EL FLORIDITA RESTAURANT
8393 BIRD RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths on cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe preparation cooler at cook line, next to the steam table at 58F, not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: During the callback inspection unit still in disrepair, not maintained at proper cold holding temperature. As per manager they already ordered a new cooler. Observed all food items stored in this unit in containers with ice. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe preparation cooler at cook line, next to the steam table at 58F, not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 lbs of raw fish thawing in ROP in the walk in cooler, raw fish was still frozen, manager stated that the employee had just taken it out to the walk in cooler to thaw. Employee removed all the fish from the ROP packaged during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with grease buildup, located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook lune next to the steam table raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding), chef stated food was stored in unit since the night before. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook lune next to the steam table raw fish (53F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding), chef stated food was stored in unit since the night before. Instructed Employee to discard food. Observed also in the same prep cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding), chef stated she had just transferred food items from walk in cooler less than one hour ago. Employee stated to transferred food back to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Petroleum Jelly stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Employee removed it on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of sugar at cook line. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed grill brush stored inside perforated container on floor. Employee placed item on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed groves cutting board at cook line and.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table at back preparation area. Employee removed phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at preparation cooler across from fryers.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at servers station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall mounted fan soiled at back preparation area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at exit door near walk in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at back preparation area.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Observed Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed glass door reach in cooler shelves soiled with black substance.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at back preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in floor at ware washing area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not identified at dry storage area and cafe area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over empanadas at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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 milk (48F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at cafe area. As per employee, since the previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per employee, for 25 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided written procedures. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at cafe area. As per employee, since the previous day. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored on shelf with single service cups and lids at dry storage area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at cafe area. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed No soap provided at handwash sink at hand sink at cook line area.
- 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 egg frittatas and black beans not date marked at walk in cooler. As per employee, products were prepared on the previous day.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic container of flour with cracks at fryer area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door near walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of potatoes stored on floor at kitchen. Employee removed containers from floor. Observed bag on onions stored on floor at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Employee took solution to replenish with chlorine.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per cook, for 15 minutes. employee submerged container in ice. Observed milk (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at fry station. As per employee, less than 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains across from fryer area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink At cafe area.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to prep area. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23. Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Manager arranged tags in order at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser in dish pit not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).