LITTLE MEXICO RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over corn glass reach in cooler by can good storage. Employee moved raw bacon to bottom shelf in between the corn

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler underneath microwave on cooks line. Ambient air temperature 49-50 f Stop sale : cook beef 53 f rice 53 f held over 4 hours

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler underneath microwave on cooks line. Ambient air temperature 49-50 f Stop sale : cook beef 53 f rice 53 f held over 4 hours same cooler sour cream 47 f cheese 47 cut lettuce 47 f manager moved food to reach In freezer less than 4 hours.

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.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table by reach in freezers. Employee removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee chili and black beans mixed with restaurant food in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed 1 live roach crawling on baseboard behind prep table where slicer is stored off the warewashing area. Operator killed roach on site and started to clean and sanitize area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: 1 live roach in pull out drawer in server area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: - 7 rodent droppings in front of reach-in cooler in the dry storage area. - 3 rodent droppings on top of box in the bag in the box soda station off the dry storage area. - 1 rodent dropping in the dining room. Operator started to clean and sanitize areas. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed 1 live roach crawling on baseboard behind prep table where slicer is stored off the warewashing area. Operator killed roach on site and started to clean and sanitize area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 31 rodent droppings throughout kitchen behind reach-in coolers and on top of storage container holding pots and pans with a lid. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink with items stored in sink like drink pitcher lids. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies still provided for SafeStaff certificates. No original certificates provided. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged with water stains throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles with holes, and ceilings broken and bulging. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in sticky traps off of the cook line underneath dry storage area where chips are stored. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent in a sticky trap. Operator discarded trap with dead rodent. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 live on floor in middle dining area 1 live under prep table with slicer on it 1 live crawling on floor by 3 compartment sink 2 live cockroaches inside white microwave Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: 10 live roaches on bottom side on shelf on cook line under microwaves, operator liked all 1 live roach under microwave, operator liked 1 live roach under vertical cooler in prep room, operator killed 2 roach egg sacks under prep table across from 3 compartment sink, operator discarded 1 live in piece of wood under microwave, operator removed all wood Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 47 rodent droppings in dining area on floor behind folded tables Approximately 60 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 20 rodent droppings under non working up right cooler in kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: 5 rodent droppings in drawer by hand wash sink on cook lline 3 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink on cook line Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 dead cockroach under reach in cooler by front door 1 dead cockroach on floor next to signs by front door 1 dead on floor in front dining area 1 dead on floor in middle dining area 1 dead inside black microwave on top of tortilla wrap bag Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: 1 dead in inside of microwave white microwave door 1 dead in black microwave on tortilla wrapper 1 dead roach in dining room, operator removed all Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 live on floor in middle dining area 1 live under prep table with slicer on it 1 live crawling on floor by 3 compartment sink 2 live cockroaches inside white microwave Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 47 rodent droppings in dining area on floor behind folded tables Approximately 60 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 20 rodent droppings under non working up right cooler in kitchen Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: 1 dead cockroach under reach in cooler by front door 1 dead cockroach on floor next to signs by front door 1 dead on floor in front dining area 1 dead on floor in middle dining area 1 dead inside black microwave on top of tortilla wrap bag Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line 1 live roach under steam table 1 live roaches on floor at wait station

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 20 rodent droppings in cabinet under hand wash sink 35 rodent droppings under reach in cooler and steam table 20 under table with flat top and under table next to table 20 rodent droppings under chest freezer in back room. 18 rodent droppings under glass door cooler in back room.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe at Hand wash sink at wait station is broken off below basin. Sink is unusable.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager took exam on 2/17/24 . Raul S.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff copies

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 4 dead roaches on shelf under steam table 1 dead roach by soda machine at wait stations

Basic - Dead rodent present. Dead rodent under glass door cooler in back room

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In back room, vertical cooler

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are the perforated acoustical type panels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Ceiling tiles are the perforated acoustical type panels. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead cockroaches in the cabinet and corner next to the hand washing sink. Advised to clean up immediately per supervisor Jessica M. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Observed a live cockroach under the preparation table across from the 2 door freezer Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large gap at the base of the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Observed large gap at the base of the back door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old burned food debris build up in the catch tray at the side of the grill, food and debris on the shelf under the steam table, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Observed old burned food debris build up in the catch tray at the side of the grill, food and debris on the shelf under the steam table, Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed an accumulation of miscellaneous items unnecessary for the operation of the business including a wing back chair, personal care supplies, stacks of containers of clothing, unused and broken equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Observed an accumulation of miscellaneous items unnecessary for the operation of the business including a wing back chair, personal care supplies, stacks of containers of clothing, unused and broken equipment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed grease and debris buildup on the floor under the kitchen equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-02: Observed grease and debris buildup on the floor under the kitchen equipment Time Extended

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. Observed an employee grab shredded cheese to place onto a menu item and use bare hands to contact the food. Discussed not using bare hands to contact ready to eat food. Gloves were used upon request. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed cockroach droppings in the hand washing sink cabinet and on the wall shelves in the corner of the same area. Advised to clean up immediately per conversation with Supervisor Jessica M. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings in the corner next to the hand washing cabinet. Advised to clean up immediately per conversation with Supervisor Jessica M. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of chicken in the hand washing sink. Item was removed from the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate certificate 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. Operator unable to locate certificates Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are the perforated acoustical type panels. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead cockroaches in the cabinet and corner next to the hand washing sink. Advised to clean up immediately per supervisor Jessica M. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large gap at the base of the back door. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old burned food debris build up in the catch tray at the side of the grill, food and debris on the shelf under the steam table, Warning

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed an accumulation of miscellaneous items unnecessary for the operation of the business including a wing back chair, personal care supplies, stacks of containers of clothing, unused and broken equipment. Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed grease and debris buildup on the floor under the kitchen equipment Warning