SENIOR RITAS TEQUERIA

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. Dishmachine upstairs bar: Ran twice 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to bring glassware to downstairs dish machine until upstairs bar dishmachine is properly working. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Dishmachine was serviced on 7/16/25. At the time of the inspection, the Dishmachine was hot but it was not able to run. Dishmachine wasn't able to run a cycle. Discussed with Supervisor Benedict. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Dishmachine was ran three times, all tests were 0ppm chlorine. Operator states that they have been testing it daily and it has been testing properly. Operator states that they have not ran it today and have not used it today. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: 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. Dishmachine upstairs bar: Ran twice 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to bring glassware to downstairs dish machine until upstairs bar dishmachine is properly working. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Dishmachine was serviced on 7/16/25. At the time of the inspection, the Dishmachine was hot but it was not able to run. Dishmachine wasn't able to run a cycle. Discussed with Supervisor Benedict. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris in handwashing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Trash in handwashing sink in the bar area. Operator cleaned both sinks. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Onions in the drain of handwash sink in the kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine at the upstairs bar will continuously run once the cycle is started. It does not stop once the cycle is complete. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Dishmachine unable to run. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid butter and water in squeeze bottles on cookline. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: 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. Dishmachine upstairs bar: Ran twice 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to bring glassware to downstairs dish machine until upstairs bar dishmachine is properly working. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on flip top coolers.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris in handwashing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Trash in handwashing sink in the bar area. Operator cleaned both sinks. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dishmachine.

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine at the upstairs bar will continuously run once the cycle is started. It does not stop once the cycle is complete.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors. Under equipment on line. Upstairs bar under equipment.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on boiled corn. Operator placed correct date on label. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in reach in cooler. Flip top unit facing the seating area. Manager cleaned water out at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquid butter and water in squeeze bottles on cookline. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

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. Dishmachine was ran 3 times, 0ppm all three runs. Operator primed Dishmachine. It was ran after primed and tested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/01/25 Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna fully thawed in reduced oxygen packages that state remove from package before thawing. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board on flip top. 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 find training certificates. 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. Emailed operator paper form. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs ice machine drop plate. Discussed with manager. Employee cleaned drop plate. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cookline left side. Operator cleaned out water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños and pineapple above ready to eat foods in walk. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning