

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 20776435

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer at dry storage area and ice cream freezer at cafeteria window.

10-08-5

Detail 20776428

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

10-07-4

Detail 20776422

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature on utensils container 119 F, Cook put utensils on stove to heat up water. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20776433

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

16-46-4

Detail 20776427

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 20776425

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20776426

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked chicken, cooked pork inside walk in cooler no covered. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20776421

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish inside a bucket with water, fish still frozen. Manager put container with frozen fish under cold running water to thaw. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20776424

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20776432

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour at dry storage area no labeled. Repeat Violation

Nov 29, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 20

08A-02-6

Detail 20686108

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked yuca. Cook rearranged items. Provided cook Safe Refrigerator Storage handout. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20686107

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47°F - Cold Holding) as per cook, less than 2 hours. Advised to take to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20686118

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (119°F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Cook discarded item.

29-34-4

Detail 20686106

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at back storage area. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20686112

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at cook line and server's station. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20686103

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at cook line and server's station. Manager replenished soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20686113

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of bleacher the ware washing area not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled at dining room area.

16-21-4

Detail 20686110

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-06-4

Detail 20686100

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Located at walk in cooler. Observed floor soiled at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20686104

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at kitchen area.

14-11-4

Detail 20686114

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.

10-08-5

Detail 20686102

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20686116

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 117°F. Cook took items to wash rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20686099

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at server's station near ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20686115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated dust on fan near sandwich station. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.

14-33-4

Detail 20686101

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at reach in coolers at cook line. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20686098

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Located at cook line. Chef inverted items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20686117

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and ham not covered at the walk in cooler.

36-02-5

Detail 20686105

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Located at kitchen and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20686111

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour near stairway not labeled. Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 20686109

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located near walk in freezer.

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 20585467

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Time Extended

36-06-4

Detail 20585471

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 20585468

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk in freezer cardboard as lining of the shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed in the walk in freezer cardboard as lining of the shelves Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20585466

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20585465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the ice cream freezer of the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the ice cream freezer of the front counter. Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 20585472

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensil in standing water. Water temperature 120°F - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed kitchen utensil in standing water. Water temperature 120°F Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 20585470

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves with pitted surfaces. of the kitchen by the grill reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed the shelves with pitted surfaces. of the kitchen by the grill reach in cooler Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20585469

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Time Extended

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 20580023

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler Observed in the walk in cooler ground beef (46°F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 20580026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter sandwich area.. ham (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator added ice under the ham to improved cooling. Observed at the kitchen reach in cooler by grill. cooked shrimp (62°F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (61°F - Cold Holding); ham (60°F - Cold Holding); steak (46°F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 58°F. Per operator less than two hours. Operator will put ice to improve cooling process Observed in the walk in cooler ground beef (46°F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20580021

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31A-09-4

Detail 20580029

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in the sandwich preparation area a scoop inside

31B-02-4

Detail 20580020

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the front counter, sandwich preparation area. Towels and soap was replenished. Observed at the kitchen area hand wash sink no paper towels or soap. Both were replenished Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 20580027

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

14-05-4

Detail 20580030

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in the walk in freezer cardboard as lining of the shelves.

36-37-5

Detail 20580017

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

14-69-4

Detail 20580022

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the ice cream freezer of the front counter.

10-08-5

Detail 20580018

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-07-4

Detail 20580024

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensil in standing water. Water temperature 120°F

14-33-4

Detail 20580031

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves with pitted surfaces. of the kitchen by the grill reach in cooler

25-06-4

Detail 20580025

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam containers in the kitchen area not inverted

36-02-5

Detail 20580019

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 20580028

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