EL JEFE TEQUILAS TACO CANTINA

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over clean dish rack at dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater on shelving with cans in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 4 under hood on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Time Extended

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Flan in kitchen double glass door , labeled past seven days, operator updated to five days ago. . Operator updated. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in kitchen hand sink . Operator removed l Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture, at kitchen and wash ware area.

Basic - Ice buildup in Kitchen Beverage Air reach-in freezer

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and Operator posted poster. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in dish washer area had red buckets stored in the sink. Manager remove red buckets Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line and dishwasher area not having soap. Manager place soap at both station Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In dry storage area cooking oiled stored directly on the floor Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line cooler

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves is starting to rust and soiled Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Had quaternary sanitizer hooked up. Operator switched to chlorine. Recheck 50ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef skewers on top shelf of make table over prepped salad blends. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed above splitter. Needs to be installed on hose side of splitter

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several in dish area, one light fixture missing in ceiling

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table cookline Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream cups in front freezer that is not labeled. Operator indicated it is the employees food.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table door

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of produce in walk in cooler Operator put on tubs 6 inches off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over burner grill And back splash of burner grill Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table on cookline

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blueberries over prepped salsa verde, gallons of sauces in glass door cooler

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over jackfruit and mole in reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa In reach-in cooler, operator discarded. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, steak and veg 108F-116F held over grill top on rack. Advised operator that items would either need to be in hot holding unit, cooled and placed in cold holding unit, or kept under TPHC. Provided operator with TPHC plan. Operator reheated items To 164F-172F and placed a time marking label. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial 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 Spanish and English copy to operator and discussed requirements. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for additional food storage area. 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/. Establishments has installed an electronic lift to a 2nd story area storing liquor, beverages, single-service items, cooking quip,entertainment, etc. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: No plans submitted Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared sauces in reach-in cooler in cooler overnight per operator. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on cookline. Operator turned on hot water supply. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Debit card and headphones case on cookline maketable cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Server handwash sink and prep table next to soda fountain is broken and leaning towards the wall, making it difficult to wash hands and unusable as a prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of broiler soiled with grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Time Extended

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator prime sanitizer and retested 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag over food in dry food storage. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 62F, operator removed water Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw beef and shrimp in 3 compartment prep sink without constant running cold water. Operator turned cold water on. Corrected On-Site

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

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 currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager returned during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink Educated

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom

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. 00 ppm reading Operation ran out of sanitizer for the dishwasher Operator received more sanitizer and now reading at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area Operator cleaned can opener Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar 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. Sent operator blank copy

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back kitchen ice machine Operator cleaned ice machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwasher area Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind ice machine

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm) second reading after refill at 150ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 server area 2 storage are Next unannounced inspection per Roger K

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken above ready to eat food Operator moved products Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs above dressing Operator moved Raw shrimp above vegetable beef above pico Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server cooler ; salsa (45F - Cold Holding); green salsa (45F - Cold Holding) Operator cooled product down to 38 degrees salsa were kept at temperature for less then 4 hours Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 110F. Advised operator to reheat to 135 F Corrective Action Taken

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. Desert case

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel scrub inside reach in

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back of house

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator moved bag Gatorade and medicine stored in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar scoop ice scoop at bar

Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup in hand wash sink by soda station

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaning agent with no label Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch on. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch raw beef than vegetables with same gloves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked corn 47f, in cooler overnight Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn 47f, in cooler overnight Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.- sanitizer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large flat pan and ice buckets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.- clean towel in uncooked black beans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.- purse on top of cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.- bag of beans in storage area Cases of Lemons in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 in rice Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.- light in back area kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended