St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

NUEVA CANTINA

1625 4 ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
2 High Priority
Jan 22, 2024
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 22579072

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in server station area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

29-34-4

Detail 22579067

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib in ware washing area lacks a vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22579062

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table and cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22579076

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen near microwave has knife in it. Hand wash sink in kitchen nearest walk in cooler and and hand wash sink in ware washing area have cleaning towels in them. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22579066

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 22579064

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22579065

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer on hand wash sink in server station area. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22579079

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine tip is soiled with hard water debris.

14-01-5

Detail 22579070

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to dispense rice in rear prep area. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22579078

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted next to soda machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22579073

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

40-06-5

Detail 22579068

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22579071

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22579069

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups next to soda machine.

33-19-4

Detail 22579077

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22579074

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

33-16-4

Detail 22579063

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22579080

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving and shelving holding clean ware washing have rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

45-05-4

Detail 22579075

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher used to prop open door to chemical supply closet.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

29-34-4

Detail 22312571

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibs underneath hand wash sink in kitchen across from hot holding station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: No vacuum breaker has been installed on hose bib underneath hand wash sink as of this callback inspection report. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22312573

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Can opener has not been cleaned as of this callback inspection report. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22312576

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by prep area used to dump ice. Employee burned ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Hand wash sink in prep area is being used still being used to dump ice. Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 22312572

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by 2 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Soap has not been put into place at hand wash sink by 2 compartment sink as of this callback inspection report. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22312577

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22312578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22312581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop sugar and flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22312579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by soda station not inverted for protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22312574

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table near soda station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22312569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on cook line have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22312570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22312575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22312580

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 22297953

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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22297937

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over frozen shrimp in upright rear freezer. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22297940

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on other side of pass through window: cut leafy greens (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler: cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into reach in freezer. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22297939

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibs underneath hand wash sink in kitchen across from hot holding station. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22297948

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22297947

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by prep area used to dump ice. Employee burned ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22297934

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by 2 compartment sink. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22297949

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22297952

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not properly labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22297946

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in ware washing area has mold like substance. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22297944

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop sugar and flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22297936

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by soda station not inverted for protection. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22297941

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table near soda station. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22297943

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation on cook line with no hair restraint. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22297942

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22297951

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on cook line have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22297938

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22297950

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22297935

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22297945

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers removed from their original containers and not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

11-07-5

Detail 22255425

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Inspector emailed big 6 Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22255427

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Inspector emailed form Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22255428

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22255426

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at service station is being used to clean steel brushes. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Sink being used as a dump sink Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22255424

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22255429

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22255423

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in service station area or at hand wash sink behind the bar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Time Extended

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 9Basic: 3Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 22071192

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22071202

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.

11-27-4

Detail 22071195

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. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22071199

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 22071191

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at service station is being used to clean steel brushes. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 22071201

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22071193

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar.

11-26-1

Detail 22071198

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. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22071197

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind bar.

53B-13-5

Detail 22071200

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.

22-08-4

Detail 22071196

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwaves on cook line have built up food debris.

31B-04-4

Detail 22071194

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in service station area or at hand wash sink behind the bar. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22071203

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 18

12A-10-4

Detail 21807234

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their hand and went back to food preparation without washing their hands. Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 21807243

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in liquor storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 21807229

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2023.

01B-02-5

Detail 21807228

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler by rear prep table: milk (57F - Cold Holding); half and half (57F - Cold Holding) Items left overnight with temperatures taken.

03A-02-5

Detail 21807239

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by rear prep table: milk (57F - Cold Holding); half and half (57F - Cold Holding) Items left overnight with no temperatures taken. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21807230

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21807226

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table has built up food debris. Cutting board on rear prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21807237

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink before pass through window is being used to dump ice and straws. Manager removed straw and burned ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21807238

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21807235

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle behind bar area. Manager labeled correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21807231

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

13-03-4

Detail 21807240

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation in kitchen with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21807227

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on cups by soda machine. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21807242

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink before pass through window.

23-03-4

Detail 21807232

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan and ceding area of walk in cooler have built up dust debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21807241

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 21807233

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink sink before pass through window is not draining after hand wash.

14-17-4

Detail 21807236

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 21561428

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mens restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: 1 live fly by hand wash sink near pass through window area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21561429

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on rear prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Cutting board on rear prep table has not been cleaned of food debris. Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 21561435

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen by pass through window is blocked by dirty glasses. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Hand wash sink by pass through window is blocked by glass ware. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 21561431

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by pass through food area has ice and straws in it. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Hand wash sink by pass through window area has ice in it. Time Extended

13-02-4

Detail 21561438

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen engaged in food prep has ineffective hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21561434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21561436

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to steam table has missing insulation. Reach in cooler near rear door of kitchen has broken handle. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21561432

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in coolers on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21561437

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near steam table have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21561439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21561433

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk in cooler has pitted and rusting shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21561430

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling in kitchen area are soiled with grease, food debris and dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 23

12A-13-4

Detail 21556822

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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes and then put away clean dishes without first washing hands. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21556835

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly behind bar, not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mens restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21556826

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by pass through: cut leafy greens (55F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) Operator put items on ice. In reach in cooler by steam table: cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding); salsa (46F - Cold Holding); plantains (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding) Operator put items on ice. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21556824

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. Sour cream in walk in cooler not date marked with date opened. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21556813

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on rear prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21556814

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen by pass through window is blocked by dirty glasses. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21556815

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by pass through food area has ice and straws in it. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21556833

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near pass through area. Employee restocked. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21556827

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle used to clean tables not labeled. Employee labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21556819

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to dispense rice from container in rear of kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21556820

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21556828

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

40-06-5

Detail 21556821

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored above onions in rear of kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-02-4

Detail 21556829

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen engaged in food prep has ineffective hair restraint. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21556831

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21556823

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to steam table has missing insulation. Reach in cooler near rear door of kitchen has broken handle. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21556834

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens by hand wash sink have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21556818

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in coolers on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21556825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler near steam table have built up food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21556816

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21556817

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes above steam table and reach in cooler in kitchen are not inverted for protection. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21556830

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk in cooler has pitted and rusting shelving. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21556832

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling in kitchen area are soiled with grease, food debris and dust. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 9Total: 9

50-09-4

Detail 21117592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21117597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board behind bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21117598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of clean pans in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21117590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door upright reach in cooler near rear door of the kitchen has a broken handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 21117594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21117593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves near 2 door upright reach in cooler have food debris build up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21117595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler outside ware washing area has food debris build up. Top of dish machine has hard water build up. Shelving in rear prep area has food debris buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21117591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21117596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen behind reach in cooler outside ware washing area is soiled with food debris and dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Time Extended

May 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 17

01B-12-4

Detail 21115174

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee cut 6 lbs of a avocados, and wiped knife on trash can liner in between avocados. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21115177

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear of kitchen. Operator killed 1, removed and sanitized the area. 1 live fly in bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21115162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind pass through area in kitchen: cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) temperatures taken at 11:54 am, operator put ice bags on items. Temperatures taken again at 12:59 pm, cut leafy greens 46 F , shredded cheese 44 F , cut tomatoes 45 F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21115163

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler outside ware washing area has food debris build up. Can opener in rear prep table has food debris build up. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21115176

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carna Asada not identified as raw or undercooked on menu, Manager updated menus with an asterisk. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21115166

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. 3 expired trainings in January of 2022. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21115167

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21115172

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board behind bar area. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21115171

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of clean pans in ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21115175

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door upright reach in cooler near rear door of the kitchen has a broken handle. Warning

08B-19-4

Detail 21115173

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Employee was cutting avocados and wiping knife on trash can liner in between avocados. Advised of proper procedures for wiping knife with a sanitized wash cloth. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21115165

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21115164

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin in ware washing area. Manager correctly stored ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21115169

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves near 2 door upright reach in cooler have food debris build up. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21115168

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler outside ware washing area has food debris build up. Top of dish machine has hard water build up. Shelving in rear prep area has food debris buildup. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21115161

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21115170

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen behind reach in cooler outside ware washing area is soiled with food debris and dust. Warning

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 20949500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 20948331

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in bar area on walls. One fly on liquor pour spout. Manager removed. 3 flies in seperate dining area on unfinished wood.

35A-04-4

Detail 20948340

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 100 rodent droppings on wood shelving of liquor storage area on multi levels of shelving. 1 rodent dropping behind cooler in bar area. 2 rodent droppings in corner behind coffee mugs near bar pass through window of kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 20948341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp and fish on cooks line both 50f. Manager placed bags of ice on food Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20948334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn and peppers in steam table 80 f. Manager turned up heating knob on steam table Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20948336

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles hung on shelves with open food items in kitchen

31A-09-4

Detail 20948328

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottles and equipment in hand wash sink behind bar

31B-02-4

Detail 20948332

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo station in kitchen. Manager filled Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20948335

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork on shelf in walk in cooler no date marking

40-06-5

Detail 20948337

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

24-08-4

Detail 20948329

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area

14-11-4

Detail 20948339

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rubber spatula is broken with pieces missing

08B-38-4

Detail 20948330

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tomatillos on floor in walk in cooler

22-08-4

Detail 20948338

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooks line

36-10-4

Detail 20948333

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Behind equipment on cooks line

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20794329

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flies on wall and wiring to tv at end of bar 20 flies landing on bottle pour spouts 3 flies landing on bowl of lemons and jalapeños 20 flies landing on walls and area above bottles 20 flies underneath bar near floor drain landing on piping Operator is in contact with pest control for treatment

01B-13-4

Detail 20794322

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 flies landing on bowl of jalapenos, lemons, and limes

31A-09-4

Detail 20794328

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in every hand wash sink in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 20794326

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drinks on table where food is being prepared

40-06-5

Detail 20794327

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones on cooks line and prep tables in kitchen

36-22-4

Detail 20794325

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walls behind bar

08B-38-4

Detail 20794324

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and salsa in pots on floor in kitchen. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20794323

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line