STEPHEN'S DELICATESSEN / LA COCINA
1000 E 16 STREET
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Throughout the kitchen areas.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with mayonnaise stored on the floor, near the kitchen stove. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 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 establishment used 4 hours for precooked fries. Discussed with operator and emailed form. As per operator fries prepared 1 hour before the inspection no.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand sink, located at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can employ handwashing sink.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
- 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. Observed vegan meatloaf with date marked of 12/31/23, inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 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. Observed vegan meatloaf with date marked of 12/31/23, inside walk in cooler. 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. Employees name Joseph, Miriam, Maui, Carlos, Eddie with more than 2 months of being hired. Warning
- 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. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed form and employees signed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).