Tortas Locas & Bakery

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee and ladies restroom do not have self closing doors.

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair

Observed a 2×3 inch hole in the ceiling tile near back door

Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dishwashing area.

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom

Observed no covered receptacle in the shared employee bathroom.

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable

Observed cutting boards on the cook line with cut marks.

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils

Observed employee drink on front food line. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items

Observed employee items: phone, keys, masks, and wallet above and on food prep areas. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation

Observed employees cooking and preparing foods without hair restraints.

Basic – Food stored on floor

Observed vegetable oil, and flour/sugar mix stored on floor of kitchen. nEmployees placed food on shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris

Employee cleaned out microwave Corrected On-Site

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in food storage area and in back area of kitchen.

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled properly. Observed partially cooked gyro cones in the reach in freezer. Provided and educated operator on safe handling procedures for gyros. Warning

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food

Observed raw meats stored over ready to eat foods in the prep lines reach in cooler

Employees put the ready to eat foods above the raw meat. Corrected On-Site

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

Observed tcs food in the standing reach in cooler at these temps: Cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Jalopenos (50F – Cold Holding); Potatoes (70F – Cold Holding); Pork (51F – Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (51F- Cold Holding)nEmployees stated that they had been in there for more than 4 hrs. Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit

nObserved in the standing reach in cooler at these temps: Cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked Jalapenos(50F – Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (70F – Cold Holding); Pork (51F – Cold Holding).nEmployees stated that they had been in there overnight. Warning

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit

Observed food temps at front steam table: Rice (130F – Hot Holding); Cooked peppers and cheese (130F – Hot Holding).nEmployees stated that the food had been made within 2 hrs. Employees re-heated foods on cook line. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored

Observed window cleaner stored above prep table

Employee removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink

Observed no paper towels at the back kitchen hand wash sink.

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

Observed no proof of employee training. 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

Observed that the Manager has employee forms but none were signed. Warning

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels

Observed paper towel machines in bathrooms not functioning.

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

Per operator establishment offers sunny side up eggs, but fully cooks all other foods

Observed no consumer advisory. Operator posted advisory. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled

Observed a spray bottle containing degreaser without a label

Employees labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site