ESQUINA CUBANA
710 WASHINGTON AVE #1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by reach in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front on hand sink. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside sink with no running water at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: At the time of the callback observed fish thawing inside sink with no running water at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Andres Rodriguez, Pricilla Molina, Oscar Longo, ams Angel Martinez. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed certificate for Oscar Longo issued on 12/22/2021, Andres Rodriguez certificate issue 10/5/2024, Priscilla Molina issued in 10/5/2024. Observed Angel Martinez with no certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed certificate for Angel Martinez issued on 11/4/2024, Priscila Molina issued on 10/5/2024, Andres Rodriguez issued on 10/5/2024. Observed Oscar Longo issued on 12/22/2021. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside sink with no running water at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: At the time of the callback observed fish thawing inside sink with no running water at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Andres Rodriguez, Pricilla Molina, Oscar Longo, ams Angel Martinez. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed certificate for Oscar Longo issued on 12/22/2021, Andres Rodriguez certificate issue 10/5/2024, Priscilla Molina issued in 10/5/2024. Observed Angel Martinez with no certificate. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
14
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at handsink located at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside sink with no running water at kitchen.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar area.
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag with Maduros stored in handsink.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Andres Rodriguez, Pricilla Molina, Oscar Longo, ams Angel Martinez.
- 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.
- 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 beef, and pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen, bar area, and bathrooms. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 29-27-4:Basic - Observed no mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed vaca frita not covered at reach-in cooler at cookline.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink being added to area near bathrooms used by staff.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Javier, Angel, and Carlos hired for more than 60 days with no food handlers training.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and other containers not inverted or protected at kitchen area. Coached chef on correct procedure. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed plates and other containers not inverted or protected at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor made of unsealed cement at 3 compartment area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed floor made of unsealed cement at 3 compartment area. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and bar area. Provided person in charge with signage. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed no mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Admin Complaint
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cilantro sauce with no label. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed squeeze bottle of cilantro sauce with no label. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and other containers not inverted or protected at kitchen area. Coached chef on correct procedure. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor made of unsealed cement at 3 compartment area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of salt and oil stored on floor at kitchen area near white reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and bar area. Provided person in charge with signage. Repeat Violation
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cilantro sauce with no label. Repeat Violation
- 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 Mash potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) cooked last night.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fish at cooling drawers at cook line. Coached chef on correct procedure.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Mash potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) cooked last night not reaching 41F in a total of 6 hours.
- 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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement and it was signed during inspections. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by garbage bin at kitchen area. Chef removed bin. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities form via email.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef in correct procedure.
- 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 beans cooked the day before with no date marking at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and other containers not inverted or protected Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and other containers not inverted or protected **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed plates and other containers not inverted or protected. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of sugar, oil and beverages stored on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection Observed bags of sugar, oil and beverages stored on floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed container of salt and oil stored on floor. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and bar area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and bar area. Provided person in charge with signage. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of oil, flour and rice with no label. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection observed squeeze bottle of cilantro sauce with no label **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: At time of callback inspection observed squeeze bottle of cilantro sauce with no label. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: At time of callback inspection No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
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