St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

PEPOS CUBAN CAFE

9939 4 ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
21

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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 24395547

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-26

08A-05-6

Detail 24395543

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork ribs on sheet pan over ready to eat pork bones and pork butt on sheet pan in walk in cooler. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24395539

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled cook line wood

02C-02-5

Detail 24395546

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in walk in cooler made three days ago. Employee dated during inspection talk to employee regarding date marking programs.

23-24-4

Detail 24395545

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of large oven employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

21-17-4

Detail 24395548

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Bags of clean linens on floor near box soda

24-06-4

Detail 24395542

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Rusty shelves drying rack

08B-38-4

Detail 24395538

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of bananas on floor. Employee moved walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 24395544

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Using duck tap for Handle of meat hammer. Employee discarded

36-27-5

Detail 24395541

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook, line behind wood

21-12-4

Detail 24395540

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board front

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

12A-13-4

Detail 23890986

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook answered phone did not wash hands continued cooking. Instructed to wash hands

08A-02-6

Detail 23890994

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in plastic bags over raw beef in reach in freezer near oven.

03A-02-5

Detail 23890998

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter not heating element garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding) Discussed time as a public health control during inspection.

12A-03-4

Detail 23890991

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher attendant used three compartment sink to wash hands. Educated

22-02-4

Detail 23890992

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Brown interior Cambro soiled

31A-04-4

Detail 23890988

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Dishwasher hand wash sink broken water turned off completely.

31B-02-4

Detail 23890987

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink.

24-06-4

Detail 23890985

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

12B-07-4

Detail 23890993

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board during active preparation.

08B-31-4

Detail 23890997

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cut lefy greens stored in water front line deli cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 23890990

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 23890989

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

21-04-4

Detail 23890984

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

08B-12-5

Detail 23890983

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in red sauce in walk in cooler not covered Chicken in large put orange sauce not coved walk in cooler. Pork skin not covered walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 23890996

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

21-09-4

Detail 23890995

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board front of slicer,

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-31-4

Detail 23658915

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Top of reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23658916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23658913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23658914

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris grill burner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris grill burner Time Extended

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 23657496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler shredded beef (57F - Cold Holding); sausage links (54F - Cold Holding); breaded steak (52F - Cold Holding); beef slices (54F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) Employee put all t.c.s. items inside walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23657502

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs on counter put outside of cold holding at 10:00am. No stop sale needed. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23657501

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back near grill hand washing sink blocked by trash can Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23657504

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Top of reach in freezer. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23657503

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23657500

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Big gray container of employee beverage containers on top of prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23657495

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

22-08-4

Detail 23657494

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23657497

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23657499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris grill burner. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23657498

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef inside walk in cooler uncovered. Warning

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 23496367

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef, meatballs in marinara sauce and cooked beef not date marked in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Container of cooked beef, tub of shredded beef in walk in cooler not date marked. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23496366

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw marinated chicken and sheet pans of cooked pork uncovered in walk in cooler. Employee covered items with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Uncovered sheet pans storing cooked pork on speed rack and pots of fried pork in walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 23390738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Bootle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue bottle at hand sink on cook line not labeled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23390740

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef, meatballs in marinara sauce and cooked beef not date marked in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Container of cooked beef, tub of shredded beef in walk in cooler not date marked. Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 23390739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No employee trading provided. Observed expired certificates for Rachellie L. 5/13/21, Alodia C. 5/13/21, Jose M. 11/29/21, Elia L 10/22/18, Gonzalo L. 9/1/21 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time extended 60 days from routine inspection conducted on 11/18/24. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23390741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw marinated chicken and sheet pans of cooked pork uncovered in walk in cooler. Employee covered items with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Uncovered sheet pans storing cooked pork on speed rack and pots of fried pork in walk in cooler. Time Extended

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 23363040

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. Dish machine chlorine testing at 10 PPM. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 23363042

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee crack raw shelled with single service gloves and touch slices of cheese and utensils to begin engaging in food preparation.

12A-09-4

Detail 23363032

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse their hands while wearing single service gloves in hand sink in front counter.

03A-02-5

Detail 23363035

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in deli across from flat top: raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw sliced beef (48F - Cold Holding) Employee put ice on top on meat to bring down temperatures. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23363030

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Raw shelled eggs not time mark. Operator stated raw shell eggs were brought out at 6:30am. Observed eggs at 10:40am.

41-27-4

Detail 23363043

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in front counter area testing at 200+ PPM. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23363038

Intermediate - Bootle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue bottle at hand sink on cook line not labeled. Repeat Violation

31A-04-4

Detail 23363039

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Inspector observed hand washings violation and verify hand sink on cook line was removed through plan on OnBase. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23363033

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used hand sink in front counter area as a dump sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23363034

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef, meatballs in marinara sauce and cooked beef not date marked in walk in cooler.

53B-14-5

Detail 23363036

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. No employee trading provided. Observed expired certificates for Rachellie L. 5/13/21, Alodia C. 5/13/21, Jose M. 11/29/21, Elia L 10/22/18, Gonzalo L. 9/1/21 Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 23363037

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging above bags of beans, white rice and boxes of oil across from dish machine. Hanging above three compartment sink. Operator removed sticky tape. Corrected On-Site

08B-31-4

Detail 23363031

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw chicken stored in melted ice in reach in deli cooler across from flat top grill.

08B-12-5

Detail 23363041

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw marinated chicken and sheet pans of cooked pork uncovered in walk in cooler. Employee covered items with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22820498

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda dispenser in dinning room area ice chute soiled with mold like substance. -Outer area of soda nozzles and nozzles soiled with mold like substance. -Cutting boards stained. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22820501

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with rust and mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Review with operator ice machine interior to be cleaned this day. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 22820500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22820499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Door handles of stand alone freezers near dish machine soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22820502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22820497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls soiled above/around hand sink on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 20

01B-01-4

Detail 22817294

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -One dented can 6 Lb 15 oz Tomato paste. -One dented can 6 Lb 14 oz Garbanzo Beans.

08A-17-6

Detail 22817287

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. -Frozen Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above raw pork and raw beef not commercially packaged inside stand alone freezer near dish machine.

03A-02-5

Detail 22817285

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Inside stand alone fridge near kitchen door entrance @ 9:20am: Butter (49F- Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (49F- Cold Holding); Sliced ham(46F- Cold Holding) -Inside reach in deli cooler @ 9:25am: Chorizo (46F- Cold Holding); Raw beef (49F- Cold Holding); Cooked beef (46F- Cold Holding) -On prep table on kitchen cook line: Butter (62F- Cold Holding) -Operator placed items in containers of ice and stored items into walk in cooler to bring down temperatures. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 22817303

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ PPM.

11-27-4

Detail 22817302

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 operator Clean-up of vomiting or diarrheal event form. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22817291

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda dispenser in dinning room area ice chute soiled with mold like substance. -Outer area of soda nozzles and nozzles soiled with mold like substance. -Cutting boards stained.

31B-03-4

Detail 22817304

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Dispenser in disrepair and unable to dispense soap at hand sink in front counter area and on cook line. Operator stocked bottle of soap at both hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22817298

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored near mop sink in back dry storage area. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored under espresso machine in front counter area. Employee labeled bottle as Fabulous. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22817301

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with rust and mold like substance.

16-21-4

Detail 22817300

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 22817289

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Door handles of stand alone freezers near dish machine soiled with food debris.

14-09-4

Detail 22817296

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Throughout the kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 22817297

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Tongs stored in handle of push cart. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22817293

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Tongs handle touching onions inside deli reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved tongs off of onions. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22817292

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Ovens on cook line soiled with food debris.

51-13-4

Detail 22817286

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

23-03-4

Detail 22817295

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top and flat top soiled with food debris and accumulated grease. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22817290

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Stand alone freezers near dish machine heavily soiled with food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 22817288

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Walls soiled above/around hand sink on cook line.

21-12-4

Detail 22817299

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloth stored on side of hand sink corner in front counter area. Wiping cloth was stored in Chlorine sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

08A-20-5

Detail 22502437

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler

03B-01-6

Detail 22502428

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (120F - Hot Holding) held in hot box, instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F.

41-10-4

Detail 22502438

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored above prep table in kitchen

31A-11-4

Detail 22502431

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff dumped milk in hand sink at front counter

35A-01-4

Detail 22502439

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer with small dog on leash observed ordering food to go at front counter, staff did not address

02C-02-5

Detail 22502436

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared items in walk-in cooler not dated, all held less than 7 days

22-20-5

Detail 22502429

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

16-21-4

Detail 22502435

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-05-4

Detail 22502434

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves with rice and beans

10-12-5

Detail 22502440

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

21-04-4

Detail 22502441

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

02D-03-4

Detail 22502430

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individually packaged desserts in grab and go cooler at counter no properly labeled

38-07-4

Detail 22502442

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22502432

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on equipment on cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 22502433

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers and trays of of food in walk-in not covered

21-12-4

Detail 22502443

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep tables Repeat Violation

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 22061347

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing . Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing when changing gloves . Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22061345

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at employee hand wash sink by three compartment sink , corrected , hot water was turned back on during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22061350

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-02-4

Detail 22061349

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on food prep table , corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22061343

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

38-07-4

Detail 22061346

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not showing in dish wash area .

51-18-6

Detail 22061344

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-06-4

Detail 22061348

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large party size trays not inverted in dry storage area.

21-12-4

Detail 22061351

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

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21675827

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-05: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 21675825

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 food handler certificate expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-05: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21675828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-05: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21675826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler not covered Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-05: Time Extended

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 21551645

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rayson Lopez certification expired 08/19/2022. He is the only certified food manager that oversees the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21551651

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21551646

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, pork, and stocks in walk-in cooler not date marked from 2 days ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 21551652

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 food handler certificate expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21551650

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21551648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21551649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler not covered Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21551647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink of dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 25

03D-02-5

Detail 21548318

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: black beans 65 degrees F, left cooling over night in big pot. Stop sale issued Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 21548328

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/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler: black beans 65 degrees F, left cooling over night in big pot. Stop sale issued Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 21548327

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of green beans on dry storage shelf. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21548319

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. Operator called for service during inspection. three compartment sink set up at 50 ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21548316

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then changed gloves with no hand wash in between. Discussed proper hand washing procedures Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21548324

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork out of commercial packaging over fries in tall triple door reach-in freezer of back prep area. Discussed proper food storage. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage. Employee rearranged Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21548332

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall double door reach-in cooler of cook line: Swiss 44 degrees F, flan 45 degrees F. Employees have been constantly in and out of cooler throughout service. One side of cooler seems to hold temperature more appropriately. Employee placed foods on ice. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21548315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Plantains on front line, chorizo on cook line, operator marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21548323

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line steam table: Green beans 126 degrees F cooked chicken 117 degrees F. Hot box of kitchen: cooked ribs 125 degrees F Employee began reheating foods in oven Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21548310

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tall double door reach-in cooler of cook line: sliced ham at 10:20 cut at 8 ambient cooling 56 degrees F re-temp at 11:12 50 degrees F. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21548322

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rayson Lopez certification expired 08/19/2022. He is the only certified food manager that oversees the establishment Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21548320

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21548308

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, pork, and stocks in walk-in cooler not date marked from 2 days ago. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21548312

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. 1 food handler certificate expired Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21548326

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

16-21-4

Detail 21548314

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

23-24-4

Detail 21548311

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of hat box. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21548321

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21548309

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of green beans on dry storage shelf. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21548317

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table next to food. Employees relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21548313

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

21-04-4

Detail 21548331

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line Warning

33-38-4

Detail 21548329

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Handwash sink of dish area Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21548330

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler not covered Repeat Violation Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21548325

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink of dish area Warning

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 21014490

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Multiple food on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21014488

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Cutting board of front line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21014493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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, ropa vieja, cooked pork in walk-in cooler not date marked from 2 days ago Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21014486

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 21014492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21014494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board of front line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21014489

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris behind cooking equipment on line. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and in dish pit area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21014491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21014495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven, exterior of hot box Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21014487

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Repa vieja, cooked ground beef, and peeled plantains in walk-in cooler not covered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Time Extended

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21010474

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tartar sauce in tall double door reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Discussed proper food storage Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over unwashed tomatoes in walk-in cooler.. discussed proper food storage Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over empanadas and meatballs in triple door reach-in freezer of back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21010481

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot box near walk-in cooler: chicken stock 117 degrees F. Per employee it was left in box over night flan 48 degrees F cheese cake 48 degrees F, tres leches 47 degrees F, bread pudding 49 degrees F, rice pudding 54 degrees F exterior of packaging. Employee stated no temperatures taken this morning and desserts were left on there over night. Stop sale issued Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21010483

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display cooler: flan 48 degrees F cheese cake 48 degrees F, tres leches 47 degrees F, bread pudding 49 degrees F, rice pudding 54 degrees F exterior of packaging. Employee stated no temperatures taken this morning and desserts were left on there over night. Stop sale issued Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21010479

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Multiple food on cook line.

03B-01-6

Detail 21010469

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven on cook line: cooked chicken 124 degrees F. Operator turned oven up Hot box near walk-in cooler: chicken stock 117 degrees F. Per employee it was left in box over night. Stop sale issued Discussed with operator to place plantains in deeper pans when brought up to line or place on time Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21010475

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Terro pesticide container on prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21010482

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Cutting board of front line Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21010478

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, ropa vieja, cooked pork in walk-in cooler not date marked from 2 days ago Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21010473

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink of dish pit area had hot water shut off. Operator turned back on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21010484

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

16-03-4

Detail 21010471

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

14-09-4

Detail 21010488

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board of front line Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21010480

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Bucket of plantains on floor of walk-in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21010489

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on drying rack shelf Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21010470

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris behind cooking equipment on line. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line and in dish pit area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21010477

Basic - Food stored on floor. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21010487

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

23-03-4

Detail 21010486

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven, exterior of hot box Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21010472

Basic - Stored food not covered. Repa vieja, cooked ground beef, and peeled plantains in walk-in cooler not covered Warning

33-06-4

Detail 21010476

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. In dish pit area Warning

21-09-4

Detail 21010485

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front line Warning

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20564985

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked plantains in reach-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Raw steak over raw plantains Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Raw steak over limes in walk-in cooler Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Raw chicken over uncooked potatoes and limes in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20564988

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, potatoes, chicken, and beans in walk-in cooler not date marked from Saturday Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time/temperature control for safety foods in walk-in cooler not date marked. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20564989

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink has water completely shut off. Plumbing missing under handwash sink. Handwash sink of front line and restrooms ran for 2 minutes 85°F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Handwash sink near dish machine. Not water shut off Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20564987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk-in cooler: cooked beef, black beans, Pinto beans, cooked pork Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20564986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Accumulation of food debris on floor of cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-06: Time Extended

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

01B-01-4

Detail 20561702

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of garbanzo beans on dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: pork roast 43-47°F cooling from last night, pinto beans 68-79°F cooling from last night, black beans 58-64°F cooling from last night Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: pot of cooked pork cooling from yesterday 51°F, pot of cooked beef cooling from yesterday 73-85°F Time Extended

22-41-4

Detail 20561704

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. 25 ppm. Employee began priming sanitizer Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Discussed with operator to prime sanitizer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: 25 ppm Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 20561701

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked plantains in reach-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Raw steak over raw plantains Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Raw steak over limes in walk-in cooler Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 20561708

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: meatballs 44°F, black beans 45-46°F, cooked pork 44°F, Cooked whole pork 47°F, raw steak 45°F. Per employee door was left open for a while while rearranging delivery this morning. Some foods temped fine. Discussed with employee to keep door closed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Walk-in cooler: raw steak 43-44°F, shredded chicken 43°F, cooked potatoes 41°F, pot cooked pork 41°F, raw chicken 39°F, cooked meatballs 43°F, cooked pork 43°F, pork roast 43-47°F cooling from last night, pinto beans 68-79°F cooling from last night, black beans 58-64°F cooling from last night, Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Walk-in cooler: Cooked pork 45-47°F, cooked potatoes 45°F, black beans 53°F, pinto beans 43°F, cooked beef 43°F, cooked steak 45°F, ham 44°F, raw steak 44°F, pot of cooked pork 41-42°F, pot of cooked pork cooling from yesterday 51°F, pot of cooked beef cooling from yesterday 73-85°F. Per operator he received a delivery today at 7:45 am and had the cooler doors open for some time. Ambient temperature is 41-42°F in the walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued for foods cooling from yesterday. Discussed with operator to purchase chill sticks for pots of food or to split into smaller portions for proper cooling Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20561706

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, potatoes, chicken, and beans in walk-in cooler not date marked from Saturday Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20561700

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink has water completely shut off. Plumbing missing under handwash sink. Handwash sink of front line and restrooms ran for 2 minutes 85°F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Handwash sink near dish machine. Not water shut off Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20561707

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on stove tops and sides of flat top Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20561705

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk-in cooler: cooked beef, black beans, Pinto beans, cooked pork Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20561703

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Accumulation of food debris on floor of cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20551861

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of garbanzo beans on dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: pork roast 43-47°F cooling from last night, pinto beans 68-79°F cooling from last night, black beans 58-64°F cooling from last night Time Extended

22-41-4

Detail 20551863

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. 25 ppm. Employee began priming sanitizer Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Discussed with operator to prime sanitizer. Time Extended

08A-05-6

Detail 20551859

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked plantains in reach-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Raw steak over raw plantains Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 20551865

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: meatballs 44°F, black beans 45-46°F, cooked pork 44°F, Cooked whole pork 47°F, raw steak 45°F. Per employee door was left open for a while while rearranging delivery this morning. Some foods temped fine. Discussed with employee to keep door closed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Walk-in cooler: raw steak 43-44°F, shredded chicken 43°F, cooked potatoes 41°F, pot cooked pork 41°F, raw chicken 39°F, cooked meatballs 43°F, cooked pork 43°F, pork roast 43-47°F cooling from last night, pinto beans 68-79°F cooling from last night, black beans 58-64°F cooling from last night, Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20551869

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, potatoes, chicken, and beans in walk-in cooler not date marked from Saturday Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20551864

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink has water completely shut off. Plumbing missing under handwash sink. Handwash sink of front line and restrooms ran for 2 minutes 85°F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Handwash sink near dish machine. Not water shut off Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20551868

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on stove tops and sides of flat top Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20551866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk-in cooler: cooked beef, black beans, Pinto beans, cooked pork Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 20551867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains thawing at room temperature in back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Potato balls at room temperature Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 20551860

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20551862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Accumulation of food debris on floor of cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-30: Time Extended

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 15Total: 27

01B-01-4

Detail 20540120

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of garbanzo beans on dry storage shelf. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20540132

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. 25 ppm. Employee began priming sanitizer Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20540130

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked plantains in reach-in freezer. Discussed proper food storage. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20540111

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping under chemical storage racks near rear exit. 1 under single service storage rack near rear exit. 1 under rack with canned olives. Near rear exit. Employee discarded droppings then cleaned and sanitized area Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20540123

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled phone then handled clean food trays. Discussed proper hand washing procedures Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20540119

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: meatballs 44°F, black beans 45-46°F, cooked pork 44°F, Cooked whole pork 47°F, raw steak 45°F. Per employee door was left open for a while while rearranging delivery this morning. Some foods temped fine. Discussed with employee to keep door closed. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20540121

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20540114

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink of cook line evidenced by food debris Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20540113

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of cook line. Employee placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20540125

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs and meats held on time on cook line. Emailed time as public health control form Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20540106

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, potatoes, chicken, and beans in walk-in cooler not date marked from Saturday Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20540115

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink has water completely shut off. Plumbing missing under handwash sink. Handwash sink of front line and restrooms ran for 2 minutes 85°F Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20540129

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on front line. Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 20540116

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of garbanzo beans on dry storage shelf. Employee segregated Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20540127

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under racks near rear exit. 1 dead roach under dish machine. 1 dead roach behind white cooler of cook line. 1 dead roach in crack between week of handwash sink of cook line. 1 dead roach in soap dispenser info handwash sink on cook line. Employee discarded some of the dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20540124

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table of cook line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20540107

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on vegetable container of cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20540122

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20540131

Basic - Food stored on floor. Black beans on floor of walk-in cooler. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20540110

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 cup touching sugar in container. Employee removed. Warning

27-10-4

Detail 20540109

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Ran for 2 minutes 85°F Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20540128

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on stove tops and sides of flat top Repeat Violation Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20540112

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No connected plumbing for drain of handwash sink in dish area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20540117

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk-in cooler: cooked beef, black beans, Pinto beans, cooked pork Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20540108

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains thawing at room temperature in back prep area Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20540126

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 20540118

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Accumulation of food debris on floor of cook line Warning