BIG CRAZY TACO
Southwest 177th Avenue
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed at three compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop. Employee removed it. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the preparation table and the steam table.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumul food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee plastic cup stored on food take out table in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table. **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table soiled with three dead roaches inside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed steam table soiled with 5 dead roaches inside. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed at three compartment sink **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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Observed Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
8
Basic
26
Total
40
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumul food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in reach in cooler out of temperature.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expiration date 10/31/24. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on steam table in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on wall near stove in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach under steam table in kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee plastic cup stored on food take out table in dining area
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on food take out table in dining area. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at ric across from stove
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 60 seats while only licensed for 49.
- 12B-06-4:Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed vape device located on food handling table in dining area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back exterior door that leads to outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout entire establishment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor tiles located in dining area. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container stored on preparation table in kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda stored on floor near kitchen entrance.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall in dining area near service window.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed steam table soiled with three dead roaches inside. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 54-01-5:Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping device stored on food take out window.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across from stove. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Also observed wall soiled with grease near stove.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc on preparation table in kitchen
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 dead flies in kitchen near reach in cooler.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insect killer stored on shelf in kitchen.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on floor under steam table in kitchen.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Beans (62F - Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomato (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken (56F - Cold Holding); Rice (55F - Cold Holding); Beans (62F - Cold Holding); Green Sauce (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Beef (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they were prepared the previous day. Stop Sale was Issued.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at three compartment sink Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by latter near kitchen entrance.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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 Brenda Gaitan (5 months), Staling Aguirre ( 8 months) Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all handwashing sinks. Repeat Violation
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container not labeled in kitchen.
- 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 sausage in reached in cooler not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 40 total violations (6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 26 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door does not close completely. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door does not close completely. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board not longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed reach in cooler cutting board not longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the exit of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the exit of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed blood meat at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed blood meat at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the grill. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed food employee reporting agreements were signed by employees. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked. As per operator, food was cooked 24 hrs ago. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed food not date marked inside the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 plastic cups used as scoop inside the sugar container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed plastic cup used as scoop inside the maseca container. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked stored inside the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed cooked food stored inside the reach in cooler not covered . **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Operator was not able to provide food handler training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
8
Basic
15
Total
25
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. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door does not close completely. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as spoon inside the maseca container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Ict 2923. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board not longer cleanable. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided a hair restraint. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the exit of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reached 77°F after water was running for about 5 minutes. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed blood meat at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the grill. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice and chicken not covered inside the reach in cooler by the grill. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in standing water next to the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the water and placed shrimp inside the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 employee placed a hair restraint and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee was coached to wash hands properly. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Form was provided to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. 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. Form was provided to operator Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observe Staling Joshua Aguirre Nov 2023, Linny Torres 6 months ago, Fabiana over 2 month. Warning
- 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 rice not date marked. As per operator, food was cooked 24 hrs ago. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 25 total violations (2 high priority, 8 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the entrance to the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed floor in disrepair by the exit of the kitchen. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with cucumbers and a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed bucket with sweetened milk, bucket with cucumbers and plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the kitchen area. Warning Admin Complaint
- 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 desserts at the front of the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed to deserts at the time of the Callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with meat blood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with meat blood. Admin Complaint
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the 3 door reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the 3 door reach in cooler. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet by the entrance of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet by the entrance of the kitchen. Warning **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 5 live flies, flying and landing on the cutting board and food preparation equipment in the kitchen area. Also observed 4 live flies flying in the dining area. Also I found 2 dead flies inside the desserts display cooler at the front area.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed one live flies flying in the kitchen area. Admin Complaint
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed vegetables in the reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed vegetables in the reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef inside the reach in freezer. Employee placed chicken at the bottom. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed raw beef stored over raw pork at reach in freezer. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (59 F - Cold Holding); tres leches (59 F - Cold Holding) rice (46 F - Cold Holding). As per employee desserts were placed in the reach in cooler the night before and the rice was placed inside reach in cooler the night before.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed beans (51°F - cold holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator since 8:00 am. (8 hrs. ago); cooked chicken (55°F - cold holding) as per operator was thawed at room temperature, at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the products. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and not longer cleanable. Also observed can opener soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed cutting board soiled and not longer cleanable. Also observed can opener soiled. Warning **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. As per operator they use bleach to sanitize dishes.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator they use bleach to sanitize dishes.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Warning Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. And also at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. And also at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Warning Admin Complaint
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator. As per operator eggs can be served undercooked/ raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed no Consumer Advisory. Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday morning. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
10
Basic
14
Total
31
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop inside 3 plastic containers in the kitchen area with sugar, salt and beans. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by the entrance to the kitchen. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken plastic container with sugar In the kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with cucumbers and a plastic container with oil stored on the floor at the kitchen area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the kitchen and also at the front line ( reach in cooler with sauces and desserts). Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 desserts at the front of the restaurant. Warning
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at the kitchen area. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with meat blood. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the 3 door reach in cooler. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the reach in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet by the entrance of the kitchen. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the reach in cooler preparation table. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed more than 5 live flies, flying and landing on the cutting board and food preparation equipment in the kitchen area. Also observed 4 live flies flying in the dining area. Also I found 2 dead flies inside the desserts display cooler at the front area.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed vegetables in the reach in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked beef inside the reach in freezer. Employee placed chicken at the bottom. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (59 F - Cold Holding); tres leches (59 F - Cold Holding) rice (46 F - Cold Holding). As per employee desserts were placed in the reach in cooler the night before and the rice was placed inside reach in cooler the night before.. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan (59 F - Cold Holding); tres leches (59 F - Cold Holding) rice (46 F - Cold Holding). As per employee desserts were placed in the reach in cooler the night before and the rice was placed inside reach in cooler the night before.. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and not longer cleanable. Also observed can opener soiled. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator they use bleach to sanitize dishes.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. And also at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator. As per operator eggs can be served undercooked/ raw. Warning
- 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 rice inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday morning. Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. After water running for approximately 5 minutes it reached 80 F Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 31 total violations (7 high priority, 10 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 plastic cups used as scoop inside the sugar container.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked stored inside the reach in freezer.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar not labeled.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.observed meat inside reach in freezer stored in supermarket bags. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork 59° F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee pork was cooked yesterday night.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork 59° F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee pork was cooked yesterday night.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 5 buckets stored on top of the hand wash sink. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).