VENICE, Sarasota County

CHICANOS

1185 US 41 BY PASS, VENICE, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 9, 2026
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

02D-03-4

Detail 24614678

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed in house and packaged salsa not labeled for customer sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24614679

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand sign at the bar sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: Time Extended

Jun 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24602957

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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called there provider. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 24602959

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unprepared consumption cactus in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the cactus. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24602962

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw fish stored over butter on the cook line. Operator moved the butter. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24602958

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24602961

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 24602960

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. Observed in house and packaged salsa not labeled for customer sale. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24602963

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand sign at the bar sink. Warning

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

31A-09-4

Detail 24206381

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the walk in cooler inaccessible due to equipment stored inside the hand sink.

16-37-1

Detail 24206380

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on site.

02D-02-4

Detail 24206385

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed salsa pre on site and packaged for resale without proper labeling.

27-16-4

Detail 24206378

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at 79F at the hand sink near the entrance to the kitchen.

22-20-5

Detail 24206382

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

51-11-4

Detail 24206379

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

40-06-5

Detail 24206384

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone and cigarettes stored on a shelf above packaged corn tortillas. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24206377

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

36-17-5

Detail 24206388

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

10-08-5

Detail 24206383

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator pastored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24206386

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handles between uses.

16-46-4

Detail 24206387

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 23639864

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 23639866

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. Repeat 11-4-24

11-05-4

Detail 23639871

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 11-4-24 Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 23639862

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 11-4-24 Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23639868

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 11-4-24 Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23639872

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cups of flan in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.

08B-38-4

Detail 23639869

Basic - Buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 23639867

Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair in kitchen at cooks line and walk-in-cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 23639873

Basic - Food storage containers cracked or broken.

51-13-4

Detail 23639861

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-18-6

Detail 23639865

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 11-4-24 Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23639863

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of sauce I. Walk-in-cooler not cover or protected.

22-16-4

Detail 23639870

Basic - Walk-in-cooler-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 11-4-24 Repeat Violation

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

14-15-4

Detail 23330291

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed frozen cut beef in reach-in-freezer in non food grade shopping bags.

41-10-4

Detail 23330298

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of spray paint on shelf in kitchen and cooks line over food and clean equipment. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.

11-07-5

Detail 23330292

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.

11-05-4

Detail 23330295

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-27-4

Detail 23330290

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 1-5-24

11-26-1

Detail 23330297

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 1-5-24

50-09-4

Detail 23330289

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-17-4

Detail 23330293

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

51-18-6

Detail 23330296

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

22-16-4

Detail 23330294

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

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-05-4

Detail 22693894

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed person in charge lacks an knowledge of reporting responsibility for big six foodborne illnesses Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22693892

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 10-17-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No proof of bodily fluid cleanup, kit or policy at time of inspection Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22693896

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-01-09: proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No proof of Food Handlers Training for any staff at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22693890

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-17-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No proof of employee health agreements at the inspection Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22693891

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed no handle bowl used as scoop and dry storage bins for rice and beans Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22693895

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observe ice chest with still in disrepair, cracked and broken with insulation exposed Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22693893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observe large gaps still present at screen door at back of kitchen Time Extended

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

11-05-4

Detail 22552786

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22552785

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 10-17-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22552783

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-01-09: proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22552789

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-17-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: 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 Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22552782

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22552787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling and ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and wait staff area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: - Ceiling and ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and wait staff area. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22552788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22552781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22552784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in base of walls by ice machine and back storage area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in base of walls by ice machine and back storage area. Time Extended

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

35A-04-4

Detail 22546706

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 rodent droppings on floor next to chest freezer at cooks line. Observed operator sweep and clean area. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-05-4

Detail 22546713

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22546711

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 operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 10-17-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22546707

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22546712

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 operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 10-17-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22546710

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared cut meat in Walk-in cooler not date marked. Observed employee date mark items. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22546704

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in bean and rice bins. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22546708

Basic - Ceiling and ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen and wait staff area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22546705

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of chest freezer broken and cracked with insulation exposed. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22546714

Basic - Exterior door at back of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22546709

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in base of walls by ice machine and back storage area. Repeat 10-17-23 Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

41-10-4

Detail 22370818

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans on spray paint on shelf next to food by back door to kitchen.

11-07-5

Detail 22370822

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.

11-05-4

Detail 22370828

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-27-4

Detail 22370821

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. Gave operator paper copy of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22370827

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back hall entrance had pan in sink.

11-26-1

Detail 22370824

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 operater Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22370816

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl used as scoop in rice bin at cooks line. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22370819

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Re 5-11-23

36-32-5

Detail 22370815

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in wait station by soda machine.

14-11-5

Detail 22370823

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer at end of cooks line with torn ga and cracked lid with insulation exposed. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 22370820

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line use to cook and serve hot food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22370825

Basic - Hole in or water damage to wall by soda box disperse rack.

10-20-4

Detail 22370817

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

24-18-4

Detail 22370826

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils and silver wear stored food contact surface up at prep table in front of cooks line. Repeat 5-11-23 Repeat Violation

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 21994166

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at prep table with buildup of food debris. Observed employee wash can opener.

16-37-1

Detail 21994162

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 21994163

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by dining room entrance to kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 21994161

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, beans,cut vegetables and sliced beef and chicken in Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler marked with day dots but no date.

32-04-4

Detail 21994167

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at ladies room. Repeat 2-15-23 Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21994168

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl used as scoop in rice and bean bins at cooks line. Observed employee remove bowls. Repeat 2-15-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21994160

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 2-15-23 Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21994164

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler chest freezer. Repeat 2-15-23.

08B-38-4

Detail 21994169

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 2-15-23 Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 21994165

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line use to cook and serve hot food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Repeat 2-15-23 Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 21994158

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils and silver wear stored food contact surface up at prep table in front of cooks line. Observed employee place utensils hand side up. Repeat 2-15-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-06-4

Detail 21994170

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood tortilla press at cooks line. Repeat 2-15-23 Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21994159

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container unlabeled container of flour on shelf at end of cooks line. Repeat 2-15-23 Repeat Violation

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

16-32-5

Detail 21975656

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dish machine. Observed establishment is using ammonia based test in on a chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed establishment is using ammonia based test in on a chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine. Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 21975650

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 21975647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at ladies room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at ladies room. Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 21975654

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl used as scoop in rice and bean bins at cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed no hand bowl used as scoop in rice and bean bins at cooks line. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21975653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in kitchen. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21975649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in- chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed torn gasket on on reach-in- chest freezer. Time Extended

14-13-4

Detail 21975646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line use to cook and serve hot food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed molcajete lava rock bowls still present at cooks line Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21975651

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed tongs stored on oven doors. Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 21975655

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils and silver wear stored food contact surface up at prep table in front of cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed cooking utensils and silver wear stored food contact surface up at prep table in front of cooks line. Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 21975652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood cut at cooks line with large crack. Observed unsealed wood tortilla press at cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed unsealed wood tortilla press at cooks line. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21975648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container unlabeled container of flour on shelf at end of cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed container unlabeled container of flour on clean pan shelf at end of cooks line and container of salt on top of cooks line top labeled. Time Extended

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 13Total: 22

09-01-4

Detail 21784627

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cilantro with bare hand to use in salsa. Instructed employee and operator on proper barehand contact policies. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21784631

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 Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21784623

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar area cover by tray with bottles and equipment on top of it. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 21784632

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dish machine. Observed establishment is using ammonia based test in on a chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21784624

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21784629

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21784622

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 Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21784618

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

41-17-4

Detail 21784620

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and bar. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21784628

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at ladies room. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21784616

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no hand bowl used as scoop in rice and bean bins at cooks line. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21784621

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in kitchen. Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21784630

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating plate of food at prep table where onions were being cut. Observed operator had employee move to dining room. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21784633

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in- chest freezer. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21784614

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in Walk-in cooler. Warning

14-13-4

Detail 21784625

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed molcajete lava rock bowls at cooks line use to cook and serve hot food as per employee statement. The bowls are not easily cleanable and do meet food code. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21784617

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

24-18-4

Detail 21784615

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils and silver wear stored food contact surface up at prep table in front of cooks line. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21784619

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of disposable cup stored on floor next to ice machine. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 21784612

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine drain water on to floor in wait staff area. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 21784613

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood cut at cooks line with large crack. Observed unsealed wood tortilla press at cooks line. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21784626

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container unlabeled container of flour on shelf at end of cooks line Warning