SANTA FE NEWS AND ESPRESSO DESIGN DISTRICT

140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 8/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave and baking oven so-called with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed microwave and oven interiors soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed cutting board soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-08-19)
2024-08-19
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 6/20/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave and baking oven so-called with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed microwave and oven interiors soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all hand wash sinks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed no hand wash signs. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed mop still not stored correctly. **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 at front counter hot box chicken empanadas (102F - Hot Holding) and ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding). As per employee for about 3 hours. Employee began to reheat empanadas and croquettes. Observed at rice cooker , rice (125F - Hot Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours. Employee began to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed chicken empanadas (98F - Hot Holding) and ham croquettes (111F - Hot Holding). As per employee for 2 hours. Observed at rice cooker , rice (131F - Hot Holding). As per cook for about 2 hours. Employees began to reheat items during callback inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed cutting board soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand sink used as dump sink for coffee utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed sink still being used as dump 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 for employees, Jose Hadad and Ana Laura present at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8698289
2024-06-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 6/19/2024

High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen plastic gallons of cooking oil stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler container of ground beef stored on floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave and baking oven so-called with food debris. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all hand wash sinks. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at prep table. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed at front counter bottle water stored in drinking ice. Employee began to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter clean lobby tables and dishes, then proceeded to make customers espresso. Coached employee on proper hand washing between task. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed at front counter bottle water stored in drinking ice. Employee began to discard. Warning
  • 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 at kitchen prep cooler cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 5 hours. Employee removed to discard. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter ham and cheese croissant (84F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 3 hours. Employee removed and placed into cooler. Observed at kitchen prep cooler cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 5 hours. Employee removed to discard. Observed at lowboy reach in cooler burger patties (64F - Cold Holding); raw beef (61F - Cold Holding) as per cook for about 2 hours. Cook placed items onto ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 at front counter hot box chicken empanadas (102F - Hot Holding) and ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding). As per employee for about 3 hours. Employee began to reheat empanadas and croquettes. Observed at rice cooker , rice (125F - Hot Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours. Employee began to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand sink used as dump sink for coffee utensils. Warning
  • 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 for employees, Jose Hadad and Ana Laura present at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8617100
2024-06-19
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/19/2024 revealed 16 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 2/21/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
9
Basic
4
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A pot of cooked white rice and raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. A case of canned tomato sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided at all handwash sinks. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/01/2023. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display hot box at front service counter - Hot holding: chicken empanada 68-69 F, cheese croquette 89-94 F. Discussed proper hot holding temperature is 135F or above with operator. Operator set hot box to higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. The only handwash sink in kitchen blocked by dry food storage shelves, employee states that they washed hands in three compartment sink instead. Discussed with operator about proper handwash in handwash sink. Warning
  • 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 by email. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in coolers in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only handwash sink in kitchen blocked by dry food storage shelves. Stacked bus pans and buckets stored on handwash sink. Employee removed items from handwash and relocating storage shelves from handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alex Scolnik. Warning
  • 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. 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. Provided by email. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator. Operator hand wrote sign and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Cooked ground beef and cooked white rice in walk-in cooler. Warning
Food Inspector #8356071
2024-02-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 9 intermediate, 4 basic).