EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL 3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw steak stored over bags of spinach on rack in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection, observed no soap at handwashing sink in server station area at establishment.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection, observed cooked pork in lower make bar # 2 not date marked, less than 7 days per employee.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection, observed storage container of sliced onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed storage container of sliced red and green peppers uncovered in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw tilapia over pan of ready to eat chile rellenos in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chile rellenos at 53F for 30 minutes.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp at 109F and cooked steak at 103F both for 25 minutes.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice into handwash sink at kitchen entrance.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager with more than four employees present.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for seasoning in prep area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. No tanks secure in establishment.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in back storage area behind bar.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted on rack in kitchen area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to cold holding unit on right side of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in prep area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in dishwashing area Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions and container of queso on floor of walk in cooler. Observed multiple pans of cooked meat on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop handle

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of lettuce and container of shredded cheese uncovered in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar mat in handwash sink during inspection. Operator removed mat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line soiled with dust

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warewash area Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of produce on floor of walk in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple pans of food in walk in freezer.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

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. Multiple items inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple items inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing station left side of fryer in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Buildup of debris on exterior of dish machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for salsas in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Area around all vents in kitchen soiled with dust Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at wall juncture behind water heaters in prep room

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line with deep cut marks.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and broken in dish machine area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice trough in bar area. Bartender removed scoop from ice during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cookline soiled with debris Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food uncovered in walk in freezer.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in container of standing water.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in multiple areas of prep room. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chiles 71f for 15 minutes

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for various seasonings.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling near vents in kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles chipped/broken in dish machine area

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of shredded beef on floor in kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fans in walk in cooler

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in prep area

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 120°, shrimp 128° for three hours. Operator moved food to stovetop to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above hood system.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish room soiled with dust

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food preparation surface. Operator removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered with plastic wrap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Shrimp still frozen solid. Operator added running water to shrimp during inspection. Corrected On-Site