RINCONCITO CUBANO CRIOLLO RESTAURANT & CAFETERIA
890 SW 87 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed raw shell eggs at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Still observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate in container of yellow rice at steam table in kitchen area.Operator removed plate during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles soiled with food residue in kitchen area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at prep table across from cook line. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food prep in kitchen area. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of yuca stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Operator provided sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under handwashing sink at front counter. Operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of black beans uncovered in dry storage area. Also observed container of bread crumbs uncovered in dry storage area. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to mop sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of bread crumpled not labeled in dry storage area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over container of assorted desserts in walk in cooler. Operator moved container of dessert to a different shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at prep table next to cook line in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator moved raw shell eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator the door was kept open during rush hour. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside chest freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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 chicken empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (120F); cheese tequenos (120F - Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue at prep table next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 tres leches cake at front of establishment in standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator cake was made 02/15. Operator date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled in dishwasher area. Operator properly labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen. Manager removed the handle from the ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 inside sugar container with handle inside contact with product. Manager placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line. Manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans, cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed thorough kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over raw tequenos inside walk in freezer. Manager properly placed products by cooking tempeture. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager for approximately 3 hrs. Manager placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation 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 ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (122F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 1.5 hrs. Manager willingly discarded products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to wash equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employees certifications for Erika O, Marvin A, Tomas A, Estefany M, Cesar A expired on 2023. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label at washing area. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water was shut off at handwash sink next to triple sink. Manager shut on hot water. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at salad station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at salad station. **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handler wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handler wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also cloth on cutting board across ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also cloth on cutting board across ice machine. **Time Extended**
- 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 pollock croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (129F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager turn up the temperature for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed pollock croquettes (123F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (124F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (124F - Hot Holding) Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board with food debris on steam table across cook line. Also cutting board across triple sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board with food debris on steam table across cook line. Also cutting board across triple sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
17
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hoodie and perfume stored on shelve next to spices at dry storage. Manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid in disrepair next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer next to ice machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from hot box handle at front counter. Manager removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside rice with handle in contact with product. At steam tableEmployee placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed 2 wiping cloths under cutting board across ice machine. Employee removed the cloths.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on shelve over steam table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at salad station.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at salad station.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handler wash sink next to triple sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour, salt and lentils stored uncovered at dry storage.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains (Frozen) thawing at room temperature on shelve at cook line for approximately an hour. Manager placed the products inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board on steam table, also cloth on cutting board across ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs over cooked pork inside walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (49F - Cold Holding); whole fish (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); liver (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to kitchen exit door. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed pooled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed product in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 pollock croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (129F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Manager turn up the temperature for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at front counter triple sink. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board with food debris on steam table across cook line. Also cutting board across triple sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed 2 Nonfood-grade basting brush at coffee station. Manager discarded the brushes. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cooked pork stored inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per manager was cooked 2 days ago. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 26 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine top exterior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed dish machine top exterior still soiled. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pots not inverted at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed cleaned pots not inverted at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen area and front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed grooved with cut marks cutting boards throughout kitchen area and front counter. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair next to front counter door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed reach in cooler in poor repair next to front counter door. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen area and front counter. Also food container soiled throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed cutting boards red soiled throughout the kitchen area and front counter. **Time Extended**
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans, inside walk in cooler without date mark. Also tuna salad, and chicken salad without date marked. As pero operator for more than 24hrs. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed black beans, tuna salad, and chicken salad without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
16
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine top exterior soiled. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside salt at cook line, also inside white rice at steam table. Operator removed the bowls Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned pots not inverted at kitchen area. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi mahi and fish not frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator removed the items from the packages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed not current license displayed. Operator provided and displayed current license. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen area and front counter. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in cook line without hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair next to front counter door. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris under storage shelves throughout oth units. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler and sweet plantains stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored black beans, raw chicken, raw pork, raw beef not covered inside walk in cooler. Also flour, salt, beans, lentils and rice not covered inside dry storage. Operator covered the food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in solution throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at front counter. Operator discarded the solution and refill and final reading (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and flour inside dry storage without label. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over pork inside walk in cooler. Also raw chicken next to beef inside reach in cooler next to front counter door. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee removed floor mat and then engaging in food service without changing gloves. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (49F - Cold Holding), beef empanadas (47F - Cold Holding) custard (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Also Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (49F - Cold Holding), beef empanadas (47F - Cold Holding) custard (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Also cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at sandwich station as per operator for more than 24 hrs. Repeat Violation 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 first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. 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. Also Observed first temperature at 12:30 shredded beef (124F - Hot Holding), went back at 2:00 and last reading shredded beef (123F - hot holding) on stove at kitchen. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled throughout the kitchen area and front counter. Also food container soiled throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided. Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush in coffee machine at front counter. Warning
- 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 black beans, inside walk in cooler without date mark. Also tuna salad, and chicken salad without date marked. As pero operator for more than 24hrs. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 27 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 16 basic).