EL JAGUA BAR - CAFETERIA - RESTAURANT
4665 NW 7 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers in establishment. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar at coffee bar area with no label.
- 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. Observed employee Amanda with no agreement, hired less than 60 days. Inspector printed and had employee sign and date. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where dry food is kept in kitchen.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 79F at hand sink in kitchen.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked by garbage can.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at counter. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed in kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored in butter - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed paint brush stored in butter **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor next to stove
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind hand sink at bar soiled with dust
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink in kitchen area leaking.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol wipes on shelf with canned pineapple.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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. Inspector printed form. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge Yidalmis with no training, as per operator Yidalmis has been working at establishment for 5 months.
- 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. Employee Yidalmis with no proof of agreement report. Inspector printed form for operator.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush stored in butter
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed firm form operator. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair. Observed ceiling being repaired. **Time Extended**
- 46-01-4:- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by table with sandwich press on it. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by garbage cans **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above the three compartment sink and hand washing sink with the rebar exposed near light fixture. Observed near hood wall in disrepair.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign located inside of women's bathroom.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside non food grade thank you bags inside of white chest reach in freezer, reach in freezer located at front counter and inside walk in cooler. Operator started to remove the products from the non food grade thank you bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs and raw bacon stored over RTE foods inside of the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken wings stored over frozen French fries inside of reach in freezer located in front counter. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 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 beef stored over raw salmon in white chest freezer.
- 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 pork belly stored on top of frozen ham croquettes and frozen fish sticks inside of white chest freezer.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed detergent stored next to salt. Operator relocated the detergent. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing windex not properly labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by table with sandwich press on it. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Establishment is open to the public. Observed 3 customers served during the inspection. Licensing inspection conducted 9/6/23. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen, bowls stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by a table with a small toaster. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).