DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BRISA DE ESPANA

8726 NW 26 ST #21-22

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed several items rolling storage cart with soiled handles and tray slides.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a few at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 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 at front counter line on food contact shelve, employee relocated the phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-23-4:Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Observed several items at drying rack so tables at dishwasher machine area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of clams stored on the floor at walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serving aluminum trays stored on the floor at dry storage area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork chops thawing at room temperature still frozen at prep table, chef relocated it to walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled soiled wall at preparation area over small reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed towel stored out of sanitizer bucket at cook line.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front counter changing gloves at not washing hands, employee relocated the was coached on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed wrapped cheese stored in same tray as wrapped raw whole fish, chef relocated the cheers to different cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored at front counter handwashing sink by slicing machine.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed several items at handwashing sink next to employees bathroom entrance. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a substance like mold at ice machine/bin at front counter area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks nor longer cleanable at preparation table across from cooking line.
  • 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 cell phones stored on kitchen table. Staff removed the phones. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of olive oil in plastic containers stored on the floor at 2nd floor dry storage area. Staff was instructed to removed item from the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking in cooler fan covers dusted. Observed dusted cover fan grill at table next to 3 compartment sink. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler pastries area.
  • 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 raw salmon at walk in cooler 2nd floor, staff relocated the salmon to another rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil ( as per chef for less than two hours) (78F - Cold Holding) at kitchen table. Chef moved product into walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at preparation table kitchen area. Staff washed and sanitized it. 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 Quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and not test kit available.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels available at handwashing sink next to employees bathroom. Staff provided a new roll. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: At time of callback inspection observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen **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 inside kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance inside kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance inside kitchen area **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter serving line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed ice scoop properly stored. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: scoop handle in contact with ice **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed establishment packaging cured meats and hard cheeses with not production date or time and not removed from packaging within 48 hours. Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed establishment packaging cured meats and hard cheeses with not production date or time and not removed from packaging within 48 hours. Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. At time of callback inspection on 07/08/24 was informed by operator that OPQ was contacted and all documents were provided to operator. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above croquettes mix inside WIC second floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above croquettes mix inside WIC second floor **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above fries **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 not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8667946

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside RIC at bakery area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed inside RIC at bakery 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 inside kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance inside kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncover receptacle at both bathrooms inside kitchen area for all employees use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed uncover receptacle at both coed bathrooms inside kitchen area for all employees use. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter serving line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed ice scoop properly stored. **Time Extended**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hoods filters in kitchen area with heavy accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed kitchen hoods filters in kitchen area with heavy accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed establishment packaging cured meats and hard cheeses with not production date or time and not removed from packaging within 48 hours. Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in grocery bag inside RIC prep area inside kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed raw beef stored in grocery bag inside RIC prep area inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above croquettes mix inside WIC second floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above croquettes mix inside WIC second floor **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer warewashing machine. **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 not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555807

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside RIC at bakery area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance inside kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncover receptacle at both bathrooms inside kitchen area for all employees use. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located all throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and unsealed concrete patch in front of 3CS. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp stored on floor inside WIF. Observed bucket with croquettes mix and raw swai stored on floor inside WIC second floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter serving line. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen area. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several utensil in standing water 110F on counter top at bakery station area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located under cutting board at prep table inside kitchen. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hoods filters in kitchen area with heavy accumulated grease. Warning
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed establishment packaging cured meats and hard cheeses with not production date or time and not removed from packaging within 48 hours. Discussed with manager proper HACCP plan requirements or stop the use of the ROP. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located all throughout the kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in grocery bag inside RIC prep area inside kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cartons of raw shell eggs store above croquettes mix inside WIC second floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); potatoes salad (53F - Cold Holding); octopus salad (54F - Cold Holding); ; (52F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); cheese cake flan (50F - Cold Holding); custard pudding (55F - Cold Holding) at front counter display RIC, less than four hour. Maintenance arrived to adjust temperature of cooler units. At time of inspection maintenance arrived and increase temperature of the RIC to proper maintain temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 tortilla plain with potatoes (83F - Hot Holding); tortilla chorizo (87F - Hot Holding) at top front counter holding at room temperature, less than 4 hours. Employee removed food items into another cooler unit. Observed chorizo sausage (122F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit front counter, less than 4 hours. Manager directed employee to reheated to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen staff washing wiping cloths at HWS inside kitchen area by WIF. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer warewashing machine. 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 not all food items made from the previous day stored in WIC with not date marking. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555540

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled. **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 throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes and containers of food stored on floor at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed boxes stored on floor at walk-in freezer **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers at kitchen area. **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 at walk-in cooler, freezer and reach-in freezers and coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed gaskets soiled at walk-in cooler, freezer and reach-in freezers and coolers. **Time Extended**
  • 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed cardboard and aluminum foil used to line food-contact shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Chef began removing all cardboard from shelves. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused plastic containers with different food products used inside walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed reused plastic containers with different food products used inside walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink e compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink e compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
  • 03C-89-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed oxtail partial cook inside walk-in cooler with no approved written procedures available. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed oxtail partial cook inside walk-in cooler with no approved written procedures available. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled, inside of ovens soiled, interior and exterior of microwave at cookline, and cutting board soiled at preparation area near cook line, can opener soiled, slicer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed interior and exterior of microwave at cookline, and cutting board soiled at preparation area near cook line, can opener soiled, slicer soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Observed propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382777

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed plate of employee food on top of preparation table.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes and containers of food stored on floor at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid inside the compartment sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
  • 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 handle touching stored inside container of pan rallado at kitchen area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers at kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk-in cooler, freezer and reach-in freezers and coolers.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - Observed In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at preparation table.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Observed cardboard and aluminum foil used to line food-contact shelves.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 82F.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused plastic containers with different food products used inside walk-in cooler.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink e compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of pan rallado with no labeling at kitchen area.
  • 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 tomatoes and vegetable sauce from previous day at 60F cooling.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Observed four 10 gallons containers of cooked tomatoes and vegetable sauce cooling from previous day at 60F. Inside walk-in cooler at second floor. See stop sale.
  • 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed desserts for self service uncovered and large container of cooked paella at lobby with no sneeze guard.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling lettuce and platting and touching lettuce with no gloves.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Observed containers of medicine improperly stored on top of preparation table.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over open container of cut tomatoes at walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed three boxes of 24 eggs each stored at room temperature.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish on preparation table at 80F and mussels at 84F at preparation table. Calamari at 79F and shrimp 47F on preparation table at kitchen area. Observed milk at 53F and flan at 54F at reach cooler at bakery area. Potatoes salad 58F, tuna salad 58F, cooked shrimp 58F, and Spanish tortilla 58F all at display cold holding unit at front counter.
  • 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 ox tail on top of preparation table at 119F at kitchen area, cooked paella 107F, white rice 92F, succi cream at 126F at steam table, and lamb at 122F at oven at kitchen area. Ham Croquettes 119F and chorizo 103F at hot holding unit at front counter.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray next to food at bakery area.
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef not knowing cooling parameters and cooking temperature for stuffed products.
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff did not know proper quaternary concentration use for three compartment sink sanitizer.
  • 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed oxtail partial cook inside walk-in cooler with no approved written procedures available.
  • 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 operator with cleanup procedures via email.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked octopus uncovered at walk-in cooler and cooked salsa containers too deep for proper cooling at walk-in cooler at second floor.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk-in cooler shelves soiled, inside of ovens soiled, interior and exterior of microwave at cookline, and cutting board soiled at preparation area near cook line, can opener soiled, slicer soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by reduce oxygen machine at front counter and mop bucket.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front counter next to coffee machine used to clean cloth towels and utensils.
  • 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 operator with employees reporting agreement form via email.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for Spanish tortillas.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed reduced oxygen packaging
  • 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, mixed vegetables, cooked pork no date marked inside walk-in cooler.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

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★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(1,708 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Liquor Store
✓ Grocery Or Supermarket
✓ Bakery
✓ Store
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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