Clearwater, Pinellas County

LA POLLERA COLORADA

1226 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 24449621

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored over reach in cooler. Operator relocated to non food preparation area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24449626

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat half n half in reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24449624

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding), held overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 24449619

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding), held overnight. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 24449620

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24449622

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled drinks stored on floor in area near restrooms.

23-03-4

Detail 24449625

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24449623

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of white and brown granular substances under prep table not labeled. Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 24110754

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meats throughout freezers stored in plastic produce bags. Discussed with operator that they need to use food safe bags.

08A-02-6

Detail 24110757

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator moved cooked over raw. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24110753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken held at 105F. Employee removed and heated on stove top to 165F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

52-01-4

Detail 24110752

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed Swai in freezer. Grouper on menu. Operator showed us invoices with Swai on it and stated they were using it as Grouper. Educated that they would have to change the fish on the menu or order Grouper. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 24110755

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Plantains, chicken and tomatoes not date marked.

36-37-5

Detail 24110758

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in front kitchen area. Acoustic tiles in front kitchen area not smooth.

22-16-4

Detail 24110756

Basic - Reach-in coolers and freezers interior/shelves in center section of kitchen have have accumulation of soil residues.

06-01-5

Detail 24110760

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temp. Operator running water over pork in bin. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 24110759

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder substances not labeled on front counter and back kitchen area. Sauce not labeled in reach in cooler door. Frozen items not labeled.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 23455234

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 in storage area Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23455232

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken 101F at steam table - cook reheated chicken to 172 F employee turned on the temperature dial turned in the third compartment Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23455237

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line . Employees placed paper towels at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23455230

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. Certificates expired for three employees

12B-07-4

Detail 23455233

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at cook line . Employee beverage relocated Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23455235

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottles of drinks in back storage area .

22-16-4

Detail 23455236

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage room - employee in the process of cleaning the reach in freezer at the end of the inspection Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 23455231

Class K portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 22971335

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef and potatoes mixture in large deep container at 56 F at 10:15 am placed in cooler at 9:00 pm the previous night in refrigerator in storage area near restrooms . Reviewed with person in charge cooling methods, cooling procedures and temperature monitoring . See stop sale

01B-36-5

Detail 22971331

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. Cooked beef and potatoes mixture in large deep container at 56 F at 10:15 am placed in cooler at 9:00 pm the previous night in refrigerator in storage area near restrooms .

08A-05-6

Detail 22971334

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw pork over bananas and salsa ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in glass double door cooler in hallway near restrooms. Manager rearranged food . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22971338

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes made previous day at 47 F on the door of refrigerator . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded potatoes

03A-02-5

Detail 22971341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked potatoes 47 F on the door of refrigerator in kitchen . No temperatures taken this day . Employee discarded potatoes Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22971342

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 procedures to manager

31A-09-4

Detail 22971333

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to mop bucket stored in front of hand wash sink in back food prep area . Manager relocated mop bucket . Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and is for washing hands only Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-12-4

Detail 22971337

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Container stored in hand wash sink at cook line . Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Employee removed container from inside handwashing sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22971339

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in food prep area . Manager placed soap at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22971330

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in prep area. Manager discarded drink Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22971332

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in storage room . Employee cleaned interior Corrected On-Site

08B-63-4

Detail 22971340

Basic - Unpackaged food ( unpackaged cooked meats, peeled bananas ) in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in hallway near restrooms . Reviewed with person in charge . Manager consolidated unpackaged food from refrigerator to double glass door cooler and then placed a chain and lock on handle for protection . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 22971336

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone - class K in kitchen . For reporting purposes only.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22587465

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( pitcher of salsa ) in back kitchen prep area - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22587463

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand wash sink in food prep area - manager relocated mop bucket Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22587468

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot stored in cook line hand wash sink -manager removed pot Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and is used for washing hands only Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22587464

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area - manager restocked paper towels Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 22587467

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No rinse step at triple sink - discussed with manager who then explained to dish washer - triple sink then set up properly- dishes rewashed , rinsed and sanitized Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22587462

Basic - Food ( box of bananas ) stored on floor under triple sink - reviewed with manager proper food storage - manager relocated bananas Corrected On-Site

08B-63-4

Detail 22587466

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area in hallway near restrooms - discussed with manager - manager placed chain and lock of cooler Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-14-4

Detail 22218101

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Raw shell egg cracked in reach-in cooler on cook line..

12A-09-4

Detail 22218096

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw shell egg, then washed hands with gloves on. Educated operator on proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 22218099

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. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds 200ppm. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer. Reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 22218100

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used as lining in both reach-in freezers in dry-storage area.

36-37-5

Detail 22218102

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen, dry-storage, and dish area.

24-27-4

Detail 22218098

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glass plates exposed to splash when washing hands at hand wash sink on cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 22218105

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. Cutting boards at front counter.

14-69-4

Detail 22218095

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup reach-in freezer at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 22218104

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.

21-38-4

Detail 22218103

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution stored on floor on cook line next to hand wash sink. Operator changed bucket and placed on sanitizing solution on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22218097

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original packaging not labeled by common name. Operator labeled item with common name. Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

11-02-5

Detail 21823074

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet. Corrective Action Taken

22-39-4

Detail 21823076

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 300ppm plus. Operator dumped and got new sanitizer water. Tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21823075

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans , temped at 1:00, had operator move to freezer. (49F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21823073

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets on the cook line show excessive accumulation of food debris and grease. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21823077

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21530544

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets in the kitchen show accumulation of food debris and grease like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21530541

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cutting board in kitchen shows grooved cut marks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21530543

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Hoods in the kitchen show accumulation of debris and grease like materials. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 21530540

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Re use of plastic soup base containers used for food storage throughout the restaurant. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 21530539

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. In unlocked cooler near costumer restrooms have stored cooked beef, beans, empanadas and flan stored inside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21530542

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen behind the grill and Frye shows accumulation of debris and grease like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 21

03D-02-5

Detail 21522640

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tall double door reach in cooler by restrooms: pinto beans (74F - Cooling). Per employee beans were left in cooler overnight from yesterday. Stop sale issued. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 21522643

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. Tall double door reach in cooler by restrooms: pinto beans (74F - Cooling). Per employee beans were left in cooler overnight from yesterday. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21522644

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat beans. Employee moved chicken to a different cooler. Raw steak over plantains in tall double door reach in cooler by restrooms. Discussed proper storage. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21522646

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in kitchen on shelving above the microwave and storage shelf. Operator had pest control visit at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21522634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan temped at 10:45 was 50F. Operator moved flan to another cooler. Retemped at 11:25 at 43F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21522635

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200ppm plus. Operator added water and it tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21522637

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets in the kitchen show accumulation of food debris and grease like substance. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21522627

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by mop sink blocked by container and mop bucket Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21522639

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook put a cutting board and knife inside the hand wash sink. Educated employee of hand washing only, he moved the items to dish. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21522626

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cutting board in kitchen shows grooved cut marks Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21522645

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dining room located on a bench seat. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21522638

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on reach in cooler of cook line. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21522636

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on microwave on prep table in the kitchen. Employee moved phone. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21522631

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup in large flour bin in rear of kitchen behind the three compartment sink. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21522632

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sing in the mens restroom. Operator hung sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21522628

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All Hoods in the kitchen show accumulation of debris and grease like materials. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21522641

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Re use of plastic soup base containers used for food storage throughout the restaurant. Repeat Violation Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21522630

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in kitchen by all the white freezers we're not properly inverted. Operator inverted all to go containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 21522629

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. In unlocked cooler near costumer restrooms have stored cooked beef, beans, empanadas and flan stored inside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21522633

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen behind the grill and Frye shows accumulation of debris and grease like substance. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21522642

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bind of flour and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled the bins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 21010441

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fridge in dry storage area: Raw chicken 54F, cooked potatoes 54 F. Ambient temperature of state thermometer at 51 F. No temperature logs provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: cooked ground beef 47F, cooked shredded pork 50 F, cooked plantains 46F, cooked beans 55-63F. Homemade salsa 52F. Cooked beans and shredded pork left cooling over night in deep container with lid on top. No temps taken by operator. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Six 1 lb containers of lobster base at 51F, one 1 lb container of crab base 51F for stop sale. Operator discarded items. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21010439

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge in dry storage area: Raw chicken 54F, cooked potatoes 54 F. Ambient temperature of state thermometer at 51 F. No temperature logs provided. Stop sale issued Fridge located by guest restrooms: raw pork 48F, empanadas 45 F, milk 46 F. Educated operator to add ice bags or cut portions and move to top section of reach in cooler. Single door reach in cooler of front line: milk (48F - Cold Holding), reduced fat milk 47 F. Educated employee and suggested ice bags or moving to another cooler. Operator moved to different cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: White reach in cooler in dry storage area: raw chicken 46 F. Operator moved to different cooler. Single door reach in cooler of front line; flan 51F, cut leafy greens 45F. Operator moved to different cooler. Tall double door reach in cooler by bathroom: flan 41F, raw pork 43F, beef tongue 43F, cooked ground beef 47 F, cooked shredded pork 50 F, cooked plantains 46F, cooked beans 55-63F. Homemade salsa 52F, raw chicken 47 F. Cooked beans and shredded pork left cooling over night in deep container with lid on top. No temps taken by operator. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Six 1 lb containers of lobster base at 51F, one 1 lb container of crab base 51F for stop sale. Operator disposed of all 7 items. Raw chicken at 46F operator moved to two shallow pans and then placed in working cooler. All other items in the 2 door upright temperatures43 degrees F.Time Extended Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21010440

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on fry baskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 21010442

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing chicken stock buckets for sauce storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21007505

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread and cooked potatoes in white reach in cooler of dry storage area. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator moved to the bottom shelf. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork and empanadas in reach in cooler of cook line. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Raw chicken over cooked plantains in tall white reach in cooler of dry storage area. Discussed proper food storage Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 21007506

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fridge in dry storage area: Raw chicken 54F, cooked potatoes 54 F. Ambient temperature of state thermometer at 51 F. No temperature logs provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: cooked ground beef 47F, cooked shredded pork 50 F, cooked plantains 46F, cooked beans 55-63F. Homemade salsa 52F. Cooked beans and shredded pork left cooling over night in deep container with lid on top. No temps taken by operator. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 21007507

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge in dry storage area: Raw chicken 54F, cooked potatoes 54 F. Ambient temperature of state thermometer at 51 F. No temperature logs provided. Stop sale issued Fridge located by guest restrooms: raw pork 48F, empanadas 45 F, milk 46 F. Educated operator to add ice bags or cut portions and move to top section of reach in cooler. Single door reach in cooler of front line: milk (48F - Cold Holding), reduced fat milk 47 F. Educated employee and suggested ice bags or moving to another cooler. Operator moved to different cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: White reach in cooler in dry storage area: raw chicken 46 F. Operator moved to different cooler. Single door reach in cooler of front line; flan 51F, cut leafy greens 45F. Operator moved to different cooler. Tall double door reach in cooler by bathroom: flan 41F, raw pork 43F, beef tongue 43F, cooked ground beef 47 F, cooked shredded pork 50 F, cooked plantains 46F, cooked beans 55-63F. Homemade salsa 52F, raw chicken 47 F. Cooked beans and shredded pork left cooling over night in deep container with lid on top. No temps taken by operator. Stop sale issued Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21007504

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on fry baskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 21007508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing chicken stock buckets for sauce storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 20999331

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread and cooked potatoes in white reach in cooler of dry storage area. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator moved to the bottom shelf. Raw shell eggs over cooked pork and empanadas in reach in cooler of cook line. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20999334

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fridge in dry storage area: Raw chicken 54F, cooked potatoes 54 F. Ambient temperature of state thermometer at 51 F. No temperature logs provided. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20999336

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge in dry storage area: Raw chicken 54F, cooked potatoes 54 F. Ambient temperature of state thermometer at 51 F. No temperature logs provided. Stop sale issued Fridge located by guest restrooms: raw pork 48F, empanadas 45 F, milk 46 F. Educated operator to add ice bags or cut portions and move to top section of reach in cooler. Single door reach in cooler of front line: milk (48F - Cold Holding), reduced fat milk 47 F. Educated employee and suggested ice bags or moving to another cooler. Operator moved to different cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20999337

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table of cook line: cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding); educated employee to maintain lid on chicken in the time that the salsa is cooked. Reviewed proper reheating procedures with operator as well. Warning

05-05-4

Detail 20999340

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on white reach in cooler of dry storage area is at 34 F when outside of cooler at room temperature Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20999335

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on fry baskets. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20999339

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back prep area. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20999333

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel left in hand sink. Spoke to employee and they moved the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20999338

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf of front line. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20999341

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching rice. Employee moved and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 20999332

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing chicken stock buckets for sauce storage. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20999342

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-17-6

Detail 20611112

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. Raw chicken over raw beef in white reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20611119

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black reach-in cooler of kitchen: cooked onions and peppers 45°F, raw shell eggs 60°F, Swiss cheese 47°F. Per operator door has been opened throughout the day. Operator placed to inner portion of reach-in cooler. Single door reach-in cooler of front line: whole milk 49°F, fat free milk 53°F, cut lettuce 56°F. Per operator temperature for cooler was at 41°F this morning. Operator moved foods to different reach-in cooler. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 20611118

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. Operator unable to name the big 6 foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with big 6 sign. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20611121

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef in reach-in freezer. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 20611114

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certificates missing date trainings were completed. Per operator they were done last month around same date. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 20611120

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Operator placed drain cover Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20611116

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

40-06-5

Detail 20611117

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf next to single service. Employee removed Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20611111

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20611122

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scooper touching sugar and salt in containers of kitchen. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20611115

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20611113

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar containers on kitchen. Warning