EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES
15512 SW 72 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
19
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used for staff and customers. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter, kitchen area, and ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and tiles at hallway to bathrooms showing water stains.
- 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. Observed Valpro upright reach-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 54F. Non-TCS products being stored inside. Advised operator not to store any TCS products in it and to have it fixed.
- 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 9 bags of thawed raw salmon inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Coached operator on proper procedures. Products was discarded. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board grooved at ware washing area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Valpro reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at back of kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile in disrepair in front of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Served plastic container of chicken bouillon stored on floor at back of kitchen area. Coached person in charge on correct procedure.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at grill with a temperature of 129F. Coached operator on correct procedure. Utensils were moved to a hotter part of grill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster at right hand dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white reach-in freezer at back of kitchen with gaskets and door handle soiled. Observed gaskets at two door upright freezer at back of kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpsters lid.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed large metal spoons stored upright on preparation table next to rice cooker. Coached operator on correct procedure.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tostones not covered while stored inside two door reach-in freezer unit at back of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed ice machine in disrepair and not being used at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution at preparation area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles not labeled with common name on shelf over steam table.
- 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 onions (51F - Cooling) and Cooked chicken (60F - Cooling). Both cooked the night before. Coached operator on correct procedure. Products were discarded.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 bags of thawed raw salmon inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Coached operator on proper procedures. Products was discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked onions (51F - Cooling) and Cooked chicken (60F - Cooling). Both cooked the night before. Both products were discarded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 person in charge of kitchen not knowing proper chlorine concentration and staff at cook line not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached both persons on correct procedure.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mauricio food handlers training expired on 04.15.2025.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth at kitchen, ware washing area and front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed Ceiling not smooth at kitchen, ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair underneath reach in freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed tiles in disrepair underneath reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor near white reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed standing water in floor near white reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw potatoes not covered at storage cabinet in hallway leaving to bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed container of raw potatoes not covered at storage cabinet in hallway leaving to bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in freezer at kitchen. As per operator item is not used. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed unused reach in freezer at kitchen. As per operator item is not used. **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains (128F - Hot Holding) at kitchen stove. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator started reheating, second temperature, 187F. Observed portioned creole sauce (120F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sausage (96F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (95F - Hot Holding) steam table, as per operator for 3.5 hours. Operator reheated cooked sausage (186F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (186F - Hot Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed cooked pork at 124F hot holding at fryer area. As per operator, product stored at room temperature for 1 hour. Coached operator on proper hot holding procedures. Observed chicken soup at 112F at took temperature at cook line. As per operator, for 3 hours. Cook began reheating product. Observed cooked plantains at 120F at steam table. As per operator, product placed at steam table less than 1 hour prior. Observed creole sauce at 150F hot holding on char grill. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside container at storage area at kitchen near white reach in freezer. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth at kitchen, ware washing area and front counter area. 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 thawed raw salmon inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Coached operator on proper procedures. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair underneath reach in freezer at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored at stove at room temperature 101F. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water inside reach in cooler below rice cooker at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor near white reach in freezer at kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw potatoes not covered at storage cabinet in hallway leaving to bathroom. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in freezer at kitchen. As per operator item is not used. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing plastic containers, no sanitizer step. Coached employee and employee set up 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cut cabbage and raw chicken stored over raw pork at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 thawed raw salmon inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at preparation reach in cooler across stove, as per operator more than 4 hours. And raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler storage across fryers at kitchen area. Observed portioned creole sauce (120F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator more than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at preparation reach in cooler across stove, as per operator more than 4 hours. And raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler storage across fryers at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 cooked plantains (128F - Hot Holding) at kitchen stove. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator started reheating, second temperature, 187F. Observed portioned creole sauce (120F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sausage (96F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (95F - Hot Holding) steam table, as per operator for 3.5 hours. Operator reheated cooked sausage (186F - Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (186F - Hot Holding). Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Cutting board with stains at preparation table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed bathroom door not self closing. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over preparation table at kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed bug zapper installed over preparation table at kitchen entrance **Time Extended**
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed plastic containers of beans and peas stored in hallway leading to public bathroom. Products not commercially packaged. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed plastic containers of beans and peas stored in hallway leading to public bathroom. Products not commercially packaged. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling vents in bathroom soiled with dust and ceiling vent at cook line soiled with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed ceiling vents in bathroom soiled with dust and ceiling vent at cook line soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 75 lbs Raw Pork (73F-76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for more than 4 hours Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Pork Belly (57F - Cold Holding), Pork (52F -Cold Holding). As per operator, product was placed in reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale Issued . Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 75lbs Raw Pork (73F-76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Observed Soup with Pork (53F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, for less than 1 hour. Employee turned burner on to reheat product. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Pork Belly (57F - Cold Holding), Pork (52F -Cold Holding). As per operator, product was placed in reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale Issued Admin Complaint
- 41-15-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with water and final reading 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10 ppm) Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black stains on cutting board on preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed black stains on cutting board on preparation table at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Emersion blender stored over hand sink at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed plastic container stored in hand sink at ware washing area **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Warning
- 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 and drink on preparation table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed water dripping from air conditioner onto uncovered raw pork at back area. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over preparation table at kitchen entrance. Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Observed plastic containers of beans and peas stored in hallway leading to public bathroom. Products not commercially packaged. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling vents in bathroom soiled with dust and ceiling vent at cook line soiled with black substance. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 6lbs cans of sliced carrots with dents stored on shelves in back storage area. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth, removed gloves, donned the same gloves and began slicing lime at front counter. No handwash. Discussed with manager proper glove procedures and provided handout via email. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Parmesan cheese at standing reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth, removed gloves, donned the same gloves and began slicing lime at front counter. Discussed with manager and employee and sent handout via email. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth, removed gloves, donned the same gloves and began slicing lime at front counter. Warning
- 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 75 lbs Raw Pork (73F-76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for more than 4 hours Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 75lbs Raw Pork (73F-76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Observed Soup with Pork (53F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, for less than 1 hour. Employee turned burner on to reheat product. Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with water and final reading 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Martin Acosta expired 03/02/2019 manager certification certificate. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black stains on cutting board on preparation table at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Emersion blender stored over hand sink at ware washing area. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at bathroom. Employee repaired dispenser. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 21 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled above preparation cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled above preparation cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employees bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employees bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of house made hot sauce container heavily soiled with old food debris at preparation cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed exterior of house made hot sauce container heavily soiled with old food debris at preparation cooler. Employee removed debris. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in hallway leading to public bathroom. Observed unpackaged beans, lentils, plantains, potatoes and onions stored at hallway leading to public bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed unpackaged beans,lentils and limes stored at hallway leading to public bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are off at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are off at 3 compartment sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled above preparation cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with grooves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near standing reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at cook line. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employees bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of house made hot sauce container heavily soiled with old food debris at preparation cooler. Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in hallway leading to public bathroom. Observed unpackaged beans, lentils, plantains, potatoes and onions stored at hallway leading to public bathrooms. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are off at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live fruit flies flying in air at dry storage area. Warning
- 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 at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 plus ppm. Warning
- 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 food employee unaware of minimum cooking temperature for fish. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line with stains. Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
24
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle used to dispense food inside rice and beans containers.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vent and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area and hallway leading to bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on October 1, 2023.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food at cook line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while handling food at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice and water stored on floor at hallway area. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 96F.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled near fryers. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer near water heater.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at unisex bathroom.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Observed wall in disrepair under water heater and hole on wall next to exit to hallway area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. Cutting board was replaced with a new one. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink at front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef not covered while stored at reach-in cooler near three compartment sink.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed at room temperature at kitchen area. Chef moved product to a reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls thorough kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. 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 Beans (70F - Cooling) at reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. As per chef, cooked the night before.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over ready to eat food at reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Cooked Beans (70F - Cooling). As per chef, cooked the night before.
- 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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler at cook line soiled. Cutting board was replaced with a new one. Corrected On-Site
- 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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement, staff started signing form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).