Palm Valley, St. Johns County

ANEJO COCINA MEXICANA

330 A1A N STE 208, Palm Valley, FL 32082

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Feb 28, 2025
City
Palm Valley
County
St. Johns
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
19

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.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23629766

High Priority - At today’s callback : 2025-02-28. In walk in cooler : Cooked chicken 37°. Cooked beef 38°. Cooked beans 39°. (Overnight temperatures). COMPLIED

03D-02-5

Detail 23629767

High Priority - At today’s callback : 2025-02-28. In walk in cooler : Cooked chicken 37°. Cooked beef 38°. Cooked beans 39°. (Overnight temperatures). COMPLIED

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 23629764

High Priority - At callback : violation in compliance at time of inspection. No queso being reheated. *Complied

12A-11-4

Detail 23629765

High Priority - At todays callback : hands washed adequately Complied

01B-02-5

Detail 23629762

High Priority - At today’s callback : cooked chicken at 50°. 51°. 50°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked pork 49° 50°. 47° 49°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked beef 50°. 49° 48°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Admin Complaint

03D-02-5

Detail 23629763

High Priority - At today’s callback : cooked chicken at 50°. 51°. 50°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked pork 49° 50°. 47° 49°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Cooked beef 50°. 49° 48°. In walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Admin Complaint

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03D-02-5

Detail 23629693

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 50°. Cooked pork 48°. Cooked Beans 51°. Cooked chicken 49° walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 23629705

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee returned from bathroom and engaged in food service activity with washing hands second time. Inspector intervened. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23629680

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packages of fully thawed out tuna in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23629688

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef 50°. Cooked pork 48°. Cooked Beans 51°. Cooked chicken 49° walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23629687

High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso cheese sauce (90F, Hot Holding) in warming unit in prep line. Item reheated to 170°. Placed about 1 hr prior. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23629707

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large quantities of foods , stacked , covered pans during cooling. Cooked beef 50°. Cooked pork 48°. Cooked Beans 51°. Cooked chicken 49° walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures).

36-36-4

Detail 23629737

Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in corner kitchen. Priority: Basic

23-24-4

Detail 23629735

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

06-09-1

Detail 23629731

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: 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. 5 packages of fully thawed out tuna in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23629738

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple jackets / clothing on food containers / food prep areas in kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 23629733

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

10-20-4

Detail 23629732

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23629734

Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23407143

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef and raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawer under grill on cook line, per manager cooler recently broke and had employees put ice in cooler, items in cooler less then a couple of hours. shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled container in top section of reach in cooler on cook line, per employee items have been there less then 1 hour, excess lettuce moved. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler per manager door to cooler has been consistently open for several hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Raw fish and raw chicken 45F in drawer of reach in cooler under cook line, per manager cooler is being replaced today and all items have been in cooler for 1 hour, employee started to moved items to walk in cooler. Shredded cheese 44F, tamales 45F in walk in cooler per manager they just had a delivery and the door was left open for less than 1 hour. Admin Complaint

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23403287

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. Reading 0ppm, sanitizer container empty, container replaced and re tested to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-12-4

Detail 23403288

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food or clean equipment without washing hands. Employee touched raw beef with gloved hands then handled clean plate with ready to eat food without washing hands or changing gloves between tasks.

14-31-5

Detail 23403289

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in to go bags on cook line.

08A-05-6

Detail 23403278

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp ceviche and box of raw hamburgers stored over bag of onions in walk in cooler. Also raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and raw beef in reach in cooler drawers under grill on cook line, items flipped.

01B-13-4

Detail 23403282

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Soiled soda line inside bin of drink at bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23403279

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef and raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawer under grill on cook line, per manager cooler recently broke and had employees put ice in cooler, items in cooler less then a couple of hours. shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in over filled container in top section of reach in cooler on cook line, per employee items have been there less then 1 hour, excess lettuce moved. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler per manager door to cooler has been consistently open for several hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23403283

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef broth seasoning (119F - Hot Holding) on grill on cook line, per employee sauce has been there less then a couple of hours, sauce moved to warmer part of grill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23403284

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of all purpose cleaner stored with napkins in cabinet in dining area.

31B-03-4

Detail 23403277

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at bar.

31B-04-4

Detail 23403285

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station on cook line. At hand wash station at bar area. Employee corrected during inspection

23-03-4

Detail 23403286

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

08B-39-4

Detail 23403281

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting unwashed tomatoes straight from the box in prep of kitchen.

25-06-4

Detail 23403280

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go to containers in server area in kitchen.

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-04-5

Detail 22661863

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. All ceviche on all menus state the is it raw and has a single asterisk, but asterisk does not lead to the consumer advisory on the menus. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: 60 day warning from initial inspection Time Extended

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 22658571

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of pineapple juice at bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 22658574

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Open container of milk in server area by bar with a date of 2/13.

03A-02-5

Detail 22658569

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (61F - Cold Holding); cooked corn on the cob (54F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter next to cook line, per employee both items where taken out of walk in cooler no more then a couple of hours ago, both items placed back in walk in cooler. queso dip (48F,48F,48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) all items in walk in cooler per manager the cooler was being serviced and door was consistently opened approximately 2 hour prior. raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) sitting out in prep area in kitchen, per manager they employees are going to prep beef, but beef was sitting out the duration of the inspection, manager put beef back in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22658572

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tamales (119F - Hot Holding) in warming unit in prep area in kitchen, per employee tamales have been in warmer for several hours, temperature of warmer turned up. Corrective Action Taken

02B-04-5

Detail 22658573

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. All ceviche on all menus state the is it raw and has a single asterisk, but asterisk does not lead to the consumer advisory on the menus. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22658570

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of large ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22177089

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At time of inspection walk in cooler holding a ambient air temperature of 47F. Operator began removing all time/temperature control food for safety stored in the walk in cooler for over four hours. Operator had employees discard; queso (50F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); beef empanada (49F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (48F - Cold Holding); beef patty (49F - Cold Holding); flautas (49F - Cold Holding); taquito (50F - Cold Holding); tamales (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48/49/50F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); artichoke dip (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48/49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At time of follow up inspection establishment has had maintenance on the walk in cooler but ambient air temperatures still holding at 48F. All items prepared the night before stored in the walk in beer cooler and relocated to the walk in cooler. In the walk in cooler stop sale on all time/temperature control food for safety cold holding; cooked shrimp 50F, Squid 49F, bacon wrapped peppers 49F, can of peeled tomatoes 48F, birria 49F, cut lettuce 48F, ham 49F, fish 49F, salmon 48F, tuna 48F, shrimp 49F, steak 49F, pork 49F, chicken 48F. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22177088

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At time of inspection walk in cooler holding a ambient air temperature of 47F. Operator began removing all time/temperature control food for safety stored in the walk in cooler for over four hours. Operator had employees discard; queso (50F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); beef empanada (49F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (48F - Cold Holding); beef patty (49F - Cold Holding); flautas (49F - Cold Holding); taquito (50F - Cold Holding); tamales (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48/49/50F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); artichoke dip (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48/49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: At time of follow up inspection establishment has had maintenance on the walk in cooler but ambient air temperatures still holding at 48F. All items prepared the night before stored in the walk in beer cooler and relocated to the walk in cooler. In the walk in cooler stop sale on all time/temperature control food for safety cold holding; cooked shrimp 50F, Squid 49F, bacon wrapped peppers 49F, can of peeled tomatoes 48F, birria 49F, cut lettuce 48F, ham 49F, fish 49F, salmon 48F, tuna 48F, shrimp 49F, steak 49F, pork 49F, chicken 48F. Admin Complaint

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 17Total: 29

35A-02-6

Detail 22175752

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies observed in the area between the prep station and dish area. One fly observed in the dry storage area.

08A-02-6

Detail 22175756

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer uncovered container of raw beef patties stored over plastic wrapped bags of raw fish. Operator asked employee to rearrange the walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22175766

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, container of raw beef patties over container of ready to eat cake.

12A-09-4

Detail 22175757

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash gloved hands, without removing gloves or placing a new glove over the washed glove.

01B-02-5

Detail 22175777

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At time of inspection walk in cooler holding a ambient air temperature of 47F. Operator began removing all time/temperature control food for safety stored in the walk in cooler for over four hours. Operator had employees discard; queso (50F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); beef empanada (49F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (48F - Cold Holding); beef patty (49F - Cold Holding); flautas (49F - Cold Holding); taquito (50F - Cold Holding); tamales (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48/49/50F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); artichoke dip (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48/49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22175754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At time of inspection walk in cooler holding a ambient air temperature of 47F. Operator began removing all time/temperature control food for safety stored in the walk in cooler for over four hours. Operator had employees discard; queso (50F - Cold Holding); guacamole (49F - Cold Holding); beef empanada (49F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (48F - Cold Holding); beef patty (49F - Cold Holding); flautas (49F - Cold Holding); taquito (50F - Cold Holding); tamales (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48/49/50F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); artichoke dip (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48/49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22175760

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pan on the side of the grill area, shrimp (119F - Hot Holding). Operator asked employee to reheat the shrimp or discard the shrimp. Shrimp to be cooked for employee per operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22175759

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22175751

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has build up of food residue staining. Soda gun behind the bar counter has soda syrup build up in the nozzle. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22175778

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in the dish area used to stored wooden plate holder. Operator relocated the item from the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-32-5

Detail 22175761

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Only a quaternary test kit available to test the chlorine dish machine.

27-16-4

Detail 22175775

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the hand wash sink at entrance to the dining room from the kitchen the hot water handle is not functioning, faucet handle over torqued and unable to be turned to the on position.

22-20-5

Detail 22175753

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance along the top of the ice bin and by the ice chute area. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22175772

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as an scoop in the bulk sugar container. Operator removed the plastic portion cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 22175758

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves in the dry storage area.

24-05-4

Detail 22175765

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets hanging from the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection. Operator inverted the ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22175770

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. In the walk in cooler, fully thawed vacuum packaged salmon and tuna packets fully sealed in the reduced oxygen packaging. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22175763

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on in use prep station. Employee drinks stored on prep table used for chips and salsa. Operator relocated the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22175764

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on shelf over bulk bags of food in the dry storage area. Operator began to remove the personal items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22175771

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22175776

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Char grill on the main cook line missing front cover plate, exposing interior of the grill and catch trays.

35B-08-4

Detail 22175769

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hanging on kitchen ceiling over rack of clean glasses. Employee removed the fly tape from the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22175768

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor on the side of the main cook line and in the dry storage area. Multiple containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator asked employee to rearrange the walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22175755

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in beer cooler have mold like substance build up in the door gaskets.

16-46-4

Detail 22175767

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels attached to clean containers on the shelf over the three compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 22175762

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in the walk in cooler uncovered. In the walk in freezer uncovered container of frozen beef patties. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 22175774

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Bulk container for rice in the dry storage area has cracked lid being held together by tape.

21-12-4

Detail 22175773

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution. Sanitizer solution bucket available at 0ppm.

02D-01-5

Detail 22175750

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar containers in the prep area with no product labeling. Operator asked employee to label the bulk containers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 20

08A-02-6

Detail 21670046

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, open bag of raw frozen scallops stored in container of prepared tamales. Operator relocated the scallops to the correct storage location. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21670051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the main cook line, rice (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam well. Operator adjusted the heat setting on the steam table to raise temperature of rice to proper holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21670040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler opposite the fryer has accumulation of food debris in the door gasket. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. Can opener on the end of the prep table has old food debris on the blade. Operator had employee wash and sanitize the can opener. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21670047

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by the walk in cooler used to fill container of shrimp with water. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21670055

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has mold like substance around the ice chute. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21670041

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bulk container of sugar, plastic portion cups used as a scoop. Operator removed the portion cups. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 21670042

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line the dry storage area shelves under wrapped bags of tortillas. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21670039

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple missing ceiling tiles over the walk in cooler door area. Repeat Violation

24-27-4

Detail 21670044

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At the hand wash sink on the end of the main cook line, clean pot stored next to hand wash sink with no protection from splash. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21670038

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. In the walk in cooler, thawed raw tuna in sealed vacuum package bag.

40-06-5

Detail 21670043

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on in use prep table by the walk in cooler. Employee jackets stored on canned food in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21670056

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the warewashing area, clean metal containers on shelf stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21670054

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the entrance to the main cook line, container of fryer oil stored on the floor. In the walk in freezer boxes of product stored on the floor. Operator had employee relocate the fryer oil. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-52-4

Detail 21670050

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In the walk in cooler, packaged raw beef stored on shelf under leaking condenser. Operator states in the process of having someone fix the condenser. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 21670052

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the waitstation prep table, wet wiping cloth stored under clean cutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 21670048

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at the hand wash sink at the end of the main cook line. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 21670049

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On the service side of pass through window, ripped tin foil lining plastic crate for storage of clean plates.

08B-12-5

Detail 21670053

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, multiple containers of salsa stored in shelf with no cover. Operator placed a lid on the containers of salsa. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21670057

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At time of inspection raw frozen shrimp and beef thawing in standing ambient air water. Operator instructed employee to run the beef under water and relocate the shrimp to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21670045

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and salt on the service side of the cook line with no product labeling. Operator labeled the bulk containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 17Total: 23

22-41-4

Detail 21310442

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. At time of inspection, chlorine dish,aching at 0ppm, operator set up the three compartment sink to 100ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21310424

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, container of raw beef stored in container of raw shell eggs stored over bulk container of sour cream. Operator relocated the eggs and beef to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 21310428

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle personal phone then wrap prepped food in plastic wrap and stored in the walk in cooler. Employee washed hands with gloves still on then discarded the gloves and placed on new gloves.

41-10-4

Detail 21310441

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At time of inspection, containers of lighter fluid stored on shelf over prep table with bowls for tortilla chips and salsa. Operator relocated the lighter fluid to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21310444

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink, no back flow preventer on either side of the connected hoses after the splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21310446

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At time of inspection, hand wash sinks in main kitchen area used for other purposes as evident by a lemon stored in the hand wash sink at the entrance to the kitchen from the dining room and a raw shrimp stored in the hand wash sink closest to the prep area and walk in cooler. Employee removed all items from hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21310427

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has accumulation of mold like substance spots at the interior ice chute. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21310429

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In the back dry storage hallway, cardboard lining metal storage shelf with packages or tortillas stored on the shelf. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21310433

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the main kitchen area, three missing ceiling tiles.

24-27-4

Detail 21310432

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean and sanitized metal pots stored under the employee hand wash sink at the end of the main cook line, operator had employee invert the pans until a better storage space could be determined. Corrective Action Taken

24-07-4

Detail 21310435

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. At time of inspection, blue ice buckets stored on the floor in front of the bulk ice bin. Employee relocated the ice buckets to the proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21310443

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At time of inspection, employee plate of food and employee beverage stored on clean prep table on the service side of the main cook line closest to the prep area. Employee discarded the employee food and beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21310431

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On the bottom shelf of the main prep table in front of the bulk ice bin, employee personal jacket stored on case of unwashed avocados.

24-08-4

Detail 21310425

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On metal storage over the dishwashing area, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21310440

Basic - Food stored on floor. On the main cook line, jug of fryer oil stored on the floor. In the walk in cooler bucket of cut lettuce stored on the floor. In the walk in freezer container of raw frozen shrimp stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21310437

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the main cook line flip top reach in cooler, knife stored inbetween the cracks of the flip top reach in cooler door and the side of the equipment. Operator removed the knife to the property storage location. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21310439

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at the hand wash sink at the end of the main cook line opposite the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21310436

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the waitstation area on the underside of the soda dispenser plate, mold like substance build up behind the soda nozzles.

25-06-4

Detail 21310445

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the end of the main cook line and waitstaff area, single service tin carry out containers not stacked inverted or covered for protection.

08B-12-5

Detail 21310434

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler, multiple containers of salsa,beef,pork and chicken stored with no protection. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21310430

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At time of inspection, raw frozen squid stored thawing in bucket of water on the floor at ambient air temperature in front of the the entrance to the walk in cooler from the prep area. Operator relocated the squid to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21310426

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At time of inspection, multiple soiled wet wiping cloths stored on the steam table, under cutting boards and on the reach in coolers on the main cook line. Operator instructed employees to keep wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 21310438

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On the service side of the main cook line by the prep area, bulk container of flour stored with no product label.

Mar 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 22

41-05-4

Detail 20955815

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. In chemical storage shelf opposite dish area, can of raid pesticide stored with other chemicals.

08A-05-6

Detail 20955826

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer on main cook line, raw bacon stored over container of plantains. Operator rearranged products to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 20955817

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, half full container of cooked pork date marked 03/16/2022.

03A-02-5

Detail 20955835

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At service station in main kitchen, pre-portioned salsa bowls on counter at 70F, operator states the salsa was placed out for the lunch rush 15/30 minutes prior. Instructed operator about the option of time as public health control or the need to leave the salsa in the reach in cooler, salsa was replaced into reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20955823

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area, on storage rack, sterno chemical containers stored over dried corn flake packages. Operator relocated sternos to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20955831

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink by rear exterior door, back flow preventer installed above the splitter on threaded hose bibb. Instructed operator to attach vacuum breaker to black hose non chemical side after splitter.

31A-11-4

Detail 20955820

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar used to store in use pitchers and containers.

16-37-1

Detail 20955825

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available for testing of the three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 20955819

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At main kitchen line hand wash sink by service station, no hand soap present. Operator provided soap. At hand wash sink behind bar, no soap available. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20955827

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin, around the ice chaste build up of mold like substance.

14-01-5

Detail 20955834

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk salt container, plastic portion cup used as scoop. Operator removed the portion cup from product.

14-05-4

Detail 20955818

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In dry storage area, cardboard used to line shelves for dried goods.

24-05-4

Detail 20955830

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored under prep table not inverted for protection/air drying. Employee relocated to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20955833

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.

08B-38-4

Detail 20955828

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, multiple packages of food stored on floor. In walk in cooler sangria container stored on floor.

10-20-4

Detail 20955816

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On main kitchen line, tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator relocated to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20955821

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar container, scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator adjusted to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20955824

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On service station prep counter in main kitchen, wet wiping cloth stored under in use cutting board. Operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20955829

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At main kitchen line hand wash sink by service station and at hand wash sink behind bar no employee hand wash signage.

12B-13-4

Detail 20955814

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler, employee beverage stored on shelf over produce. Operator removed the beverage from the cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 20955832

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on service station prep counter not washed before being cut for service, evident by stickers remaining on the avocados.

08B-12-5

Detail 20955822

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, multiple food items stored without covers, operator instructed a employee to cover all food products with lids or plastic wrap. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 20394292

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment offers raw shrimp or fish (tilapia) for ceviche items on menu. Per Person In Charge , raw shrimp or fish ceviche is provided when customers request it. Menu item : "Anejo Naked Ceviche. Lime infused shrimp or fish, onions , cilantro , Serrano Chile, tomatoes, avocado, sea salt &olive oil " Menus item : "Mango Habanero Ceviche. Fresh juicy shrimp marinated with our house made mango habanero salsa , fresh lime juice , red onions , diced mango, tomatoes, cilantro and avocados " Establishment has consumer advisory under ceviche items on menu. Non-exempt fish, shrimp may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20394286

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.

08B-49-4

Detail 20394287

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened Employee drinks on reach in cooler with restaurant foods.

40-06-5

Detail 20394290

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing on top of cans by dry goods area.

08B-39-4

Detail 20394289

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados with lables still on : kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 20394288

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of flour in dry goods uncovered.

29-11-4

Detail 20394291

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under Hand wash sink located by cookline.

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

03D-02-5

Detail 20389953

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black bean 49°. Cooked beans 47°. Cooked chicken 50°. Cooked beef 47°. (Overnight temperatures) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: At todays callback : cooked foods same temperature as all other foods. 51°. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 20389952

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked black bean 49°. Cooked beans 47°. Cooked chicken 50°. Cooked beef 47°. (Overnight temperatures) Salsa 47°. Butter 47°. Sour cream 49°. cheese 48°. In reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Items in cooler since early this morning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: At todays callback : Cooked chicken 51°. Cooked pork 51°. Cooked beans 51°. Cooked corn 51°. Salsa 51°. (Overnight temperatures) Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20389954

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 47°. Butter 47°. Sour cream 49°. cheese 48°. In reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Items in cooler since early this morning. Stop sale issued. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: At todays callback : foods in walk in cooler at : Cooked chicken 51°. Cooked pork 51°. Cooked beans 51°. Cooked corn 51°. Salsa 51°. (Overnight temperatures) (Note : walk in cooler not holding foods to safe food temperatures) Admin Complaint

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 20355676

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black bean 49°. Cooked beans 47°. Cooked chicken 50°. Cooked beef 47°. (Overnight temperatures) Warning

08B-02-4

Detail 20355689

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut lemons uncovered at bar. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 20355675

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled soiled equipment then put on gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20355690

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen. Warning

14-15-4

Detail 20355682

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. fried tacos in non food grade containers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20355688

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked black bean 49°. Cooked beans 47°. Cooked chicken 50°. Cooked beef 47°. (Overnight temperatures) Salsa 47°. Butter 47°. Sour cream 49°. cheese 48°. In reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Items in cooler since early this morning. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20355684

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 47°. Butter 47°. Sour cream 49°. cheese 48°. In reach in cooler / make table. Opposite grill. Items in cooler since early this morning. Stop sale issued. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20355679

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked soup at 115°. Item reheated to 180° by manger. Was placed at 1 pm per manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20355678

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20355677

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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20355687

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen Hand wash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 20355685

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in flour.

23-24-4

Detail 20355673

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple throughout. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20355674

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.

12B-02-4

Detail 20355680

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen by food area. Manager intervened. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 20355683

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of flour uncovered in dry goods area. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20355681

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cheese in bags thawing at room temperature. Items still below 41°. Moved by manager to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 20355686

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipe/s on counter on kitchen. Repeat Violation