LA UNION RESTAURANT OF FLA
998 1000 S STATE ROAD 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non-food grade bag in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed. Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler, cooked pork 44F - cold holding. Per operator, item was placed in unit from freezer approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item moved to another cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed in walk-in cooler beans (45F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed.
- 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 in reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen, tamales cooked Monday March 17, not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to scoop pico in low bow cooler across from cook line. Employee removed and cups. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed knife handle not stored above shredded lettuce. Employee removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non-food grade bag in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 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. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler, cooked pork 44F - cold holding. Per operator, item was placed in unit from freezer approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item moved to another cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 on top of stove at cook line, rice and beans (129F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Item reheated to 189F. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter, vegetable salad (62F @ 12:25 - Cooling since 10:30). Items were being cooled in a unit with ambient temperature of 61F. Items placed into freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to wash wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. 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 in reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen, tamales cooked Monday March 17, not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 12 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover of ice machine not attached to the ice machine. Observed gaskets torn on true reach in cooler and freezer doors Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At the time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed step ladder in front of hand washing sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At the time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sauce in walk in cooler Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense salt Repeat Violation 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 employee cell phone stored on spice rack. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover of ice machine not attached to the ice machine. Observed gaskets torn on true reach in cooler and freezer doors Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed small ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in bottom of flip top cooler Warning
- 29-01-4:Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed missing cold water handle on hand washing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. See stop sale. Warning
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking then engaged in food preparations without washing hands Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in true reach in freezer raw chicken in stored in direct contact in a thank you t shirt to go bag. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. Some TCS foods in cooler not at proper temperature. Per employee eggs in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. Some TCS foods in cooler not at proper temperature. Per employee eggs in cooler overnight Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (63F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (63F - Cold Holding); sour cream (58F - Cold Holding) per employee not portion or prepared today held less than four hours.employee removed items and placed in other coolers. Ambient temperatures of walk in cooler 50F advised employee to ice down and not to store any TCS in unit unil fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed step ladder in front of hand washing sink Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic garlic containers stored in hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen employee bathroom Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and employee bathroom. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 20 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water valve from hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair though out kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Less than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at rear of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: At time of callback inspection No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at rear of kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chicken base and rice. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic water bottle on shelf with clean pots and pans. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water valve from hand washing sink in kitchen. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair though out kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container salt not identified by common name. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without washing hands. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored in t shirt thank you to go bags in freezer chest. Observed black bean paste being stored in T shirt to go bags in true reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Less than 60 days. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over diced tomatoes in true reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp over cooked beans in True reach in refrigerator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 50F . All other TCS foods not ar proper temperature. Per operator egg held in cooler more than 24 hours. Se stop sale. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cabbage slaw mix (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); caso (52F - Cold Holding); beans and cheese mix. (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held more than 24 hours. Observed raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 50F . All other TCS foods not ar proper temperature. Per operator egg held in cooler more than 24 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cabbage slaw mix (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); caso (52F - Cold Holding); beans and cheese mix. (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held more than 24 hours. Per operator not portioned or prep today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers and plastic water bottles stored in hand washing sink at rear of kitchen. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. And sink located at rear of kitchen. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at rear of kitchen. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 17 total violations (8 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles / surface missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas of floor have damaged surface exposing bare concrete. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken in reach in freezer in standard printer to go bags. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. In True reach in freezer, raw chicken in in standard printed to go bags. 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. In True reach in cooler in back prep area, container of portioned raw shrimp above container of cooked beans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. In True reach in cooler at back of kitchen prep area, Container of raw shrimp on shelf above bulk containers of marinades and sauces. Manager moved shrimp to bottom of cooler. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (55F - Cold Holding) Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. 2) Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. In walk in cooler, bulk containers sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); house crema sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date mark on containers items in cooler overnight. 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. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (56F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In center kitchen fliptop, CENTER FLIPTOP UNIT - cooked pork (66F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (57F - Cold Holding); house pico de gallo (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit between 9:00-9:30am. Employee found unit unplugged and plugged back in. All items moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection 1) in walk in cooler, cut cabbage slaw mix (40F); raw tripe (39F); bulk containers sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); house crema sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks, sour cream and crema sauce in unit overnight. 2) in center reach in cooler cut cheese (43F) Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ PIC tiburcio mayen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. No Certified Food Manager present. PIC Fernando vasquez Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
21
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. Mold like build up in ice bin. Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from uncovered cup by prep table beside walk in cooler. 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. Employee phone and keys on top of fliptop unit just inside kitchen. Unit used to hold to go containers and portion cups. Warning
- 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. Employee washing pots and pans in middle sink and rinsing in end sink. Reminded employee to properly set up sink in correct order. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles / surface missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas of floor have damaged surface exposing bare concrete. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus-pans of plantains on floor under prep table by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on corner of steam well table. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil at cook line not labeled. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Multiple employees changed gloves between tasks without washing hands first. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken in reach in freezer in standard printer to go bags. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In True reach in cooler in back prep area, container of portioned raw shrimp above container of cooked beans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. Per manager eggs in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (55F - Cold Holding) Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. 2) Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (56F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In center kitchen fliptop, CENTER FLIPTOP UNIT - cooked pork (66F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (57F - Cold Holding); house pico de gallo (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit between 9:00-9:30am. Employee found unit unplugged and plugged back in. All items moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Spanish bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee unable to locate test strips. Warning
- 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/ PIC tiburcio mayen Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employees unable to locate thermometer. 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. Individually portioned foods and salsa in front counter glassfront cooler have no date marks. Bulk Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 21 total violations (6 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).