LOS VERDES
Los Verdes Court
Florida, 34207
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards at kitchen area grooved.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back. Repeat Violation
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washed soiled knife and return to food production. Coached manager and had employee wash hands and wear new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container of cooked beef patties (89F - Cold Holding) under flat grill at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Coached manager on correct procedure. Product was moved to cooler for rapid cooling.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Paper towels were provided. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/15/2024
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with wet nesting at ware washing area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door of restaurant.
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Missing lid at time of inspection.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle placed on dirt landing located behind store by dumpster.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle touching potato chip crumbs inside container near back exit. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use plastic containers located in the walk-in cooler used to store hot dogs and cut lettuce. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of trash bags stored on the floor. Located at dry storage by back door.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small ladder blocking hand washing sink at front counter. Ladder was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef burger and steak on menu not identified as per consumer agreement. Manager marked items on menu. 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 two employees working for less than sixty days with no employee health agreement signed. Manager had employees fill out agreement during inspection.. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445469
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler near cookline.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under a yellow cutting board located next to kitchen dish machine. Manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris located on shelf above prep counter. Manager cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled, located above kitchen prep cooler. Manager labeled squeeze bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding); arepas (63F - Cold Holding) located on top of kitchen counter, less than 4 hours. Manager placed all food items into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 7/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340455
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed and tested quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee filled a new sanitizer bucket with quaternary sanitizer, test again at 400ppm. Corrected On-Site
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