PANADERIA COLOMBIANA MI CALI
2350 W 60 ST UNIT 14
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean ceramic dessert plates, metal spoons stored on shelf above the hws exposed to splash.
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed employee washed a large pot in the three compartment sink and then stored it on the floor.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at cook line in the kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk in cooler under storage shelves.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair, and also kitchen floor not smooth and easy to clean.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. Observed oven interior soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink located at cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork loin thawing at room temperature in the three compartment sink.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiped forehead with his hands and continued to prepare food without washing hands.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher washed and rinse plates, pots then continued to store it on shelves without sanitizing. Instructed manager to have employee properly clean rinse and sanitize all items before using it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the preparation table at cook line raw eggs (83F - Cold Holding), as per cook eggs were brought to cook lune less than 2 hours ago. Employee retuned eggs to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink located at kitchen, employee turned hot water on site. Hot running water marked 100F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven with heavy grease accumulation.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign available at hand wSh sink at kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at kitchen across from the walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching his face while prepping food, and failed to wash hand and change gloves to continue food prepping.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the upright reach in freezer located in the kitchen across from the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding), stored on prep table at room temperature,as per cook he took eggs out about 3 hours ago. Operator transferred eggs back to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed cheese sticks (87F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge for less than 1 hour. Instructed employee to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel available at hand wSh sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand wSh sink at kitchen.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand wash sink at cook line at 79F, let water run for about 3 minutes and water never got to 85F. Operator had turned the hot water line off. Operator turned off hot water line, verified hot water was at 102f. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside cheese container at walk in cooler.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Coached employee on the right procedures.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in freezer at storage area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce stored on the floor at cook line. Observed raw shell eggs cases and containers of raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at cook line. 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 handle touching salt inside container. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hoods soiled above fryer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cup on floor at dry storage area.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen with slow draining.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and cheese not covered inside walk in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start cooking with no handwashing prior. Coached employee on right procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over dressings at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee unaware of the right procedures to wash, rinse and sanitize at 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on right procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil stored inside handwashing sink. Operator removed and placed utensils inside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures for cheese tequenos at front counter. Provided to operator via email.
- 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 cooked beans at walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
17
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near the hood filters at the kitchen . - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed near the hood filters at the kitchen . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen with black mold like substances. Observed water leaking from the ceiling located at managers office located next to the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen with black mold like substances. Observed water leaking from the ceiling located at managers office located next to the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door located by the cook line in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed reach in freezer door located by the cook line in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by the guest restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by the guest restrooms. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes behind the 3 compartment sink, next to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes behind the 3 compartment sink, next to the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in all reach in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ice build up in all reach in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not shield in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed light not shield in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at guest restrooms and at the front counter hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed at guest restrooms and at the front counter hand sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at employee restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed at employee restroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-52-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and at storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
21
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near the hood filters at the kitchen . - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed near the hood filters at the kitchen . **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen with black mold like substances. Observed water leaking from the ceiling located at managers office located next to the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen with black mold like substances. Observed water leaking from the ceiling located at managers office located next to the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door located by the cook line in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed reach in freezer door located by the cook line in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by the guest restrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by the guest restrooms. **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onions, container with raw pork and food boxes stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed boxes of oranges stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes behind the 3 compartment sink, next to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes behind the 3 compartment sink, next to the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in all reach in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ice build up in all reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not shield in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed light not shield in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at guest restrooms and at the front counter hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed at guest restrooms and at the front counter hand sink. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Fan near entrance of kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed hood filters soiled. Fan near entrance of kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at employee restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed at employee restroom. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
- 36-52-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located in the front counter of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located in the front counter of the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 5 employees hired for more than 60 days with no employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: At the time of the inspection observed employees hired for more than 60 days with no employee certificates Holman Cano, Adriana Delgado and Pedro Norori. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 22 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 21 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
9
Intermediate
5
Basic
34
Total
48
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located by the front counter of the establishment.
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed water leaking from toilet of employee restroom.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of containers of rice, beans, sugar . Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near the hood filters at the kitchen .
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen with black mold like substances. Observed water leaking from the ceiling located at managers office located next to the walk in cooler.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under oven near the storage area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door located by the cook line in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located by the guest restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onions, container with raw pork and food boxes stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers with soup stored next to the hand wash sink. Exposed to splash. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooked rice stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Employee removed rice container from the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes behind the 3 compartment sink, next to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in all reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the cooked yuca.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device on a shell by the preparation area. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not shield in the walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at guest restrooms and at the front counter hand sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Fan near entrance of kitchen soiled.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at employee restroom.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 36-52-4:Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed under preparation table at the kitchen.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container not inverted located by the front counter of the establishment.
- 29-02-4:Basic - Toilet leaking. Observed in employees restroom.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and at storage area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located in the front counter of the establishment.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled located at the kitchen. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed white rice (11:20am) (74F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (11:23am) (96F - Cooling); white rice (12:20pm) (74F - Cooling); cooked potatoes (12:20 pm) (74F - Cooling) at preparation area and walk in cooler. After one hour the rice has the same temperature. Operator moved the cooked potatoes to walk in cooler, and started to reheat the white rice.
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour and rice inside soiled containers.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Obseved Raw beef stored on top of empanadas at reach in freezer. Manager started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken stored over cooked yuca And shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in the Walk in cooler. Manager was informed that he need to relocate the products.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at preparation table at ambient temperature, as per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed shell eggs in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cut potatoes, then went onto serve plate to customer without changing gloves. Explain to employee on proper handling of. gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn at (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler by the front counter. As per the manager was outside to serve customers.
- 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 chicken empanadas (101F - Hot Holding) and tequeños (74F - Hot Holding) located the front counter of the establishment. Manager discarded the empanadas and moved the tequenos to reheat.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm) at front counter.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by shelves located in the employees restroom. Manager started to remove the shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing Located next to the 3 compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the preparation area.employee replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed 5 employees hired for more than 60 days with no employee training.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink and the restrooms, temperature at 79F. Hot water shot down.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 48 total violations (9 high priority, 5 intermediate, 34 basic).