SERGIO'S RESTAURANT 3
13550 SW 120 ST # 400A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at preparation cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at preparation cook line. **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 utensils handle touching sugar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Observed utensils handle touching sugar **Time Extended**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at juice station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Insect control device installed over food preparation area at juice station. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cooked rice containers with old label at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic container with old label above dish washer machine. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 4 towels on cutting boards at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Observed 4 towels on cutting boards at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelf rusted and soiled at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-27: Observed reach in cooler shelf rusted and soiled at preparation area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
17
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at cook line. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stainless steel containers not stored inverted at shelf on preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 reach in cooler at 58 F at cook line. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at preparation cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with raw chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator moved the box to a shelf. 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 utensils handle touching sugar. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at juice station. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of toaster grilled has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at front counter. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cooked rice containers with old label at walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single service not inverted on the shelf front counter. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw whole chicken not covered at walk in freezer. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at preparation sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 4 towels on cutting boards at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ham at reach in cooler cook line. And raw hamburger stored over pealed plantains at walk in cooler. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed water sewage inside the establishment, preparation area, front counter, dishwasher area. Observed the plumber arrived and cleaned the sewer line. The problem was resolved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water backing up through dishwasher floor drain and six floor drains on floor at preparation area. Observed the plumber arrived and cleaned the sewer line. The problem was resolved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees with gloves cleaning the floor and then touching containers with ready to eat food. Manager was informed the employees need to discarded gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves after cleaning the floor. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger (62F - Cold Holding); tamales (52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator the product was outside at cook line for less than 2 hours. The operator moved the product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. And cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. The products were moved to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. And raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding); fritas burgers (58F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler at cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. And pre cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); ham (59F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of steam table. Operator moved the products to a reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Observed chorizo (122F - Hot Holding); French fries (125F - Hot Holding) at preparation table under the lamp. As per operator was made less than one hour ago. And mash plantains (117F - Hot Holding); mash potatoes (124F - Hot Holding); tamales (130F - Hot Holding) at oven. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for cooling instead of reheating. And ground beef (109F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelf rusted and soiled at preparation area. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut down at hand wash sink at pick up area. The hot water line was turned on. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2024 revealed 26 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of call back inspection still observed floors soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Several Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of call back inspection still observed standing water in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of call back inspection still observed walls soiled. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels on cutting boards at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of call back inspection still observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of call back inspection still observed can opener soiled. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of call back inspection still observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
15
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup without handle used as scoop on shredded chicken at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the cups. 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 single service aluminum foil stored not inverted at shelf. Operator inverted the single service article. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean strainers stored on water heater pipe line. Operator sent the strainers to the dishwasher area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed five knives stored between reach in coolers preparation area. Operator removed the utensils and sent them to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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 utensil handle touching the rice with bean at steam table. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on water at 80F. Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at juices station. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Several Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at preparation area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust dishwasher area. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels on cutting boards at preparation area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over chick peas at reach in cooler. And pooled eggs stored over watermelon fruit at reach in cooler. And raw shells eggs stored over ready to eat fruit at walk in cooler. Operator moved the chick peas to the top part of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. And raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. And corn mix (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. And raw beef (69F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (63F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than four hours. And egg salad (47F - Cold Holding) at salad station. Operator covered the products for rapid cooling. And chorizo patties (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator for less than two hrs. Operator relocated the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling and operator discarded some of the products. **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 cream de malanga (98F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (96F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. And yuca (113F - Hot Holding) on the oven. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. And mash potatoes (106F - Hot Holding); brown rice (99F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (99F - Hot Holding) inside of the warmer. As per operator or less than three hours. Operator reheated the yuca. Final temperature 190°F (reheating) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 for the raw mahi-mahi ROP packed and thawed,located in the reach in cooler by the flat top grill. Repeat Violation
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair ice machine door . Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the tostones located in the low boy reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 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 dishwasher handling dirty dishes then handled clean sanitized dishes,dishwasher washed hands then rewashed and sanitized dishes . Corrected On-Site
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed for the raw mahi-mahi ROP packed and thawed,located in the reach in cooler by the flat top grill.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep reach in cooler:; shredded pork (54F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (56F - Cold Holding); malanga (54F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago,unit unplugged.operator removed to walk-in cooler 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. Hot plate: sliced ham (89F - Hot Holding)as per operator less than 2 hrs, operator reheated to 165F and returned to hot holding. hot cabinet ; rice (118F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (125F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 1 hr ago,operator adjusted thermostat for increased heating **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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. Reach in cooler,sandwich unit, opposite grill:; sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30mins ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for proper cold holding. Ambient temperature at approximately 46 F at the time of the inspection.
- 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 for raw salmon located in the walk-in cooler.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all at the cookline. Repeat Violation
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for the ice machine door. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on shelves,ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the deck ovens. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,drawer unit.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for sandwich unit Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the ware washing area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins, rice,beans
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: white rice , as per operator from yesterday. (64F - Cooling)
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the walk-in cooler,raw chicken stored above raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: white rice , as per operator from yesterday. (64F - Cooling)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,drawers: raw chicken breast ,as per operator about 30 mins ago operator placed ice bath to promote greater cooling (47F - Cooling) opposite grill:; sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 30mins ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine , test strips available at the time of the inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).