SERGIO'S CAFETERIA
3252 CORAL WAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed in the drink area, ice cream scoop in standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the small cafeteria. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the pullout reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the main cookline.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler shelf: salsa with tomatoes prepared on 12/8. Observed operator discarded the salsa. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler shelf: salsa with tomatoes prepared on 12/8.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken room temperature. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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. Corrected On-Site
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dry storage area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dry storage area.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed flip top sandwich station reach in cooler at ambient temperature at 61F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: At the time of the callback inspection, flip top sandwich station reach in cooler in the kitchen: ambient temperature 49F. Maintenance arrived during the inspection. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored inside the unit overnight, as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: During the time of the callback inspection, reach in cooler located by the sandwich station: swiss cheese (47-48F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, all food was stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, panned inside the walk in cooler and then placed on the line. As per operator, placed on the line 2 hours before the inspection. Admin Complaint
- 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 reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored overnight as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pavo (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: During the time of the callback inspection, reach in cooler located by the sandwich station: Swiss cheese (47-48F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, all food was stored inside the walk in cooler overnight, panned inside the walk in cooler and then placed on the line. As per operator, placed on the line 2 hours before the inspection. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to hose by the dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: At the time of the callback inspection 1 hose bibb missing in the cook area. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning utensils and towels in the handwashing sink in the server station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: At the time of the callback inspection observed ice inside a hand washing sink by the server station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
9
Basic
10
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed flip top sandwich station reach in cooler at ambient temperature at 61F. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches beside small reach in freezer under the small warmer. Admin Complaint
- 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 bottles of water on top of ice cream table. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scooper by drink station area: water temperature 78F. Discussed the proper methods with the operator, operator discarded the water and placed another ice cream scoop in a clean container no ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly zapper above cut fruits, limes, lemons, berries area by the bar. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the kitchen Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing still water in the water heater room by the dry storage room. Warning
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed wet mop on the floor by the service station. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains being thawed out in room temperature. Discussed with the operator the proper thawing methods and time as public Health Control. Operator moved the sweet plantains into reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in the back dry prep area. Observed 2 live flies in the waiter station nearby the orange juice squeeze machine, approximately 10+ live flies flying by hand washing sink by the waiter station, 1 live fly flying by the kitchen register in the main kitchen, and 1 live fly land on the take out container on a shelf above the sandwich station. Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork storage inside thank you bag. Operator removed raw pork from bags and placed into clean clear containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over mayonnaise and strawberries in the reach in cooler by the the back prep area. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for proper storage of food. Operator organized reach in cooler correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on a shelf and wall in the water heater room by the back prep area. Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands while wearing gloves in the main kitchen area. Coached the employee, employee washed hands properly Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored inside the unit overnight, as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored overnight as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pavo (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to hose by the dry storage room. Warning
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee washing hands while wearing gloves in the main kitchen area. Coached the employee, employee washed hands properly
- 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 Fabiola Haro with an expired certificate. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in prep area can operate blade soiled, observed ice bin gaskets soiled in the service station, Observed soda nozzles soiled in the servicer station. Observed beer cooler with soiled gaskets. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning utensils and towels in the handwashing sink in the server station. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide quaternary test strips. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 Fabiola Haro with an expired certificate. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel, by the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site 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 form printed but not signed by all employees. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed no soap by handwashing sink service station. Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart of food blocking the exit door by cook area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 28 total violations (8 high priority, 9 intermediate, 10 basic).