Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

FIESTA CANCUN

260 DOUGLAS AVE, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
6 Intermediate
May 5, 2026
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 10

05-05-4

Detail 24556743

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on desert cooler reading 50F ambient temperature is 37F - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 24556750

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 24556748

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by delivery items. Operator removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24556751

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had Ice and scrub pad. Operator removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 24556745

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Aquachile ceviche on menunis made with undercooked shrimp. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 24556742

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At employee bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24556747

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 24556749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In mop sink room. No sign of sewage issues - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 24556746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink outside employee bathroom draining too slow - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

33-34-4

Detail 24556744

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Liquor room in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Time Extended

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 14Total: 25

12A-13-4

Detail 24555664

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. Server dropped off dirty dishes in kitchen. Then proceeded to dining room, gave customers to go bags

08A-04-5

Detail 24555670

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw Fish over peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24555674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cool well: pico, sour cream, cut lettuce, cut cabbage, cheese, cut tomatoes,; (48-60F - Cold Holding) in cool well on insufficient ice bath less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put items on ice bath for temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-05-4

Detail 24555671

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on desert cooler reading 50F ambient temperature is 37F

01C-02-4

Detail 24555660

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 24555673

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned ( corrective action taken) - soda nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24555672

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by delivery items. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24555667

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen had Ice and scrub pad. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24555679

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Aquachile ceviche on menunis made with undercooked shrimp. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24555658

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At employee bathroom

53B-13-5

Detail 24555669

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.

14-01-5

Detail 24555680

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa in walk in cooler and prep line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24555663

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. Salmon thawed 1hr per operator. Operator removed from packaging Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24555681

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 24555677

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters broken

36-01-4

Detail 24555657

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-73-4

Detail 24555675

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fkoor on side of reach in cooler by Side of cooler next to dry storage

22-08-4

Detail 24555659

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

23-03-4

Detail 24555661

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelving in dry storage area

36-64-5

Detail 24555668

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In mop sink room. No sign of sewage issues

22-16-4

Detail 24555676

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in cooler

29-20-5

Detail 24555662

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hand sink outside employee bathroom draining too slow

33-34-4

Detail 24555666

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Liquor room in kitchen

08B-12-5

Detail 24555678

Basic - Stored food not covered. Lettuce in walk in cooler open on pan. Operator put in food grade bag Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24555665

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested sani bucket 00ppm chlorine. Operator added bleach. Tested again 50 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 24243132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding) ground beef (46F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours per operator. On insufficient ice bath. Operator added more ice.

11-26-1

Detail 24243130

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. -unable to locate. Printed form, had some employees sign at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 24243133

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. -2 employees.

14-01-5

Detail 24243136

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plate in masa, soufflé cup in make table. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 24243134

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -near mop sink, next to furnace room.

40-06-5

Detail 24243128

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sweatshirts on cases of tortillas in storage room.

14-11-5

Detail 24243127

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -multiple walk-in cooler shelves rusted. -shelves under prep tables rusted.

36-73-4

Detail 24243131

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment, shelves.

08B-37-4

Detail 24243129

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -spices, dry goods in furnace room.

14-42-4

Detail 24243126

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -2 missing above flat grill.

23-03-4

Detail 24243135

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on hoods, pipes. -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23769558

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -open package of raw burgers above plantains in reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Raw burgers above frozen vegetables. Time Extended

08B-37-4

Detail 23769557

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

35B-05-4

Detail 23769560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door open during inspection, small flying insects present in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 23769559

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -foil containers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Basic: 7Total: 13

22-42-4

Detail 23759847

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink and call for service. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23759848

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -1 small flying insects on cutting board on cook line. -1 small flying insects on container of bleach by dish machine. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23759837

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -beef in freezer in to go bags. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23759838

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -open package of raw burgers above plantains in reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23759844

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -salmon, mahi thawed in package. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23759839

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken, shredded beef, taco meat (46-47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler less than 4 hours. Walk-in cooler door open, items closest to door. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23759840

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cups in salsa, salsa verde in prep table. Discarded. -plate with no handle in rice. -small bowl with no handle in spices. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23759843

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. -salmon, mahi. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23759842

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -in mop closet. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 23759836

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23759846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease dripping off hood in kitchen. -grease on sides/back of cooking equipment. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 23759845

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door open during inspection, small flying insects present in kitchen. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23759841

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -foil containers in kitchen. Warning

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-37-4

Detail 23477720

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23477718

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Hand wash sink not repaired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Hand wash sink still holding soiled water. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23477719

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Time Extended

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23440915

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above orange juice in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Raw shell eggs above juices in walk in cooler. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23440917

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Queso (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler less than 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice under product and will monitor cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Corn 51°. On top of another pan. Corn placed on ice. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 23440921

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2024-12-26: Class rescheduled for 1/8/24. Time extend 14 days. Time Extended

08B-37-4

Detail 23440920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

10-08-5

Detail 23440916

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -behind bar. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on side of ice machine. Operator put scoops in a clean pan. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Handle in ice in wait station. Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23440918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Hand wash sink not repaired. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23440919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time Extended

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23297292

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above orange juice in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23297291

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Queso (46F - Cold Holding); steak (45F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler less than 1 hour from walk in cooler. Operator placed ice under product and will monitor cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23297295

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 23297293

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -dry goods, spices stored in furnace room. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 23297288

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -behind bar. In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on side of ice machine. Operator put scoops in a clean pan. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23297290

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -ceiling, fan cover, camera near compressor in walk in cooler dusty. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23297289

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 door freezer tilting forward causing standing water. Unable to wash hands without splash of possible contaminants/bacteria from standing water Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23297294

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk in cooler shelves. -bottom shelf of prep table rusted. Warning

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-08-4

Detail 22828170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright 2door oven inside and doors - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22828168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood vent system, sides of oven, sides of cooking equipment and floor surrounding cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Operator has made improvements Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22828169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Time Extended

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22826466

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects at bar area back counter. Not in contact with food

14-31-5

Detail 22826467

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags in direct contact with beef in reach in freezer

03A-02-5

Detail 22826462

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab, tilapia. shrimp , spinach, veggie mix 46-50 ( - Cold Holding) in grill cooler drawers less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately placed in ice for temperature recovery Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22826460

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22826469

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand sink in kitchen ice in hand sink nacho holders Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22826461

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop salsa Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22826459

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple Employee drinks and phone, on dry storage shelf above canned food and seasoning Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22826463

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of drinks on floor in bar storage area Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22826465

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright 2door oven inside and doors

23-03-4

Detail 22826468

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hood vent system, sides of oven, sides of cooking equipment and floor surrounding cooking equipment

14-17-4

Detail 22826464

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

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 22241862

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw ground beef patties above ice cream in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak, raw shell eggs above milk and produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Raw shell eggs above fruit, raw beef above produce. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22241863

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler across from ovens less than 4 hours. Ambient thermometer reading 50f. All products placed on ice for temperature recovery. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Pico 47, cheese 43, pork 42, cut tomato 42. Time Extended

08B-37-4

Detail 22241864

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -spices, dry rice and beans stored in furnace room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22241865

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 22230864

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near salsa bar, not on food. -1 small flying insect near dish machine. Warning

01D-08-5

Detail 22230863

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. -no proof that farm raised tilapia used to make ceviche has only been fed pellet feed with no parasites. Fish is not fully cooked. Contacted BAP. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22230858

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw ground beef patties above ice cream in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak, raw shell eggs above milk and produce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22230865

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee returned to kitchen from outside back door wearing gloves and rinsed gloves in prep sink. -employee moved trash can while wearing gloves, then continued working, handled utensils. Spoke with employees and manager, both employees removed gloves and washed hands at hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22230862

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pico (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler across from ovens less than 4 hours. Ambient thermometer reading 50°f. All products placed on ice for temperature recovery. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22230871

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. -per manager, book containing certificates not on site. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22230870

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. -book 5at may contain information not at facility. Provided printed copy in English and Spanish to operator. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22230867

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. -tilapia. Educated kitchen manager. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22230868

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor at end of cook line cooler. -1 dead roach on floor next to cases of canned tomato. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22230857

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease and food debris under kitchen equipment, shelving in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 22230861

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -spices, dry rice and beans stored in furnace room. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22230859

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bags of dry rice and dry beans on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22230866

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice machine and soda cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22230869

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -right side oven Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22230860

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Warning

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21863285

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -krab, tilapia 44 less than 4 hours in top left cold drawer under flat grill. Drawer not fully closed. Operator will train staff to keep drawers fully closed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Krab 47, tilapia 47 less than 4 hours. Drawers not closed at time of callback inspection. Operator placed ice bags on product. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21863284

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease on floor behind cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Time Extended

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03D-02-5

Detail 21839973

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -refried beans (49-52F - Cooling); carnitas (50F - Cold Holding); molida (49-51F - Cooling) in deep pans in walk-in cooler overnight per operator. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21839966

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small flying insects in back storage room by dry beans.

14-31-5

Detail 21839967

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw beef in to go bags in reach-in freezer. Operator will wrap food in plastic wrap prior to using.

01B-13-4

Detail 21839976

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -small live insects in masa harina. Product discarded. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21839969

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -krab, tilapia 44 less than 4 hours in top left cold drawer under flat grill. Drawer not fully closed. Operator will train staff to keep drawers fully closed. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21839972

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -flan made 2 days ago per employee not date marked.

14-01-5

Detail 21839968

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cups with no handle in salsas. -plates in bulk dry goods. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21839971

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease on floor behind cooking equipment.

10-08-5

Detail 21839970

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -in ice machine and bar ice well. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21839975

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior, doors, gasket of cold prep table soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 21839974

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of dinner napkins on floor by bar. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21269496

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. -0ppm after priming and multiple cycles run. Machine does not appear to dispense enough sanitizer. Repeat Violation

01D-01-5

Detail 21269495

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -no proof of parasite destruction for tilapia used to make ceviche. Operator will not serve undercooked.

08A-02-6

Detail 21269499

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -bags of raw shrimp above tray of prepared chili rellenos in reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-01-4

Detail 21269492

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. -salsa bar lacking protection. Recommend sneeze guard above open salsas.

01B-13-4

Detail 21269490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -small insects in bulk flour and maseca. Operator discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 21269494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot dogs, steak 53 in right end reach-in cooler on cook line less than 4 hours. Door not closing properly due to torn gasket. Ambient thermometer reads 50°f. Product moved to different cooler.

52-03-4

Detail 21269491

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -burrito al mar states crab on menu, facility uses imitation crab. Other menu items state krab. Operator must add real crab to item until new menus printed.

31A-11-4

Detail 21269497

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee filling water container at kitchen hand wash sink. Advised. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 21269498

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/. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21269501

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on right door of cook line cooler, does not properly close.

08B-37-4

Detail 21269493

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -food stored in AC/mechanical room, spices, bulk rice and beans. Multiple spice buckets uncovered.

08B-38-4

Detail 21269489

Basic - Food stored on floor. -tubs of meat on floor under shelves in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21269500

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food debris in gaskets of drawers under flat grill.

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 21070348

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 125, placed on stove to reheat. Recheck 180. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Still reheating at callback. Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 21070347

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose attached outside faucet under electrical meter. Hose Bibb northeast corner outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21070346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 21068806

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. 0 ppm. Had wrong rinse agent tube in sanitizer bucket. Advised to wash wares. Recheck 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 21068798

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. Dish person.

50-17-2

Detail 21068800

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/22. Please remit payment as soon as possible. Operator states accountant paid during inspection confirmation number 216061712.

08A-05-6

Detail 21068807

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef in drawers over cut washed vegetables. Emailed safe refrigerator storage poster. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21068801

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 50 raw beef 50 raw chicken 50 operator received delivery, walk in cooler left open. Placed all item in freezer for rapid chill. . No stop sale issued. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21068802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 125, placed on stove to reheat. Recheck 180. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21068805

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose attached outside faucet under electrical meter. Hose Bibb northeast corner outside.

53B-15-4

Detail 21068799

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Rinse agent and sanitizer backwards.

14-45-4

Detail 21068809

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

14-74-7

Detail 21068803

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in not 41 degrees. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21068804

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gasket.

36-73-4

Detail 21068797

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 21068808

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

09-01-4

Detail 20791857

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. Employee put lettuce on plate with bare hands. Manager spoke to employee .

08A-20-5

Detail 20791854

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken above fish and beef on cook line pull out drawers. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20791845

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 20791852

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in kitchen blocked by equipment. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20791853

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

14-01-5

Detail 20791849

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in bulk containers. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20791850

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.

33-14-4

Detail 20791848

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

36-73-4

Detail 20791856

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Trash on floor in back storage area with beans. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20791847

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20791851

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters.

24-18-4

Detail 20791855

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks at server station. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20791846

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand sink next to steam table.