EL RODEO MEXICAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by the exit door and restrooms.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher Operator cleaned debris and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At front counter operator inverted silverware. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the Bar soda nozzles Operator cleaned and sanitized nozzles. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Cook placed date marks on foods. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield inside the ice machine Operators cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen The operator turned on water at the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cony Mesera Pending callback for training due September 15.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with chemical sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the ice barrier at the bar.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on water at hand washing sink. Water made proper temperature. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Entire submerged inside guacamole. Spoon was removed from the guacamole. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. One on cook line and two above three compartment sink.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored near silverware at front counter. Employee removed chemicals Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand washing sink at the bar. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Due to battery near three compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the bar. Employee clean and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cook line. And above walk-in cooler.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor near hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/22

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed potatoes in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Water temperature 91F

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in bar area and service counter block with trash cans and misc items Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Hand washing sink in front counter, storing towel bucket. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All bathroom doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: No self closing door on bathroom marked men's. Time Extended