ALTA VACA GRILL
7740 NOVA DR B 1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of cooking oil stored on the floor in front kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles, box of beef, box of raw shell eggs stored on the walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine the ice scoop in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water temperature 67F next to rice cooker.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (123-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat on cooker. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line and dishwasher area Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date mark on meat sauce prepared 03/19/2021 Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.in dishwasher areas
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at handwashing sink at dishwashing area in disrepairs.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertically separated from cheese in flip to cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed TCS cheese sliced on 10/11/2024 not date marked.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce made on 10/11/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooking oils stored on kitchen floor.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed an open box with dinner rolls stored next to handwash sink exposed to contamination. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation
- 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/. Observed food manager certification expired on 12/12/2023
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored cooking oil. Operator removed oil from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1: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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, potatoes cooked yesterday morning. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over Parmesan cheese. Operator moved cheese to another shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed operator bulletin **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container of liquid soap and wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink next to flip top cooler at front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made chimichurri in walk-in cooler per operator made Sunday.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).