EL SITIO COFFEE BAR INC

19 NE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream milk (58F - Cold Holding) stored on top of prep table. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Gasket.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked rice located inside reach in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed mashed potatoes (48-50F - Cooling) as per operator cooling from last night. See stop sale.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand located bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503901

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Kitchen.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located cook line area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plastic containers stored directly on floor near reach in cooler.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 00 ppm. Recheck chlorine 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw pork. Operator stored properly.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361426

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at kitchen area.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm); Recheck Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Located kitchen area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables soup and beef empanadas inside reach in freezer.
  • 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.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
  • 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. Mariana Soledad, Michael.
  • 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, cooked chicken, cooked beef not date marked.