DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHEZ ELDA TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

544 GATEWAY 4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10804950

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718274

  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain removed from hand sink at front counter. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans 69F, cooked yesterday stated owner. In glass door refrigerator in kitchen covered and stacked. See stop sale Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans 69F, cooked yesterday stated owner. In glass door refrigerator in kitchen covered and stacked. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over plantains in glass door refrigerator in kitchen. Cook placed eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shredded chicken date marked 3.13.25 kept more than 7 days in glass door refrigerator. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, dishes stored in sink at front counter. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. 1 employee in kitchen working hired more than 60 Days ago. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717567

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood under microwave next to cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxtails (96F - Hot Holding); in hot holding alto sham. Hot holding unit not turned on. Operator turned unit on. At recheck 20 minutes later oxtail is 102F. Advised cook to reheat oxtail to 165F on the stove. chicken (118F-138F - Hot Holding); cooked 2 hours ago, sitting on a shelf above stove. Operated reheated chicken to 178F in the oven, for further hot holding. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Cooked spinach 96F Hot Holding Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755223

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 1 Dead roach on premises, behind food manager license on the walll in front office. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee juice container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in glass door cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Rice stored on floor in front of stove. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety pork thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature on chest freezer. Warning
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood under microwave next to cook line. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans 54F , pasta 57F, white rice 47-50F. Foods cooked yesterday, all covered and stacked together in deep covered containers. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice and beans 54F , pasta 57F, white rice 47-50F. Foods cooked yesterday, all covered and stacked together in deep covered containers. See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed celery and carrots in glass door cooler. Operator removed shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oxtails (96F - Hot Holding); in hot holding alto sham. Hot holding unit not turned on. Operator turned unit on. At recheck 20 minutes later oxtail is 102F. Advised cook to reheat oxtail to 165F on the stove. chicken (118F-138F - Hot Holding); cooked 2 hours ago, sitting on a shelf above stove. Operated reheated chicken to 178F in the oven, for further hot holding. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. shredded lettuce (65F - Cooling) ; sliced tomatoes (64F -Cooling) left out at room temperature on kitchen prep table. Operator stated prepared 20 minutes ago. Operator placed foods in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jenae Swann 5/25/19 Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521166

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen in poor repair
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce on floor By bathroom of kitchen Plantains on floor in kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pork (60F - Cooling); pork (50F - Cooling) in freezer chest. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Food in large plastic buckets and covered.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pork (60F - Cooling); pork (50F - Cooling) in freezer chest. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Food in large plastic buckets and covered.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (50F - Cold Holding); on top of freezer chest. Operator states food not prepped or portioned. Removed from cooler less than four hours ago. Placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of frozen peas in hand sink
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8520598

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366772

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in chest freezer - cooked pork not covered - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler - raw shell eggs over plantains - operator removed eggs from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach in cooler - white rice (63F - Cold Holding); black bean rice (59F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (56F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach in cooler - white rice (63F - Cold Holding); black bean rice (59F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (56F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator Provided paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning