EL ATLACAT RESTAURANT

3199 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: tray with raw shell eggs stored above a container with cooked beans Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen, tortilla area: pans stored on and inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen: bags of corn on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage: dented can on clam juice.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dry storage area: containers with rice and beans.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505905

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505547

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357225

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen: bowls inside containers with flour and assault. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between the flip-top reach in cooler and the prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Kitchen: container with peeled onions stored on the floor
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door and ceiling.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in front of the cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the hand washing sink by the entrance from the dining room to the kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Kitchen: container with salt not labeled. 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 cooked chicken (58F - Cooling); cooked rice (56F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked the 12am, and placed inside the walk in cooler overnight. Discussed with the operator,proper cooling methods and provided the handout. Operator discarded the food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (58F - Cooling); cooked rice (56F - Cooling). As per operator, cooked the 12am, and placed inside the walk in cooler overnight. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Prep table by the three compartment sink: 4 small flying insects inside a container with unpeeled onions and 9+ small flying insects landing on unpeeled plantains; dry storage area: 3 live small flying insects by the water heater. 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. Corrected On-Site 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. Observed all employees sign the form on the shift. **Corrective Action Taken**

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(3,137 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Dine-in
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