PUERQUITO ASADO RESTAURANT

4080 E 4 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/17/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee pineapple juice inside ice machine. Employee removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Employee provided personal hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris on top preparation table . Employee removed to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men bathroom. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Health Inspector (2025-01-17)
2025-01-17
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 8/5/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained with water by back entrance door.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by wall to bathroom entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at preparation area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at men's bathroom.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to store raw pork inside reach in freezer at preparation area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ladies bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Health Inspector (2024-08-05)
2024-08-05
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 4/22/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by wall to bathroom entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the mens bathroom.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food Inspector #8577186
2024-04-22
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 4/5/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Still observed, as per owner they gonna replace it on next day. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8616054
2024-04-05
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 2/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on Men bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **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 missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on double door reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on men bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink with slow draining water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink, water leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, mixer soiled. And micr interior soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed on Men bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on men and women bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8576866
2024-02-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 12/18/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on Men bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on top kitchen area . Warning
  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing cove molding next to ATM machine by bar area. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on double door reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on men bathroom. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink with slow draining water. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink, water leaking. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, mixer soiled. And micr interior soiled Warning
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed on Men bathroom. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both bathrooms. 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. Observed for Dayilien Ondarza working at restaurant for over sixty days. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on men and women bathroom. Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Repeat Violation Warning
Food Inspector #8341918
2023-12-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 8/18/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. **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. No training for Mayra Acosta. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. Admin Complaint
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the front counter next to coffee machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8321932
2023-08-18
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).