LA MARGARITA

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

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and pork Raw beef stored over raw pork,all at reach in cooler at cooks line

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/. Operator took over next door space and using as office and storage. Operator has to complete plan review application and email with plans and menu to: dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink by triple sink does not dispense enough paper towel to dry hands Paper towel dispenser at cooks line is not consistent in dispensing paper towel

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in clear spray bottle at front counter

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for scoops in black beans and salt Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cakes in glass reach in fridge by entrance door Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. To go brown bags stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in clear container with no label Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. 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 and oat milk. Front reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu claims red snapper. Actually it is lane snapper Admin Complaint

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 showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has new books and will train employees Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By hws front kitchen Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used to scoop red and black beans Corrected On-Site

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. Tilapia educated operator Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Educated operator and dishwasher on proper setup Corrected On-Site

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

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 sugar and flour

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood fan

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard in sufficiently protecting opened steam table and cold holding buffet. Warning

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. Oat milk opened Friday.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No hand wash sink easily accessed in cooking/ prep area.

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

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 opened in February without first submitting plan review. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in 3 bin sink area heavily soiled. Ac vent in dining room heavily soiled.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Labels are now available and ready for use.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Desserts in reach in cooler front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Anthony Lopez Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employees in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 54 F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: They are waiting for the maintenance employee. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts self service reach in cooler front restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler front of cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. O ppm Warning

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

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

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food Overnight in cooler ambient temperature 54°F -Whole fish, wet salami, deli ham, Mangú ( cooked mashed plantains), who,e ham, mozzarella cheese, whipping cream, white, Swiss and cream cheese all 54° F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food Overnight in cooler ambient temperature 54°F -Whole fish, wet salami, deli ham, Mangú ( cooked mashed plantains), who,e ham, mozzarella cheese, whipping cream, white, Swiss and cream cheese all 54° F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yucca (125F - Hot Holding); chicken (128F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. pork roast (118 - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Desserts in reach in cooler front counter Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Anthony Lopez Warning

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/ Warning

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

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employees in kitchen Warning

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 54° F Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts self service reach in cooler front restaurant. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler front of cooking equipment. Warning