GARCIAS MEXICAN GRILL

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. - queso, 46-47F, in prep cooler at cookline overnight. Operator instructed to discard. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: No cooling Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef 44-45 F, in low boy under flat grill - sour cream, 47F, in prep cooler at cookline overnight - raw beef 53F, small prep cooler Operator instructed to discard. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: -prep cooler by cook line Diced tomatoes 42F, sour cream 47F less than 4 hours, operator reduced amount and placed ice -Small Prep cooler Green salsa 38F, sliced tomatoes 40F -Refrigerated drawers food placed overnight. Raw beef 50F, scallops 48F, raw chicken, 50F , chorizo 50F, raw shrimp 48F ;Operator instructed to discard . Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or soil. - cutting board at small prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles out of alignment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. - bins in expediting area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on small prep cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - ware washing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - beneath cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - white upright freezers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - unnecessary items, wood panels, extension ladder, old equipment, cluttering alcove behind walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - stomach remedy on upright freezer Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - queso, 46-47F, in prep cooler at cookline overnight. Operator instructed to discard. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. - 2 buckets previously containing dish detergent used for red sauce. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - salad bowls stored in direct contact with cardboard box . Operator removed from box. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw ground beef patties over churros, stainless steel freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef 44-45 F, in low boy under flat grill - sour cream, 47F, in prep cooler at cookline overnight - raw beef 53F, small prep cooler Operator instructed to discard. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or soil. - cutting board at small prep table Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not easily accessible for employee use at all times. - back hand sink obstructed by wiping cloth can Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - flan, refried beans, cooked meats. Operator updated. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red container in pico de gallo in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - under wrapped tortillas Warning

Basic - Ceiling tiles out of alignment. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. - bins in expediting area Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - prep cooler near dish machine . Operator removed . Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on small prep cooler Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - ware washing area Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - beneath cooking equipment Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - white upright freezers Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - at ice machine Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - small prep cooler Warning

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - unnecessary items, wood panels, extension ladder, old equipment, cluttering alcove behind walk in cooler Warning

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated operator.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored on walk in cooler shelf above green salsa. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerated drawers 48F - Cold Holding); raw chorizo (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding)/3 hors .Ice was placed. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washware area Handwash sinks soiled with food debris,

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, in walk in cooler, prepared 24 hours ago not date marked. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic container used to dispense red salsa.in walk in cooker,

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.p, under cookline,

Basic - Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or mold. -sides if fryers soiled with grease,

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, wash ware Area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Double door reach in cooler in kitchen Enchilada salsa (86F - Cooling); overnight. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Flour container with debris in storage area. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef raw Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station reach in cooler -milk 45F , operator reduced unit, placed in walk in cooker. -kitchen floor Bucket of raw ground beef 85F thawing overnight. -Salsa 47F at wait station overnight. operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Horchata prorated two days ago not datemarked in bar cooler Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at ice machine employee handwash sink. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in female bathroom ceiling. Warning

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Apron used to cover cheese on equipment as being shredded. Warning

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of salsa stored on walk in cooler floor. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1- box of lemon s stored on walk-n- cooler floor 2- Buckets of salsa stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of kitchen double door reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Ground beef 85F left out to thaw out overnight. Operator instructed to discard. Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onions stored over diced onions in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Washware floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -refrigerated drawers ; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. -Maketable by washware area sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. -Front counter refrigerated unit red salsa (45F - Cold Holding);operator lowered thermostat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Refrigerated drawers no TCS Wait station Salsa 38F Maketable Green salsa 46F, raw beef 44F, spinach 45F. Less than 4 hours , sliced tomatoes 50F ambient cooling. Operator placed in mother refrigerated unit. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen area(s) floor by cookline observed standing water. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen three compartment sink , water is leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood is laden with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen wall tiles missing.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

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.100 PPM Corrected On-Site Warning

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. -fried chips handled with bare hands by food worker . Warning

High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -refrigerated drawers ; raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (52F - Cold Holding); steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. -Maketable by washware area sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. -Front counter refrigerated unit red salsa (45F - Cold Holding);operator lowered thermostat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Indoor walk in cooler . Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -refried beans prepared 48 hours ago not date marked in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense green salsa in walk-in n cooler Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on kitchen equipment door handles. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Kitchen area(s) floor by cookline observed standing water. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Kitchen ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Kitchen three compartment sink , water is leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood is laden with grease. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen wall tiles missing.. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Red salsa in walk in cooler 43°-47°F, placed overnight in large plastic bucket covered in walk in cooler to cool. Operator discarded. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach crawling on kitchen floor. Operator discarded and removed, Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food worker cutting meat ,dropped meat and picked up with gloves. Worker did not change gloves and wash hands. Operator educated worker. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Makeline unit in front of grill. sour cream (47°F - Cold Holding); guacamole (47°F - Cold Holding); chili releno (49°F - Cold Holding); lettuce (49°F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator discarded. Makeline unit by washware area. sliced tomatoes (57°F - Cold Holding); green salsa (57°F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight. Wait station reach in cooler. cheese (47°F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight salsa (47°F - Cold Holding)/30 minutes. Operator returned to walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in kitchen reach in cooler opened 9-11. Operator updated. Cheese opened 9-11-2021 at wait station. Operator updated.Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at ice machine area handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, by ookline. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on kitchen food preparation table. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on frying oil stored on storage area floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken wall tiles by ice machine. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning