TOREROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At three compartment sink: Medicine stored over clean dishes Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of tomato sauce Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes then touched clean cups; no handwash Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then grabbed clean utensils; no handwash Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 live small flying insect landing on cans at dry storage shelf Approximately 4 live small flying insects landing on spices and packaged tortillas at dry storage Advised operator to remove and sanitize area Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw scallops not commercially packaged stored over churros Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Walk in cooler: raw pork stored over salsa Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At flip top cooler: Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw ground beef not commercially packaged stored over raw whole muscle pork and raw shrimps Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At flip top cooler: commercially processed ROP fish thawed before being removed from packaging as per operator thawed yesterday At walk in cooler: Chicken toquitoes prepared on 1/18/26 See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: shredded beef (113F - Hot Holding) as per operator an hour ago Operator moved product to stove to reheat product to 181F Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage: Hydrogen peroxide stored over sugar Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Emailed to operator Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu contains raw product not identified on menu huevos rancheros made with over easy eggs Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Advised operator to buy a thermometer for the establishment Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared onsite, made on Monday 2/2; not date marked Operator placed date mark Corrected On-Site Warning

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. At flip top cooler: commercially processed ROP fish thawed before being removed from packaging as per operator thawed yesterday See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At cook line; cooked sausage (105F - Cooling 2:30). Operator stated cooling since 11:30am, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw steak while placing to cook and then handled clean plates, clean utensils and ready to eat food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth while wiping hands and cutting board then handled clean utensils, clean plates and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade bags "thank you" used in direct contact with food (tortillas). Operator removed tortillas from bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food (cooked peppers stuffed with cheese) container. Operator removed non-food grade paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef stored and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat house made tomato sauce. Operator moved house made tomato sauce. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw chicken stored over opened bags of raw seafood. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; house made tomato salsa (53F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm); cut lettuce (63F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm). Operator stated lettuce cut and salsa prepared more than 4 hours prior, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. At cook line; cooked sausage (105F - Cooling 2:30). Operator stated cooling since 11:30am, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk-in cooler; house made tomato salsa (53F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm); cut lettuce (63F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm). Operator stated lettuce cut and salsa prepared more than 4 hours prior, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

Intermediate - Hand wash sink removed from food preparation area (cook line next to fryer). Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning

Basic - Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting boards. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen, Employee touched trash can then proceeded to touch clean bowls without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked tortilla chips stored in direct contact with non-food grade containers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding), spinach tamales (44F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding), spinach tamales (44F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. At cook line, raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item onto ice bath to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator placed item onto stove to re-heat. Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line, wiping cloth chlorine solution 200+, exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator diluted solution to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line, diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling)@11:15 since 10:00, 47F @11:50. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed ice onto item for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At rear of kitchen, in dry storage area, ceiling tiles missing. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At kitchen, knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink pipe leaking. Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At kitchen, Unwashed avocados and unwashed limes stored in flip top cooler with ready to eat washed, cut onions. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At canned good storage rack; 1 #10 size can tomatoes dented. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. At cook line; employee washed hands, dried hands on apron (no paper towels at hand wash sink) and then began preparing/handling food. Discussed with Operator who then discussed with employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish machine; employee went from handling soiled dishes to handling clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with Operator who then discussed with employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee handled raw beef and then handled ready to vegetables without washing hands. Discussed with Operator who then discussed with employees. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line; employee wiped hands with soiled wiping cloth/apron and then continued preparing/handling food without washing hands. Discussed with Operator who then discussed with employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At bar; employee grabbed sliced lime with bare hand and placed on rim of drink to be served to customer. Discussed barehand contact with Operator. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk-in cooler; non-food grade "thank you" bags used to store/in direct contact with bread. Operator removed from bags. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers (cloth apron) used for food (cheese) storage - direct contact with food. Advised Operator to remove from apron. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line opened bag of raw chicken stored over opened bag of cooked seafood. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over shredded cheese. Operator moved cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line flip top cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken below beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; cheese stuffed cooked peppers prepared/date marked 7/17. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line flip top cooler(s); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. At kitchen; raw whole fish (82F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held for 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line pan under grill; cooked chorizo (126F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chorizo cooked/panned and then placed under grill 1 hour prior, held until needed for service, moved to freezer to cool for storage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. At walk-in cooler; cheese stuffed cooked peppers date marked from day panned/portioned not from date peppers were cooked/cheese shredded. Advised Operator of proper date marking. Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; house made tomato sauce (72F - Ambient Cooling 11:50am/72F - Ambient Cooling 12:31pm ) raw beef (50F - Ambient Cooling 11:50/50F - Ambient Cooling 12:30pm). Operator stated items prepared/cooling since 10am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised Operator to move to walk-in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line; hand washing sink blocked by garbage can. Operator moved garbage can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a deep container with cooked chicken at 2:13 pm (124°F - Cooling)rechecked at 3 pm same temperature, per operator cooling for approximately 1 hour. A deep container with cooked mole sauce at 2:10pm (132°F - Cooling)rechecked at 3 pm same temperature. Per operator Cooling for approximately 15 minutes. At the current cooling rate all products will not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator transferred products to shallow pans. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed around 40 live small flying insects on dry storage landing on flour , sugar , black beans and several clean utensils. Operator discarded Flour, Sugar and black beans.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread on direct contact inside a thank you to go bag on cook line. And raw beef inside a thank you to go bag inside walk-in freezer. Operator transferred product to a food graded bags Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed several non commercially packaged containers with raw chicken, raw shrimp stored above containers with ice cream. Inside walk-in freezer Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Observed a container with raw beef stored above a container with unwashed onions inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed several cases with raw chicken stored above several containers with sour cream inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in dry storage Contaminated by 40 live small flying insects landing on flour , sugar , black beans and several clean utensils. Operator discarded Flour, Sugar and black beans. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with orchata (46°F - Cold Holding)seating at room temperature on server station. Observed an overstocked container with raw shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler on cook line Observed a deep container with shredded cheese at (46°F cold holding) on ice bath on cook line. Per operator products stored for approximately one hour. Operator moved orchata to inside of reach in cooler and took out overstocked shrimp to inside of reach in cooler Operator added more ice to container with cheeseCorrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Gabriel Sanchez expired on 03/21/2020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

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/

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers with cooked chicken, soup , cooked beef prepared onsite with no date marked. Per operator products prepared two days ago. Operator dated marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( bleach) not labeled. On cook line. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. All over dry storage.

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 on flip top cooler cook line. Operator opened bags

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened cup with employee personal drink stored above microwave on cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.on front of walk-in cooler

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. On front of walk-in cooler

Basic - Food stored in dry storage Contaminated by 40 live small flying insects landing on flour , sugar , black beans and several clean utensils. Operator discarded Flour, Sugar and black beans. See stop sale.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw beef , a container with hotdogs stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. On mop sink outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed several boxes with unwashed peppers stored above several boxes with cheese inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site