LA FIESTA CANTINA

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. -dish machine 0ppm chlorine, employee replaced bucket 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. -bartender using bare hands for placing limes inside beverage for customer Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored directly on top of container of salsa -raw beef stored above cut peppers Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -poblano sauce, Yucatán sauce, cooked beef marked more than 7 days prior inside walk in cooler Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on wall next to hand washing sink on cookline -1 live roaches behind refried on floor at end of cookline next to stove. Person in charge exterminated roaches Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -queso, cooked beans, cooked beef, cooked ham Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked ham 45-46F inside pan below grill, manager stated from day prior. -shredded cheese 54F, cooked peppers 52F, cooked beans 51F, raw bacon wrapped jalapeños 55F inside cooler located directly below grill more than 4 hours per manager, see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -person in charge stated all products placed into warmer from cooler after being cooked on a prior day around 3-4 hours prior cooked beef (119-149F - reheating); queso (119-149F - Reheating); refried beans (122-129F - Reheating) -see stop sale, callback inspection required to verify compliance for reheating for hot holding. Provided written instructionsWarning Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -peroxide/medicine/first aid supplies not inside case stored above rack containing ice buckets/ice scoop Corrected On-Site

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. -soft cheese inside walk in cooler

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -dish rack blocking front of handwashing sink Corrected On-Site

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/ -No certified manager present at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink in back next to mixer

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard lining wire racks in back next to ice machine

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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches behind refried/equipment on floor near base of wall Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cookline behind equipment/around floor drain

Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of chips on floor in back next to fryer -containers of fry oil on floor in back Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall in disrepair near walk in door -wall near handwashing sink in back Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -lowboy on cookline across from stove

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of container in back on shelf across from walk in -exterior of container for dry beans in dry storage area

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. -advised to obtain commercial use knife block that can be disassembled for proper cleaning/sanitizing or to use a magnetic knife holder

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash on cookline across

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -on top shelf across from walk in

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -extinguisher in back near back door in overcharge/red zone Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen after coming in from back door, and began preparing food at cook line without washing hands -employee entered kitchen from back door prior to handling clean equipment without Washing hands -manager had discussion with staff during inspection. To verify compliance next day. Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee handled raw shrimp skewer prior to plating cooked food and handling tortillas without washing hands prior to touching clean/ready to eat product. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -cook cleaned off old food debris with rag at cook line grill prior to handling next food order with same gloves on Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -queso Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -thawed fish inside vacuum sealed packaging Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sauce(from cooked peppers) 117F-129F, verde salsa 109-119F, cooked pork 115-120F for 3 hours per manager, reheated to 165F for hot holding -queso 90-110F, for longer than Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -raid roach spray stores above ice buckets next to ice machine

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -significant stain/soiled cutting boards on cook-line -carbon build up on flat top Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

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/ Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -entrance to kitchen in server area

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

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

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. -see stop sale

Basic - Disrepair/damage to wall. -coolers at end of cookline

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above prep table next to stored food Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -fly tape above makeline cooler in prep area of cook line Corrected On-Site

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. . Warning

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -above cooler at end of cookline

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled wire rack/shelving at end of cookline above coolers -wire racks in ware washing area

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. -out back, standing water inside curbed sink

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash behind grill

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live flying insects near lowboy containing salsa -2 flying insects near ice machine in prep area flying insects around cook line near cutting board Warning

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked peppers 48F, sliced cheese 50F, cheese stuffed jalapenos 49F inside drawer under grill on cook line. -sauce(cooked peppers), sour cream, 48F, cooked corn/beans 47F, shredded cheese 46-47F, inside both lowboys at end of cook line. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -pico de gallo 62F after 4 hours from prep , inside cooler across from stove. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -knife stored inside hand sink basin on cook line Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents on cook line with significant black substance built up

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep table next to cutting board Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -racks for pots and pans

Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers of salsa inside kitchen Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -bulk rice, handle resting inside food Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine air filter

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -bottom shelf underneath tortilla chip holder

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered inside dry storage. -sugar Corrected On-Site

Basic - Uncovered ice well near sink exposed to splash. -near entrance to kitchen

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Poncho, Veronica Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler fan cover; shelving lightly soiled and rusted - dish area clean storage area pull thru Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain, handsink next to can storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Drain connected but leak still present. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 swarming in dry storage area near ice machine Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: 1 live fly, dry storage Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired 4/1/2022 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on lid to dry black beans container, operator killed and disposed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: 1- on wall in dry storage area 2-on floor behind dry storage rack 1- on dry storage rack All near hot water heater Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cookline triple cooler: Pico 53 tcs guac 63 shredded cheese 63 shredded lettuce 61F sour cream 63F. Stocked within previous hour per operator In double cookline cooler: 61F tcs jalepeno sauce, goat cheese 49F. Stocked within previous hour Walk in cooler guaiillo 46F salsa diablo 46F -operator relocated all products to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Reach in cooler at end of cookline: Diced tomatoes 60F, pico 60F, sour cream 61F, cut leafy greens 66F, guacamole 59F, operator placed products on ice bath. Items were in cooler for less than 2 hours per operator.. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Poncho, Veronica Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles in the chemical closet near office Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Pink substance Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in black beans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Triple cooler at end of cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler fan cover; shelving lightly soiled and rusted - dish area clean storage area pull thru Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain, handsink next to can storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Drain connected but leak still present. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Approximately 25 swarming in dry storage area near ice machine Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired 4/1/2022 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 on lid to dry black beans container, operator killed and disposed Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -ceviche shrimp -salmon, available undercooked upon request Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cookline triple cooler: Pico 53 tcs guac 63 shredded cheese 63 shredded lettuce 61F sour cream 63F. Stocked within previous hour per operator In double cookline cooler: 61F tcs jalepeno sauce, goat cheese 49F. Stocked within previous hour Walk in cooler guaiillo 46F salsa diablo 46F -operator relocated all products to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 90-100F, hot holding approximately 30 minutes. Removed to reheat Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cookline cutting boards - can opener blade soiled (corrected on site - interior ice machine -soda nozzle in bar area Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Poncho, Veronica Warning

Intermediate - No soap/paper towels provided at handwash sink. Bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles in the chemical closet near office Repeat Violation Warning

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in black beans Warning

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee beverage in cooler with food to be served. Double tall cooler in prep room, Monster Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above prep area Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Triple cooler at end of cookline Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Walk in cooler fan cover; shelving lightly soiled and rusted - dish area clean storage area pull thru Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -Forks, expo area Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef left at room temperature to thaw 58F; pork. Moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain, handsink next to can storage Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -right hand reach in cooler all products less than 2 hours, operator relocated to walk in cooler: cut leafy green (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pico (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); guacamole (59F - Cold Holding); pico (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (64F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - queso, 74°F, held off temperature control les than 1 hour Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiles Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, ahi tuna Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at bar Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - red substance Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. - employee drinks on shelf with tortillas Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -right side reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - warewashing area Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. -Manager corrected employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Shredded beef 127°F.-Reheated to 168°F -Shredded chicken 133°F-136°F -Reheated to Hot holding cabinet caso/cheese 100f Wait station tcs soup 165f Warning

High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly Ibuprofen stored on shelf above prep table at waitstation Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chipotle sauce made 11/11 Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut tomatoes 46°F, Sour Cream 49°F, Shredded Cheese 46°F, Cut Leafy Green 47°F, Sour Cream 43°F, Sour Cream 43°F, Cheese 54°F, Salsa 44°F Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with hand with liquor at bar Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener soiled - soiled cutting board at bar Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Ahi tuna tostada Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - bar Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -No soap located at hand wash sink near cookline. 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. -Observed one certificate. Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Spray bottle hanging with single service items on front line Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -2 vents rusted in dish area Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Long cutting board on cook line - Walk in freezer Gasket torn Warning

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

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Personal items stored on shelves above microwave. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on 3rd reach in cooler on front line. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Rice container Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soybean shortening stored on floor near can opener. -Container of sauce stored on floor in walk in freezer. -container of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler -container of margarita mix at bar Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - bar Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bar cooler Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters over both cook lines soiled. -Build up of grease on cook top - shelves under prep tables. - gaskets soiled on walk- in -cooler - soda hoster at bar Warning

Basic - Spoons at wait station not presented handle first. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -Walk in freezer floor soiled with debris. -Floor soiled under dish machine. Warning