LOS VALLARTA MEXICAN REST

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the prep tables.

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. Observed all employee training being expired.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep tables.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line as well of flip top unit top interior.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes on can rack in back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in back kitchen above soda machine 2 live flies by beer taps in server area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs in walk in cooler over ready to eat foods. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw shrimp and then grabbed single service to go container with no glove change or hand wash in between. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken mixture (44F - Cold Holding); beans (44F - Cold Holding); beef stew (44F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature at 47 degrees. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef stew, shredded cooked chicken mixture, refried beans, and multiple other items not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle behind bar containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drinks in walk in beer cooler Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys with Togo boxes in server station area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tortilla wraps, and oil containers in back kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in both microwaves on back wall of kitchen by grill Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers stored without lids or coverings. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walls and Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of jalapeños in food storage area with dent in seam. Manager asked employee to throw away. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1/2 case zucchini with mold on vegetables. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in bottom of handwash sink in the kitchen.

Intermediate - No plans on file. Restaurant has 4 compartment sink and handwash sink in bar area. Operator would like to use 4th compartment as the handwash sink. Did not observe mop sink, when asked we were taken to a sink in the dish room that had hand soap. Manager states it is mop sink, they get their water from this sink and discard mop water out the back door. 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/.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsas, cooked chicken, cooked beef and other items with no date marking.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles missing above entrance to dining room from kitchen. Manager states work is being done on AC. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License has been renewed but not posted up front.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ground beef on floor of kitchen in front of stove. Bag of ice in freezer, case of chicken in walk in. Employees moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Manager states employees dump mop water or other wastewater out the back door on to ground.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Educated operator about replacing.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in cooler have food debris build up.

Basic - Open dumpster lid behind storage room.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tomatillo salsa, cooked pork, cooked beef, salsas were not covered in walk in. Employees covered with foil. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomatoes. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Beef Soup (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (44F - Cold Holding); Queso (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding) manager states all items 41F at 11am. Manager opened freezer door to lower ambient temperature of cooler. Recheck chicken 43F, Reach in cooler across from grill Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding) Manager states temperature of cooler 41f at 11am, no item left in cooler overnight. Moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler. Manager moved to freezer to chill rapidly. Corrective Action Taken 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. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of coolers soiled. Cutting boards soiled. Ice machine interior soiled. Microwave interior. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked. Manager removed glasses. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dish machine and bar. Manager placed soap at sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked. Manager states all items made within the last three days. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled. Walls soiled. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in storage room. Boxes of beef on floor in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of coolers soiled. Exterior microwave. Shelf with microwave soiled. Exterior of bulk bins of chips and rice soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand sink by dish machine. Warning

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 10ppm. Manager primed dish machine and fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in kitchen by exit door and walk in cooler area. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled dirty dishes with gloves. Did not change gloves before handling clean equipment. Discussed with manager. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Salsa (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (44F - Cold Holding). Manager propped open freezer door in walk in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interiors and shelves soiled on cook line. Microwave interior soiled. Ice machine interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand sink by dish machine. Manager removed dishes in hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee was g dish in hand sink by dish machine. Discussed with manager. Employee moved to triple sink to continue washing dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine and at bar. Manager placed paper towels at both sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dish machine. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut tomatoes, Chile rellenos, and salsa prepped yesterday with no date mark. Discussed date marking with manager. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Doors of dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Warning

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

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in two door reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook with no beard guard. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in storage room. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave handles soiled. Exterior of bulk bins of chips and sugar soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Old food stuck to clean knives above hand sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and poblano peppers over cut green peppers and tomatoes in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Burrito sauce cooked last night at 8pm in walk in cooler. 58F at 2:45pm. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by fryers. Employee killed, discarded, and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Burrito sauce cooked last night at 8pm in walk in cooler. 58F at 2:45pm.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler and steam table soiled. Reach in cooler interior by grill and by oven soiled. Reach in cooler shelves by grill and by oven soiled. Ice machine interior soiled. Interior of microwaves soiled. Soda nozzles soiled. Oven interior soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish area inaccessible due to hose on faucet. Faucet is removed and cannot be fixed during inspection.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked. Manager states all items made in the last three days. Discussed importance of date marking with manager.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior doors and top of warewashing machine.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on shelf above prep table with seasonings and other food items. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid broken. Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen torn.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. Walls soiled by grill. Hoods soiled. Walk in cooler fans soiled.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Box of plantains on floor in walk in cooler. Beef on floor in walk in freezer

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Exterior of microwave soiled. Exterior of chest freezer by microwave. Exterior of bulk bins of tortilla chips soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean knives by hand wash sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from grill. Employee began removing water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin stored on shelf above prep table next to dry food items. Manager removed and stored in first aid area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler Queso 62°F at 11:20am, cooked last night. Salsa 49°F, made last night. See stop sale. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Both items cooked last night. Queso 62°F at 11:20am Salsa 49°F at 11:20am. See stop sale. Manager discarded salsa and queso during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler- Poultry 51°F, recheck 41°F Beef 49°F, recheck 47°F Items were sitting out at room temperature. Manager moved to freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

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 not date marked in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler on line stained. Interior of "Bakers Pride" oven. Soda nozzles. Interior of microwave soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish area faucet hooked up to a hose, unable to wash hands. Manager removed hose from faucet to make accessible. Hand sink by dish machine had dirty pots andpans stored in it. Manager removed all items to make accessible. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish area. Manager placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dish area. Manager placed soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin at soda station.

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. Floor has buildup of grease behind kitchen equipment. Floor heavily soiled behind ice machine. Wall soiled by reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Cutting board at reach in cooler on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler on line broken.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves. Exterior of chip bins. Shelf above prep table soiled. Exterior of fryers. Shelf above chest freezer soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door stand up cooler next to oven. Lift top cooler on cook line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored tortilla shells not covered under prep table. Manager covered. Soup, beef, chicken, cut tomatoes in walk in cooler not covered. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage room.