LOS CHATINOS MEXICAN CUISINE

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 7 flying insects next to mop sink and 3 compartment sink. Operator eradicated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bag storing rice on steam table. Operator removed from bag and placed in pan. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly tape hanging over reach in freezer. Operator removed from ceiling. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of flying insect spray in mop sink. Operator removed from food area. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground pork (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) items placed in reach in cooler at 10:30. Operator placed in freezer. Second temp 12:20 pork 37F, mozzarella 43F, beef 41F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine accumulated with pink substance in the back corner in bar area. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified as raw on menu. Operator began marking menus with symbol to indicate ceviche is raw. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired certificates missing for Yolanda Peralta and Ulices Uriel Salinas. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tiles near kitchen door to dining area stained. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator separated pans and set aside to rewash. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with heavy grease between flattop and stove. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator relocated off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in 3 reach-in freezers near back door. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black food debris. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease under flat top grill. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stuffed peppers, rice and chicken in walk in stored uncovered. Operator placed plastic wrap on items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce stored over cooked chicken. Operator relocated lettuce. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles at cook line not labeled. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed around 15 small flying insects in the kitchen near the hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Manager was able to eradicate. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Observed 15 flies in the same area near the handwashing sink near the soda machine. Operator was able to eradicate 14 of them with a swatter and placed a fly trap in the area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink in the back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Evidence food debris in handwashing sink Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine being stored above a prep table. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed around 15 small flying insects in the kitchen near the hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Manager was able to eradicate. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink in the back prep area. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels, mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen near the three compartment sink and back prep area. Manager was able to provide both. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license expired on 02/01/24 being displayed. Operator attempted to print license but the DBPR Server is down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed the lids to the dumpster missing. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in the hood filter. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); rice (49F- Cold Holding); milk (48F- Cold Holding); chicken broth (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding) Inspector observed ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Reach in deli cooler on cook line @3:15pm: cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico (62F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into walk-in cooler and place bags of ice to bring down the temperatures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Walk in cooler: ground beef (39F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (37F- Cold Holding); cooked stuffed bell peppers (38F- Cold Holding); raw beef (39F - Cold Holding); House made green salsa (40F - Cold Holding); refried beans (41F - Cold Holding) Observed Digital thermometer gauge inside walk in cooler reading at 40F during callback inspection. Reach in deli cooler on cook line: cut lettuce (41F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (43F- Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (40F - Cold Holding) Observed digital thermometer gauge on the outside of the cooler is currently reading 38F. Time Extended Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time Extended

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/. Observed storage unit outside back kitchen area. Patio added with seating increase of 61 seats. Inspector provided DBPR seating change evaluation form. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time extended 60 days from routine inspection conducted on 2/23/25. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee training observed. Four employees all hired over 60 days ago engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Time extended 60 days from routine inspection conducted on 2/23/25. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2025. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above container of chicken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler not holding proper temperature. 8 oz refried black beans cooked on Monday 2/10/2025 6 Lbs of cooked Spanish rice made Wednesday 2/12/2025 6 Lbs of cooked ground beef made Tuesday 2/11/2025 64oz of chicken broth cooked Wednesday 2/22/2025 Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); rice (49F- Cold Holding); milk (48F- Cold Holding); chicken broth (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding) Inspector observed ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Reach in deli cooler on cook line @3:15pm: cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico (62F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into walk-in cooler and place bags of ice to bring down the temperatures. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit: queso (127F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated item on stove top to 165F or above to correct temperature. queso (198F - Reheating) Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Gallon of milk inside Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Warning

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/ No certified food manager present with five employees engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. At the end of the inspection the CFM Joel showed up to the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink across from walk in cooler. PIC placed roll of paper towels at hand sink. 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/. Observed storage unit outside back kitchen area. Patio added with seating increase of 61 seats. Inspector provided DBPR seating change evaluation form. 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 employee training observed. Four employees all hired over 60 days ago engaging with food or in food preparation during the time of the inspection. 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. No proof four employees hired over 60 days ago. Employees read and signed DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed ziplock bags of multiple food items prepared on site not date marked stored inside reach in freezer chest. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of multiple food items prepared on site not date marked stored inside walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dry-storage room. 1 live roach on wall in dry-storage. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 rodent droppings in room next to dry-storage. 33 rodent droppings on floor in bar area. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 2:31pm sliced tomatoes (66F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (63F - Cold Holding); cut pork (60F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (69F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (61F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (51F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler at 2:45pm milk (45F - Cold Holding); eggplant (45F - Cold Holding); beans (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); flan (43F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:30pm Slice tomatoes 51f Cut lettuce 51f Diced tomatoes 37f cut pork 53f Cooked chicken 52f cooked beef 53f Raw chicken 55f shredded mozzarella 53f sliced beef 53f Walk-in cooler at 3:35pm milk 44f eggplant 44f beans 45f butter 45 Queso cheese 45f flan 43f Operator placed ice on items in walk-in cooler. 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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to soda machine in kitchen. 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. No proof for recently hired employees. Emailed operator employee health agreement. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station located near walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in beans in walk-in cooler and in flour on bottom shelf of prep table. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen has water-like damage. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment is displaying expired license. 02/01/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on kitchen. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath table in dry-storage room. 1 dead roach on baseboard wall in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near flat top grill. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall next to flat top grill and behind flat top grill. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in kitchen in front of reach-in coolers. Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine in kitchen. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. Light above reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine in kitchen. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board of reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers on cook line. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooking oil in spray bottles in kitchen not labeled. Two containers of spices above reach-in cooler not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning