LA ESQUINA DE LA FAMA
1388 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dry storage area by the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler in the back prep area: raw beef stored above tomatoes and cilantro. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by the dry storage area: plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor. Discussed the proper methods with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter in the bar area. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the dry storage area nearby the ice machine,
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and countertops.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Sliding glass door stand up reach in cooler: raw whole fish and raw chicken stored above whole tomatoes and whole pineapples Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Observed the operator move the vegetables to another reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cafeteria: ham croquettes (109-114F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator discarded and prepared new ham croquettes. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the three compartment sink: bags with mangoes stored inside the hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar area, dry storage area by the ice machine, and the small cafeteria.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the dry storage area by the ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
16
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 black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in dry storage. **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside of container with beans at dry storage room 1. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed container with no handle inside of container with beans at dry storage room 1. **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage area near exterior door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage area near exterior door. **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 over prep area in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed ceiling tiles over prep area in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils not stored with handle facing up under steam table in kitchen. Observed pots stored on soiled surface above 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed clean utensils not stored with handle facing up under steam table in kitchen. Observed pots stored on soiled surface above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor inside of storage room. Observed bags of flour, plastic jugs of vinegar, jugs of lemon juice stored on floor in second dry storage room. Observed case of oranges stored on floor inside of cafeteria area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed cases of avocados stored on floor inside of storage room. Observed bags of flour, plastic jugs of vinegar, jugs of lemon juice stored on floor in second dry storage room. Observed case of oranges stored on floor inside of cafeteria area. Observed bags of rice on floor inside of storage room. Observed 2 cases of plastic water bottles on floor of storage room. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer near exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer near exterior door. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed establishment does not have proper light shields covers in kitchen and dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed establishment does not have proper light shields covers in kitchen and dry storage. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans inside of reach in cooler in kitchen and dry storage soiled with dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed fans inside of reach in cooler in kitchen and dry storage soiled with dust. **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed outer openings not protected at cafeteria area of establishment. The walls have large openings by the when in shutters are pulled up during operation. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed walls have large wide openings at cafeteria area with no protection during operating hours. When closed, only protection provided are shutters with gaps around. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used stored raw meat products in reach in freezer near exterior door and inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed nonfood-grade bags used stored raw meat products in reach in freezer near exterior door and inside reach in cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 food certified manager arrived during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outer openings not protected at cafeteria area of establishment. The walls have large openings by the when in shutters are pulled up during operation. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed walls have large wide openings at cafeteria area with no protection during operating hours. When closed, only protection provided are shutters with gaps around. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
16
Total
29
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 black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in dry storage. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside of container with beans at dry storage room 1. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage area near exterior door. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over prep area in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils not stored with handle facing up under steam table in kitchen. Observed pots stored on soiled surface above 3 compartment sink. 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 in kitchen area at 48 F. Observed reach in cooler inside dry storage room across ice machine at 51 F. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor inside of storage room. Observed bags of flour, plastic jugs of vinegar, jugs of lemon juice stored on floor in second dry storage room. Observed case of oranges stored on floor inside of cafeteria area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer near exterior door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed establishment does not have proper light shields covers in kitchen and dry storage. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers inside of any reach in coolers. Manager provided ambient thermometers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans inside of reach in cooler in kitchen and dry storage soiled with dust. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed employee closed dumpster lids. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed outer openings not protected at cafeteria area of establishment. The walls have large openings by the when in shutters are pulled up during operation. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insect inside of cafeteria area and 4 live flying insects in kitchen area. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used stored raw meat products in reach in freezer near exterior door and inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw meat over cut cabbage inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over cooked ground beef, raw meat over cooked pork and raw fish over cooked pork inside of reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (51 F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); liquid whole eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (53 F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (53 F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (52 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); butter (53 F - Cold Holding) located inside of reach cooler in kitchen. As per operator, stored inside the reach in cooler overnight. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51 F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); liquid whole eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (53 F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (53 F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (52 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); butter (53 F - Cold Holding) located inside of reach cooler in kitchen. As per operator, stored inside the reach in cooler overnight. Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed shredded pork (67 F - Reheating); shredded chicken (82 F - Reheating) at steam table at prep area. As per employee, items were taken out of cooler and directly into steam table for reheating. Observed temperature of steam table at 160 F. Employee took items back for proper reheating at shredded beef (172 F - Reheating); shredded chicken (199 F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon stored inside of hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Observed employee washing containers inside of hand wash sink in cafeteria area. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at establishment. Manager went and provided new test strips at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 food certified manager arrived during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 inside of bar area. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outer openings not protected at cafeteria area of establishment. The walls have large openings by the when in shutters are pulled up during operation. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink inside of bar area. Manager provided soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 29 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty area or rack. Ware wash area: clean pans stored on a dirty rack and on a soiled wall.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen area: wallets and purses stored on a shelf with bread for the customers Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind the dishwasher and the mop sink
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Dry storage area/back area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table by the
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All hand wash sinks soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.throughout the kitchen and ware wash area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest reach in freezer: raw beef stored inside Thank you carry out bags. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box front counter: ham croquettes (114F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cook3d 1 hour before the inspection.Operator adjusted the temperature dial and discarded. Prepared new ham croquettes. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter, bar: bottles of juice stored inside the hand washing sink. Kitchen, by the three compartment sink: pans stored in the hand washing sink. Small cafeteria, cups and utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. 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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).