LA JIBARITA DE PUERTO RICO

470 FL 50
Clermont, Florida, 34711
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/19/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -soda boxes in dry storage -green plantains in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Cooking oil on floor in dry storage **Time Extended**
  • 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted between uses. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: Not inverted in bar area **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on exterior reach in doors on walk in cooler. -exterior can opener in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed oranges over sauces in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -white rice (56F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: white rice (60F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) operator discarded **Time Extended**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw pork and raw beef in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line wih gloves on handled cell phone then handled cooking utensils on the stove. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -white rice (56F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: white rice (60F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.)operator discarded **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. -cod fish (124F - Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to oven for rapid reheat. After 30 minutes 142F. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: cod fish (119F - Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to oven for rapid reheat. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -white rice (56F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: white rice (60F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) operator discarded **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make table on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8894856
2024-11-19
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 9/20/2024

High Priority
9
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on make table on cook line.
  • 40-06-5: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 at entry to kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -soda boxes in dry storage -green plantains in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides on exterior reach in doors on walk in cooler. -exterior can opener in kitchen
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -on floor in dry storage area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -pork thawing in standing water in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed oranges over sauces in walk in cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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. -white rice (56F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.) in kitchen.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect in lounge bar area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs next to cooked pasta in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw pork and raw beef in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -whipped cream cheese in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cream cheese in walk in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line wih gloves on handled cell phone then handled cooking utensils on the stove.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -white rice (56F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.)
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cod fish (124F - Hot Holding), front line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to oven for rapid reheat. After 30 minutes 142F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -white rice (56F - cooling, prepared yesterday, leftover from last night.)
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on make table on cook line.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -eggs on breakfast menu, churrasco steak on lunch/dinner menu. **Warning**
Food Inspector #8788180
2024-09-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 23 total violations (9 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).