LATROPICAL ARTISAN PALETAS
328 CRANDON BOULEVARD 109
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on every reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
9
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed strawberry syrup cases on floor by back exit door.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on every reach in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 77F at front counter.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on top of reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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 to operator via email.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking hand washing sink at kitchen area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed manager order books but certificate was not filled for each employee. Advised operator to order more books and give the training to all employees and fill one certificate per employee. **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. Observed employee Gisselle Labarca with no health reporting agreement hired 2 weeks prior.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer what the chlorine concentration should be for sanitation, coached person in charge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 9 basic).