EL PORTON DE LA FLACA
1460 NW 107 AVENUE STE 29B AND 30C, MIAMI 33172
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container with empanada filling at reach-in cooler unit.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout all throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the the kitchen preparation tables and. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potatoes stored in the kitchen floor.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine bin.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all throughout soiled cooling units gaskets.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking/serving cleaned utensils stored food contact first at kitchen table.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all throughout to go trays stored not inverted at kitchen stored above reach-in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box raw fish stored over cooked pork at reach-in cooler unit.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce (69F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area. As per chef for less than two hours, instructed chef to place and hold chimichurri sauce in cold bath always. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
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. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time-of callback inspection observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
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. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
- 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. Observed reach in cooler running at 60F located at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed technician repairing the machine. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer at kitchen rear. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over raw beef inside reach in cooler at kitchen rear. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: 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 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. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes without date at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes prepared for more than 24 hours not dated mark at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: 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. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
20
Total
28
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior of dishwasher machine at front counter
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents all throughout the kitchen soiled.
- 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 reach in cooler running at 60°F located at kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed staff washing and rinsing and skipping sanitizer station.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler running at 60°F located at kitchen area.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter ice machine.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum trays stored not inverted over reach in cooler at kitchen area. Staff removed trays and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping towels at preparation table in the rear.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at all reach in cooler units in kitchen area.
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed grainger grinding equipment stored next to preparation table at the rear.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container not covered at front counter.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed second floor storage with many unnecessary equipments.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all throughout the kitchen area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwashing machine at 0ppm. Operator change chlorine sanitizer tested at 50 ppm 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 chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer at kitchen rear.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried pork belly (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (60F - Cold Holding); empanada filling (59F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooling at kitchen area according to operator since yesterday.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork belly (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tripe (60F - Cold Holding); empanada filling (59F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooling at kitchen area, according to operator since yesterday.
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher staff not using the sanitizing stage at three compartment sink. Coached employee in the correct use and set up of three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 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.
- 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 many containers of chicken, beef , empanadas and cut tomatoes without date at two different reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- 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. Observed the following employees Flor Castaño, Cardina Martínez, Lucía Hoyos, Nuri Cano, Hernan Ospina, Elsa's Valladares and Martin Ospina all expired food handling certificates as 07/25/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 28 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
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. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator placed products in correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: At time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed soiled cardboard on floor near cook line. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator placed products in correct order. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with black mold like substance inside near front counter. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of cooked rice at kitchen area. Observe bowl inside plastic bin containing corn in back prep area. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled with food debris. Warning
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near cook line. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board near cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee engaged in food prep in back kitchen area with no hair net. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of seasoning on floor near back prep area. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle at cook line. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler near prep area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket soiled near prep area. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and freezer with soiled interior in back prep area and near kitchen prep area. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in back storage area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths throughout establishment not store in chlorine sanitizing solution. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three squeeze bottles with sauces with no label near front counter. Warning
- 07-06-5:High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed plastic containers with salsa inside on table for customer use and consumption. As per operator, the containers are refilled once they are empty of half empty. Operator removed all containers immediately. Corrected On-Site 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 over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Operator placed products in correct order. 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 female employee in kitchen area not changing gloves after engaging in raw food prep and touching metal pan handles at cook line. Coached employee to wash hands after changing tasks. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
- 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 form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pan inside hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small bowl stored above the rice. Repeat Violation
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster is missing 1 lid.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 11 knives stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and also hood filters soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meat inside the reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 at the preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees handled soiled dishes to the kitchen and then handled clean equipment without washing their hands.Operator was coached to train employees to wash hands after handling soiled equipment.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was rinsing utensils after sanitizing the utensils. Operator was coached how to sanitize utensils.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licensed expired 10/01/2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 shell eggs stored above a container with sauce. Employee was advised to placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed dessert and empanadas inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (79 F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table. As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee placed raw shell eggs inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork at 48°F inside the reach in cooler as per employee it was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork at 48°F inside the reach in cooler as per employee it was cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
- 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at the hand wash sink at the front counter and also at the kitchen area. 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 20 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).