EL PAISA SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT

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

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Outside at the back of the building, the plumber came out on Saturday (3/14) to fix the over flow of the sewer. They have a meeting scheduled with the building owner on Wednesday (3/18) because the plumber stated that it is a building issue. Observed only toilet paper around the sewage pipe opening on the ground, and the lid is off. The open sewage pipe that is draining onto the ground is located near the back door that employees do not use. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Danay D. Expired on 2/15/2026. International Food Service Executive Association. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer basket machine is soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage outside by the back door of the restaurant. Warning

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The gaskets are torn, the reach in by the rear door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of the hood filters are soiled with grease. The handle on the stove is soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the handle. The sides of the fryer basket machine is soiled with grease. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. It's a shared dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. The fire extinguisher near the exit door. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat chicken stored below raw food in two-door cooler. Operator removed cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with excessive staining, soda fountain nozzles at front counter are soiled. Operator removed the nozzles for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed cups and glasses from hand sink behind bar and at server area. Corrected On-Site 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. No certificates could be located on site. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above food prep station. Employee threw the drink away. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items mixed in with food prep items above prep table. Employees moved to bottom shelf of unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen are soiled. Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walk-in men's room with large hole in it. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hoods soiled with buildup of grease. Last cleaning indicates April 2023. Warning

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gaskets torn and soiled in two door reach in cooler by rear door. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator has a digital copy, but not a printed one. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in restrooms that employees use. Provided employee with sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outsides of cooking equipment soiled with old debris in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpsters with lids open. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table, soiled. Employee put coth in bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher near rear exit is uncharged.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Plans from 4/24/19, dish machine, bar in side room with hand wash sink, display case in front room by door, oven and hand wash sink in prep room next to kitchen. Current Bar on plans has 3 compartment sink, chest freezer, beer cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: There is a back door that goes into storage area, that area is part of the dining room. Chest freezer, refrigerator, cooler, canned goods in area, not on plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm, ran 2 more cycles, still 0 ppm, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: 0 ppm explained using translator and manual dish wash poster how to sanitize dishes Triple sink has chlorine sanitizer set up 50 ppm. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands for 5 seconds Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Cook washed hands for 5 seconds, then again for 15 after inspector told him that hand wash needs to be 20 seconds. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed having screen on door closed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: 2 flies in kitchen , 1 in side room, 3 flies in dining room. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Oil and water on ground outside of back door. Operator states that it is from cleaning fryer. Operator will clean up oil and make sure all oil is put in mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Oil and water on ground outside to left of back door. Admin Complaint** Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched purse and then cut loaf of bread with gloves on then went to cook line and began to cut bread with same gloves on. See stop sale Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: cook took trash outside, came in and took dishes out of dishwasher. used translator to explain when to change gloves and wash hands Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Plans from 4/24/19, dish machine, bar in side room with hand wash sink, display case in front room by door, oven and hand wash sink in prep room next to kitchen. Current Bar on plans has 3 compartment sink, chest freezer, beer cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: There is a back door that goes into storage area, that area is part of the dining room. Chest freezer, refrigerator, cooler, canned goods in area, not on plans. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: 2 flies in kitchen 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. 0 ppm, ran 2 more cycles, still 0 ppm, operator will use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes Warning

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs, then touched food and to go box, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty and staff, cook removed gloves and washed hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands for 5 seconds Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed having screen on door closed Warning

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Oil and water on ground outside of back door. Operator states that it is from cleaning fryer. Operator will clean up oil and make sure all oil is put in mop sink Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In ladies rest room Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched purse and then cut loaf of bread with gloves on then went to cook line and began to cut bread with same gloves on. See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cook touched purse and then cut loaf of bread with gloves on then went to cook line and began to cut bread with same gloves on. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (57F - reheating)started at 8am. Warning

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with cook and manager on duty Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of towels in hand wash sink on cook line, removed, discussed with manager on duty Corrected On-Site Warning

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/. Plans from 4/24/19, dish machine, bar in side room with hand wash sink, display case in front room by door, oven and hand wash sink in prep room next to kitchen. Current Bar on plans has 3 compartment sink, chest freezer, beer cooler. Warning

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, or paper towels operator put towels and soap at sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector gave operator consumer advisory and he hung on wall. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottled water on prep table on cook line, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Open containers of juice and cherries in glass door cooler by front door, operator moved food items to cooler in bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in kitchen Warning

Basic - Food stored outside. Open case of bacon, bacon exposed, outside of back door on chair, operator brought inside, 27F Admin Complaint

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. 5 flies in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket at wait station 10, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning