Pilar’s Empanadas Argentinas

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on Reach-in-Freezer . Corrected on site Warning

Basic – Food stored on floor. Roulades stored in case on floor in kitchen. Corrected on site Warning

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected on site Warning

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor of office. Warning

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at front counter not inverted. Corrected on site Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple racks of empanadas uncovered in Walk-in-cooler. Warning

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready to eat meals in Reach-in-Freezer no date mark. Ready to eat empanadas in Reach-in-cooler no date mark. Operator stated items prepared two days prior. Will add date mark. Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (75F – Hot Holding) in front case operator stated the items are warmed before service. Discussed Time as a public health control or proper holding temperature with operator. Corrective action taken Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towel near hand washing sink by three compartment sink. nnPaper towel dispenser in restroom not functioning, nnBoth corrected on site Corrected On-Site Warning

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. 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. Found unsigned form, discussed signing forms with operator. Warning

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Corrected on site Warning