EL IMPORTADO SABOR ORIGINAL

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag used to cover bowl of dough in glass door reach in cooler in prep area - direct contact with the dough Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bin of produce in glass door reach in cooler in prep area

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in make table across from grill for 2 days per operator Operator discarded Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in make table across from grill for 2 days per operator Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs on bottom shelf of prep cart next to cookline out for 1 hour per operator

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For shelled eggs on cookline Emailed operator time plan paperwork

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink turned off due to leaking faucet Operator turned on Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near restrooms Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath cookline handwashing sink Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and steamwell

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream freezer with open ice cream buckets in lobby Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at three compartment sink

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To-go bag holding plantains in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs left on shelf next to cookline equipment overnight per operator (ambient 75F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded, see stop sale Provided operator time plan and went over requirements for time controls Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced cheese in make table overnight per operator (49F - Cold Holding) shelled eggs left on shelf next to cookline equipment overnight per operator (ambient 75F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese in make table overnight per operator (49F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded, see stop sale Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on shelf under prep table near entrance to kitchen

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwashing sink Operator stocked Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by three compartment sink Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of salsa prepped 2 days prior per operator

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Several torn equipment gaskets Ice machine not working Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under cookline handwashing sink

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cookline make table Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream reach in freezer with open buckets of ice cream in lobby Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin stored next to salt at cooks line Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in thank you grocery bag at glass reach in cooler by triple sink

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 at front counter,per operator opened yesterday morning Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing by triple sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left glass reach in cooler by triple

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of hallway where restrooms are located

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bread knife stored between prep table and steam able Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice at front counter in mini cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in ice cream freezer stored in dining area with no lock.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar in clear containers at kitchen area

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Hamburger bun at hot well covered by cloth towel

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sausages stored in to go plastic bags at reach in cooler in prep area

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24 Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink at front counter and by triple sink Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef made yesterday per operator no date mark

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Ice cream reach in freezer stored in dining area. Per operator ice cream orders are processed in the dining area.Explained to operator ice cream freezer has to be behind the counter

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Two black grease receptacles at right of back door

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven at entrance to kitchen

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale.Operator selling rice drink bought from person who don't have license and prepares food at home. Operator discard Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over smoked ham steaks in tall reach in cooler in the back.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken thighs stored over raw steak in reach in cooler in the back. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.Rice drink bought from person who don't have license.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken kept overnight on tall reach in cooler in the back with temperature of 45F, shredded beef overnight kept on reach in cooler in the back with temperature of 47F.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef kept on tall reach in cooler overnight with temperatures of 45 and 47F.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap on hand sink located in dish area.

Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.Inspector saw employee wash and rinse plastic container and no rinsing. Inspector showed operator how to set up three bay sink and request to sanitize all items washed prior .

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee cooking chicken while wearing a watch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.To go containers kept on top of reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. 3 door glass cooler Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door reach in glass cooler

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water on floor in office

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - ice scoop

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. This inspector has not been in this facility in approximately 2 years. Plan is completely reconfigured from a buffet type restaurant to a cook to order restaurant. Employees scoop ice cream type desert in dining room with no handwash sink nearby and unit covers can be opened by guests. No plan review for this configuration was found. Advised to submit plan review and remodel application to Tallahassee.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Young man in prep area with no proof: Gerardo Milano.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employees with watches on their arms. Both removed watches. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No restraint on One of two kitchen employees - Gerardo Milano. Young man put on hair net. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline prep cooler with broken gasket. 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen with broken/ripped gasket.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Must be available at all times.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of mayonnaise in floor back area

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front counter employees put gloves to help preparing food with no hand wash

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in front counter hand wash sink

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

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cookline hand wash sink

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine water filter no dated / unknown

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside cooler front counter Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet hand wash sink front counter is not working properly.