AREPAS EL CACAO

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pumpkins, celery, and cheese in stainless steel reach in cooler in prep area closest to mixer Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink filled with dishes Operator removed dishes Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two containers in reach in cooler underneath make table across from cookline

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to cookline equipment

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler at front counter and on reach in freezer and cooler in prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout facility Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes in prep area Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area next to glass door reach in cooler

Basic - Light not functioning. One in hood over cookline

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above kitchen entrance on three compartment sink side

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink next to three compartment sink Emailed operator sign

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer at front counter Fan inside of stainless steel reach in cooler in prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish shelf in prep area

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of deli containers on floor in prep area

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef roasts stored over vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen area Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink blocked by buckets on floor

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Degreaser bottle in handwashing sink at front counter Aluminum pans in handwashing sink in kitchen Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 1st 2025 displayed

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer in prep area Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment gaskets throughout

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef roasts thawing in sink of standing water Operator turned on running water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with produce stickers still on stored in make table on cookline

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Micro greens stored in containers lined and covered with paper towels at glass reach in cooler across from triple sink

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler at back of kitchen

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at front counter

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and jacket stored on dry storage shelf with rice cooked per,disposable gloves and Saran Wrap

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at back of kitchen has torn gaskets

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

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From reach in cooler across from hand washing sink

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over arepa dough at reaching cooler next to back door

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded beef temping at 60F in glass reach in cooler across from triple sink. Per operator item was made 24 hours ago

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef temping at 60F in glass reach in cooler across from triple sink. Per operator item was made 24 hours ago

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to triple sink

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meal stored in reach in cooler at front counter with food served to the public Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at prep area

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar Scoop handles in direct contact with ice Corrected On-Site

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At back area where prep takes place

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp,cheese,ham,potato salad and butter temping between 53F-58F. Per operator all items except for milk had been there more than four hours

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp,cheese,ham,potato salad butter and milk temping between 53F-58F. Per operator all items except for milk had been there more than four hours.Advised operator to move milk to glass refrigerator. Operator has other refrigeration.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink across from glass reach in fridge Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on dry storage rack at back prep area

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy reach in cooler at front line holding temperature at 54F

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy reach in freezer at front counter has food debris in between the gaskets

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor at back prep kitchen

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container at prep table not labeled Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in freezer gasket Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes Soda syrup Frying oil Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 2 door reach in freezer

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers in back

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Flour

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

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 - 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. Facility has moved various equipment including ice maker with little to no access to handwashing.

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.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets ripped. 2 depressed unit at back of facility.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Employee making empanadas next to handwash sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 50 lb bag of onions on floor at back door. Corrected On-Site