EL JARDIN DE LOS SABORES
14657 SW 42 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by garbage can, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clorox in spray bottle with no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor across 3 compartment sink.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restroom.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw Chicken breast over unwashed produce at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mixer machine blocking handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate provided for Maricela Lopategui.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
- 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 Legna
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
- 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 black beans and rice and beans, held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with hole at storage area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.
- 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 utensil handle stored inside sugar. Operator relocated handle. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not inverted in cook line. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70F. Operator changed water to hot water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag with raw chicken , raw beef at white reach in freezers.
- 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 raw pork and raw beef stored over corn and hash brown at reach in freezer. Discussed with operator he needed to rearrange products.
- 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 beef. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 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 chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer. Discussed with operator he needed to rearrange products.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at preparation table. Operator put inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrected On-Site
- 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 mangu (127F - Hot Holding) at grill. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator turned on the grill to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand washing sink. Operator removed trash can. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator brought paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 19 total violations (8 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 oil containers stored on floor at back kitchen. Operator removed them and placed them properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers To go stored on the floor. Operator removed them and placed them properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator removed it and stored mop properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed towel in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several thanks you bags with meat inside at reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen and dry storage. Operator removed thank you bags and placed items in grade bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken over onions inside reach in cooler at back kitchen. Operator removed them and placed them properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at kitchen preparation area. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand washing sink at cooking kitchen line. Operator removed utensils and placed them at three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge working more than 5 months. Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several plastic bottles with oil , mojo, and vinegar in kitchen. Operator labeled them. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).