MARIA RESTAURANT

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

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide in dry storage room and storage cabinets in bathroom hallway.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed the following in walk-in-cooler raw shell eggs over bread and raw beef over buckets of pickles.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of taco meat dated 2-14-25 and container of pasta dated 2-11-25 in walk-in-cooler. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container of taco meat dated 2-14-25 and container of pasta dated 2-11-25 in walk-in-cooler. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed shell eggs and butter cups at cooks line not time marked. Operator stated items had been taken out of reach-in-cooler 1 hour prior. Operator marked time correctly. Repeat 9-12-24 Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan of sauce and tub of soup in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 9-12-24 Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by handwashing sink.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed duct tape used on ladles at cook line. Operator removed ladles from use. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in food prep area.

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken at ladies room.

Basic - Storage area at outside back of building not maintained clean and organized.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce, pasta and cooked potatoes in walk-in-cooler not cover. Repeat 9-12-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 9-12-24 Repeat Violation

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. Observed raw shell eggs at cooks line not properly time marked. Employee stated eggs were taken out of reach-in-cooler 1 hour prior. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

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. Observed cheese and ground beef in reach-in-cooler and walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. 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. Observed pasta, sauces and cooked meats in reach-in-cooler and walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-31-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hang on hook across from dishwasher area by door to back hall. Repeat 1-31-24 Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of eggs in walk-in-cooler stored less than 6 inches off floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bar of onions on floor in walk-in-cooler and jugs of oil on floor in kitchen at cooks line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut fruit cups and cooked peeled potatoes in walk-in-cooler not covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-31-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 1-31-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in back storage area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf and pasta prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

Intermediate - Spray bottle hangin next to door across from dishwasher area containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on Walk-in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered in Walk-in cooler and reach-in coolers.

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at dishwasher area. Repeat 10-10-23 Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed 3 compartment sink wash, rinse and sanitize sinks full of heavily soiled waters and not maintained. Observed employee drain, clean and refill sinks. Corrected On-Site

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. Print copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 for operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: No Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 posted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach-in cooler make table at wait station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observed gasket still torn Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old non working disrepair equipment stored near dumpster area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Observe two old refrigerators, outside or trash area Time Extended

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed box of household ant bait on floor by toast station snd can of flying insects spray over electrical box by dishwasher area. Observed operator remove pesticides.Repeat 9-13-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken

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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed taco meat and pasta made on more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cooks line and prep tables.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans on pan rack in storage room.

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed non hard wood tortilla press on shelf in prep room. Observed operator remove tortilla press from use. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under cutting boards at cooks line. Observed operator remove cloths. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at pan rack in storage room.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils stored food contact surfaces up in containers at prep table. Observed operator invert utensils for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave on cooks line with chipped paint on top inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Observed microwave still in poor repair with chipped paint on top of interior. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above cooks line, peeling and holes in ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-26: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook replaced gloves without washing hands. Operator had cook to wash hands and replace gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food heated as a sole ingredient not heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Observed cook plating cooked bacon with bare hands on the cook line to be served to guest. Operator had cook to wash hands and place on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks in the walk in cooler. Operator placed the raw chicken on the bottom shelf below the bottles of beer. Corrected On-Site

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 on the flat of eggs on the cook line. Operator placed time mark on the flat of eggs. 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. Observed salsa in the walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator placed date mark on the container of salsa. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator had employees to remove watches. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over containers of individual sauces in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Observed raw pork stored above the pickle bucket inside the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in the kitchen of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-04: Time Extended