SAN MARCOS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 7 badly dented cans with pineapple juices on storage shelve. Operator informed and stop sale issued. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dry storage areas. Operator killed and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in refrigerator drawers at cookline. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw beef stored over plantains in Dukers freezer. Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed operator touch raw chicken and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then charge his gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomatoes cold held at 44F and raw shrimp in refrigerator drawers at 44F. As per operator, both items transfer to units 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on both items for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 11/18/2024 Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on sticky traps in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed fly sticky tapes hanging in kitchen Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at 2 handwashing sinks in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed box with unwashed peppers stored over container with cheese in reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Three compartment sink set up to quaternary 200ppm. Per manager will use three compartment sink for sanitation until dish machine is repaired. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed dish machine chlorine at 10ppm. Per manager maintenance is expected to repair dish machine later today. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24. 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. Observed two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed no live flies in establishment during inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 10ppm. Three compartment sink set up to quaternary 200ppm. Per manager will use three compartment sink for sanitation until dish machine is repaired. This violation must be corrected by 09-18-24 Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies in dish area and one live fly in bar area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and corrected to quaternary 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice 112F at 1:30, cooked and cooling since 1:00, down to 110F at 2:45. Rice held covered at room temperature for approximately 1.75 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded rice during inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris on can opener at kitchen area.

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

Basic - Exterior doors at dish area and dry storage hallway has gaps at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line and near mop sink.

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine in server station.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F at cook line. Manager removed utensils and water during inspection. Corrected On-Site