EL RINCONCITO LATINO
6741 SW 24 ST SUITE 16
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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 tiles at front counter and throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter in poor repair sagging and another with water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from fryers torn and in poor repair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk in cooler unsealed concrete floor not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
14
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at dish machine. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter in poor repair sagging and another with water damage. Warning
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at unisex employee bathroom trash can with no lid. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved and not easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee at front counter. Manager throw drink away. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several servers at front counter wearing a watch and bracelets while engaging in food handling. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from fryers torn and in poor repair. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the cook line at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at ice machine. Manager removed scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored behind conduit at preparation area across from grill. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior walls of walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area entrance soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Observed interior vent of double door reach in cooler across from flattop griddle soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk in cooler unsealed concrete floor not smooth and easily cleaned. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roaches at preparation table across from grill at kitchen area. Warning
- 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 tres leches and rice pudding made onsite at reach in cooler at front counter missing production date, as per operator lass than forty eight hours. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
18
Total
31
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen entrance area.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans at shelf at kitchen area not inverted. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at reach in cooler located at storage area by walk in cooler.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantains stored on floor by 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer located at storage area by walk in coolers.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 57F on top of reach in freezer by walk in coolers located at storage area.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line entrance. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Observed hoods soiled with grease accumulation.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler at storage area near walk in cooler.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go trays not inverted at shelf at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream inside reach in freezer at storage area not covered. Observed cooked pork inside walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with heavy grease accumulation behind fryers. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of steam table at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 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 dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Dishwasher set up 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed. Operator prime dishwasher machine during the inspection, final reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Dishwasher set up 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed. Operator prime dishwasher machine during the inspection, final reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (56F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler drawers, as per operator for less than 1 hour prior. Advised operator to put ziplock with ice since they open and close at busy hours. Observed pooled eggs (56F - Cold Holding) at cook line inside container with ice, as per operator for less than 2 hours prior. Advised operator to place product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bib at end of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Chlorine chemical test kit expired on 02-2022 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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 dishwasher unable to answer chlorine sanitation concentration. Coached employee on correct concentration parameters.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached cook on correct procedures, cook washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed big round trash can blocking hand washing sink at cook line, operator removed. 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. Observed 2 new employees Ellen Garcia and Aliena Santiesteban with no health reporting agreement signed. Provided to operator 2 blank copies and employees signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of maximum cold holding temperature, coached manager to correct reading.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 new employees Ellen Garcia and Aliena Santiesteban hired more than 60 days with no proof of any training.
- 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 chicken soup inside reach in cooler at storage area by walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 31 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at food storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at food storage area. **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 storage area and cafeteria. Also Observed ceiling tiles in cafeteria area with water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ceiling not smooth at storage area and cafeteria. Also Observed ceiling tiles in cafeteria area 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 tiles soiled with grease and dust over kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust over kitchen area. **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 at cook line at 48 F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed reach in cooler at cook line at 48 F. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting boards at cook line and sandwich station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed cut marks on cutting boards at cook line and sandwich station. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water all throughout cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed standing water all throughout cook line. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb in kitchen near 3 compartment sink and near preparation area at kitchen missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed hose bibb in kitchen near 3 compartment sink and near preparation area at kitchen missing vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at single door reach in freezer not accurate at 190 F. Also Observed ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers unreadable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed ambient thermometer at single door reach in freezer not accurate at 209 F. Also Observed ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers unreadable. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
21
Total
31
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at food storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - Cardboard used under cutting board. Observed cardboard under cutting board on prep table at cook line. 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 storage area and cafeteria. Also Observed ceiling tiles in cafeteria area with water damage. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust over kitchen area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf above oven not inverted. Warning
- 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 at cook line at 48 F. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting boards at cook line and sandwich station. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water all throughout cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of condensed milk stored on floor at cook line near office. Employee removed condensed milk off of floor. Observed box of oranges stored on floor at front counter. Employee removed oranges from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer at storage area. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on reach in cooler door handle in front counter sandwich station. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over sandwich prep station and wait station over sugar container. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave above steam table with accumulation of old food debris. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 3 lights at cook line not functioning. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light at entrance of cook line missing light shield. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored in reach in freezer at storage area with no cover. Observed cooked beef in walk in cooler not covered. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets with Chlorine stored on floor in front of reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed sanitizer bucket from the floor. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and proceed to plate cooked steak with no hand wash. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs, changed gloves and began portioning chicken soup with no hand wash. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables in reach in cooler at storage area. Observed raw beef stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (62 F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near hand sink. As per manager, since the previous day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (62 F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near hand sink. As per manager, since the previous day. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 ham croquettes (122 F - Hot Holding); tequeños (113 F - Hot Holding); empanadas (112 F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (127 F - Hot Holding). At hot box at cafeteria area. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb in kitchen near 3 compartment sink and near preparation area at kitchen missing vacuum breaker. Warning
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer at single door reach in freezer not accurate at 190 F. Also Observed ambient thermometer at reach in cooler drawers unreadable. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at cook line. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef stored in reach in cooler with no label. As per manager, beef was cooked previous day. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 31 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 21 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
- 25-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Shredded beef 46F; Creole sauce 50F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous day. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Shredded beef 46F; Creole sauce 50F all cooling at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous day. 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 cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Advised manger to remove excess product from containers. Observed cooked shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (54F - Cold Holding); cooked clam (50F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. As per manager items were placed inside unit less than 2 hours prior. Observed flan (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter dessert area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); churrasco (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for 30 minutes. Employee placed bags of ice over products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Observed raw churrasco at 48F Cold holding at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Advised employee to add ice to bag placed on top to completely cover product. Observed raw beef at 41F; raw swai 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. Observed cut lettuce at 43F; cut tomatoes 42F all cold holding at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. Observed flan at 43F; creme brule 43F all cold holding at standing reach in cooler at front counter. Observed Creole sauce at 38F Cold Holding; cooked mixed vegetables 48F Cooling Admin Complaint
- 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 container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at back preparation area on top of oven. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding reach in cooler door unable to completely close at front counter area. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen. Employees removed debris. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen and in front of office. Observed floor tile cracked in front of flat top grill. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at bottom of wall at storage area across from reach in cooler. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at back meat preparation area. Employee removed knife. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked ground beef, soup, empanadas and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at front counter. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Warning
- 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 ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee removed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on glove procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ground beef (53F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager item was prepared on the previous day Observed cooked beef (72F - Cooling) As per manager item was prepared two days prior. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at flip top reach in cooler near ware washing area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Advised manger to remove excess product from containers. Observed cooked shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (54F - Cold Holding); cooked clam (50F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler across from flat top grill. As per manager items were placed inside unit less than 2 hours prior. Observed flan (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter dessert area. As per manager, for 2 hours. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); churrasco (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for 30 minutes. Employee placed bags of ice over products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 whole chicken (115F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at back preparation area. As per manager item has been there for approximately 1 hour. Manager took product to walk in cooler. Observed cooked plantains (117F - Hot Holding) at room temperature near steam table. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Manager placed container inside steam table. Observed cooked onions (129F - Hot Holding) As per manager item has been there for 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at storage area. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cafeteria area and meat preparation area near walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 container of flan and cooked beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. as per manager, items were prepared on previous days. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 25 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).