LOS JALAPENOS TAQUERIA 4
11510 SW 147 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-24-4:Basic - Observed 2 metal cooking pots and 2 food storage containers stored outside of mobile unit. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks not inverted. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with employee. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Manager Certification for Juan Carlos expired on 4-20-23. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container, plastic squeeze bottle and cooking utensils stored in hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at grill area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed wall soiled with food debris at grill area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed wall soiled with food debris at grill area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at grill area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed wall soiled with food debris at grill area. **Time Extended**
- 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 cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed cook beef at 51F, cooked chicken 50F all cold holding at reach in cooler. As per person in charge, less than 2 hours. Employees moved products to reach in freezer. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed liquid waste tank stored directly on ground. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed liquid waste tank stored directly on ground. As per person in charge, company will be onsite on 4-23 to remove. **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 2 employees hired less than 30 days, no proof of health reporting agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: 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 employees hired less than 30 days, no proof of health reporting agreement. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning
- 16-04-4:Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris at grill area. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked beef (84F - Cooling) silver reach in cooler. As per employee, more than 2 hours. Warning
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 20 containers of rice pudding, 10 3 leches, 8 flan at reach in cooler. Employee unable to provide invoice. Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 20 containers of rice pudding, 10 3 leches, 8 flan at reach in cooler. Employee unable to provide invoice. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. 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 cooked beef (98F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (92F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (92F - Hot Holding) at room temperature. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Employee began reheating to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed liquid waste tank stored directly on ground. 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 2 employees hired less than 30 days, no proof of health reporting agreement. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored outside of mobile unit. Observed cooking pots stored outside behind mobile unit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cooking pots stored outside behind mobile unit. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed ice buildup up in white reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 35B-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service door open during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service door open during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill heavily soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed shelf underneath flat top grill heavily soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted on preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed single service trays not inverted on preparation table. **Time Extended**
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 containers of flan and 8 containers of 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed 4 containers of flan and 3 containers os 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. Employee discarded products. **Time Extended**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining container of cilantro at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cilantro wrapped with paper towels at reach in cooler across from grill **Time Extended**
- 41-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of insect spray stored on shelf with onions. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of insect spray stored on shelf. **Time Extended**
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 containers of flan and 8 containers of 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed 4 containers of flan and 3 containers os 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice. Employee discarded products. 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); green sauce with fresh tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler near microwave. As per employee, since the previous day. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed corn at 74F at steam table. As per employee, since the previous night. Discussed proper hot holding procedures with employee. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (107F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on stove. Employee moved products to flat top grill to reheat tom165F. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed cooked corn at 74F at steam table. As per employee, since the previous night. Discussed proper hot holding procedures with employee. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at 3 compartment sink. Observed temperature at 80 F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed no hot water available when valves are open at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 food employees Carlos and Miguel employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Observed food employees Carlos and Miguel employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: 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**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at hand wash sink. Observed temperature at 80 F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. As per person in charge, well water is obtained from neighboring building. Discussed approved water sources with person in charge. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. As per person in charge, well water is obtained from neighboring building. Discussed approved water sources with person in charge. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
10
Intermediate
10
Basic
8
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-24-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored outside of mobile unit. Observed cooking pots stored outside behind mobile unit.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor near service window. Employee removed bag of onions from the ground and placed 6 inches above ground. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white reach in freezer.
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service door open during inspection.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill heavily soiled with old food debris.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted on preparation table.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
- 21-40-4:Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Observed wiping cloths hanging to dry outside of mobile unit.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food employee waging and rinsing containers and cooking utensils, no sanitization step.
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 containers of flan and 8 containers of 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining container of cilantro at reach in cooler.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag inside prepartion reach in cooler.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of insect spray stored on shelf with onions.
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 containers of flan and 8 containers of 3 leches cake at reach in cooler. Person in charge unable to provide invoice.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); green sauce with fresh tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler near microwave. As per employee, since the previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); green sauce with fresh tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler near microwave. As per employee, since the previous day.
- 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 cooked beef (107F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding) at room temperature on stove. Employee moved products to flat top grill to reheat tom165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of insect spray and cleaner stored on shelf with onions.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On-Site
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water tank overflowing and draining directly onto ground.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hot or cold water available when valves are open at hand sink.
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at 3 compartment sink. Observed temperature at 80 F.
- 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 food employees Carlos and Miguel employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training.
- 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.
- 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 questions about proper cooking, cooling, and cold holding temperatures. Person in charge was coached on temperature procedures. Provided temperature handout to person in charge. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valves are open at hand wash sink. Observed temperature at 80 F.
- 27-02-4:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. As per person in charge, well water is obtained from neighboring building. Discussed approved water sources with person in charge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 28 total violations (10 high priority, 10 intermediate, 8 basic).