CASA LATIN CAFE RESTAURANT LLC

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product was made yesterday evening. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product was made yesterday evening. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two bottles of cleaning powder stored next to bin of beans at prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing chlorine with no label near chemical storage area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue wiping cloth under cutting board at the prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution stored next to coffee prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade used to brush coffee grounds near coffee prep station.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed aluminum pan containing raw chicken on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system filters soiled at the cook line.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar near coffee prep are not labeled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall below flattop cooler at cook line soiled with grease debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (66F - Cold Holding) at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Manger placed product inside preparation cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line. Manger replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Observed ambient thermometer inside hot box does not reach 135F.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bags of cooked shrimp at reach in cooler at front counter not date marked. As per manager, product was prepared 2 days prior.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath grill soiled with food debris.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled underneath preparation table across from cook line.

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed front counter employee begin preparing milk shake, no hand wash.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal cups stored inside hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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 food employee Marielsis employed less than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Printed and provided employee health reporting g agreement and new employee reviewed and signed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Observed cold water valve missing at hand sink at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.

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

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Person in charge rearranged items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice with beans (116F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per person in charge, for less than 30 minutes. Person in charge increased unit temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket and blender lid stored inside hand sink at front counter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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 rice with beans and Boniato not date marked at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, items were prepared 2 days prior.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal brown stored inside container of flour and sugar. Person in charge removed items. Corrected On-Site

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 wiling tiles bulging near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas wrapped inside cloth at reach in cooler at cook line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fried rice stored inside non food grade bag at cook line. Manager removed product from bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, product was held at room temperature for less than 30 minutes for preparation. Advised manager to submerge container in ice.

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves inside standing reach in cooler at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris.

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

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manger, item was prepared on the previous day.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.

Basic - Ceiling tiles in disrepair above walk in cooler.

Basic - Screen surrounding exhaust fan torn at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal can stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter inside margarine container. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.

Basic - Screen surrounding exhaust fan torn near 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw pork and chicken not covered at walk in freezer.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used as storage at front prep area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

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

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

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

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed peeled soursop stored inside a non food grade bag at the reach in freezer at the front counter area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (68°F - Cold Holding); beans (47°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager took items to walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided and printed written procedures. Manager completed and signed form. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup stored inside container of pepper. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour stored on the floor at the preparation area. Manager placed item on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.