LOS CARINGAS LATIN AMERICAN FOOD
3580 W 18 AVE STE 110
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable at preparation table across from stove in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under food preparation table rusted and soiled.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter next to drink cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over pico de gallo in standing reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cooked salmon (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator began reheating the salmon. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice pudding, chocolate pudding, fruit cups and pork lard without minimum labeling at front counter.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small fryer on prep table not under a hood suppression system.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above steam tables on front counter. Repeat Violation
- 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 a scoop inside sugar container touching the sugar. Operator placed correctly the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed on self service display cooler milk desserts and fruit cocktails, no labeled. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door cooler at kitchen with rusted shelves. Operator cleaned it the door handles. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature at a shelf across from three compartment sink.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen. Operator replaced it. Corrected On-Site
- 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 at steam table boneless chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding);fried chicken wings (115F - Hot Holding) According to manager placed on steamer 90 minutes ago, manager took food items to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer at kitchen soiled with food residues for couple days.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Observed hand wash sink at kitchen used as a dump sink. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed a certificate expired for Arturo.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 scoop for sugar handle buried in sugar. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in co sub table at front counter. sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (59F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) Item placed in unit about 2 hours ago, according to manager. Unit no working properly. Employee moved food items to a working reach in co at kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand was sin. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with old food debris.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles through kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of desert mix stored on floor at storage area at kitchen.
- 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 scoop stored inside container of sugar touching the sugar.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cups with milk desserts, rice pudding, cut melons, and cut fruit cups, for customer self service at refrigerated display cases at dining area. No labeled. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish filets thawing at room temperature. Operator put fish filets under cold running water to properly thaw.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in solution at front line. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder milk not labeled at front counter. Employees labeled container of powder milk. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cut vegetables at reach in cooler. Employee moved cut vegetables to top shelf above raw pork. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at reach in cooler at kitchen. Employe placed chicken on bottom shelf away from raw pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 cooked onions (90F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (84F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Manager took items to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at preparation area at kitchen soiled with old food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal spoon stored at hand wash sink. Employee rem spoon from inside sink. Corrected On-Site 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 cups with milk desserts, rice pudding, cut melons, cut fruit cups, according to manager prepared the day before, no date labeled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).