FERNANDEZ THE BULL
Tarpon Basin Drive
Florida, 33037
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometers in any of their reach in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous drinks stored above and on food prep areas in the establishment. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometers in any of their reach in coolers Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing shrimp on the counter. Instructed operator on proper method. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table and grill reach in cooler: Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); Pork (53F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the product had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed them in their walk in cooler with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
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 12/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator advised of need to clean exterior of dish machine. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple open cups for employees beverages containing water found in kitchen on food prep and storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen employees drinking from open cup over food prep areas. Operator advised not to continue actions and utilize a designated area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen employees, no hair restraint. Operator advised and hairnets were utilized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, in use utensils were stored in standing water,less than 135F. Operator removed utensils and placed in dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Testing kit revealed 0ppm for 3 cycles at dish surface. Operator advised to set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. Operator states they will contact vendor for service. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cooking food handled raw chicken and beef then proceeded to handle clean dishes for service. Operator advised to stop process and clean and sanitize dishes, remove gloves and wash hands. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Found in reach in freezer, containing raw frozen chicken, non food grade bag. Found in reach in cooler, containing raw pork trimmings, in non food grade bag. Advised operator to only use food grade bags for storage. Operator removed product and discarded on own recognizance. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer handle dirty dishes then handled clean dishes, no glove change or hand washing. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen visibly soiled and not clean. Operator advised of need for cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen employees using hand wash sink to fill container with water for supply on cook line. Operator advised to use designated hand wash sink for handwashing only. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen and at front counter, no paper towels. Operator replaced with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator advised to obtain and utilize thermometer frequently. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to trash can in bar area, unsecured. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils reaching 91 F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed vacuumed breaker present but not properly installed. Educated operator on proper installation. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line sandwich station, first reach in cooler from bar. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Flan (53F - Cold Holding). raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Flan (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F) in first reach in cooler from bar. Operator discarded cooked chicken, cooked pork, and Flan; remaining items less than 4 hours in reach in cooler. Operator in process of moving all items to another cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dishwasher station. Blocked with cart. Operator moved cart. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in dry beans. Operator removed container.. Repeat 1/27/2023 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on storage spice rack above food. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm after priming and running three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs and meat in non food grade bag. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator removed from bags. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in back. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).