MI MEXICO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4600 South Atlantic Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32169
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - back storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 bulbs out in hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: 1, socket needs to be replaced per operator **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and side door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - warewashing area - in the bar, water dripping onto the floor from pipe behind three compartment sink,black buildup on floor and wall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: no longer leaking, still soiled **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish machine racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - back storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 bulbs out in hood Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and side door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - warewashing area - in the bar, water dripping onto the floor from pipe behind three compartment sink,black buildup on floor and wall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 46F, server cooler, both. - raw ground beef, 45F; cooked ground beef, 47F; double door cooler - storage room cooler, steak 46F; Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Storage room beef 46F Moved from double cooler no tcs in double cooler Counter top coolers salsa 42 F (cold holding); Salsa 48 F (cold holding); sour cream 42 F (cold holding); spicy salsa 44 F (cold holding); **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - can opener Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink blocked by table. Near entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Salsa Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
16
Intermediate
7
Basic
19
Total
42
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Warning
- 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish machine racks. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead insects on premises. - on shelf in back area near box of oven cleaner - inside flour barrel Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee jackets on canned goods in back area Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - buckets in back area - plastic cups in the bar Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - back storage area Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - bag in box soda in back area Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust - fan unit dripping condensation onto food containers in walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - upright freezer in storage area Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 bulbs out in hood Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - exterior of tortilla chip containers - shelves in bar storage area Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and side door Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - boxed cups in the floor in shed - case of containers in an outdoor storage closet with rain on the exterior Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand sink near dish machine - mop sink Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - pork thawing at room temperature Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - warewashing area - in the bar, water dripping onto the floor from pipe behind three compartment sink,black buildup on floor and wall Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. - at three compartment sink Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar, 0 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Cook switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Warning
- 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. - birria sauce, 44-47F, 47-56F, since previous day Warning
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. - salsa ranchera made 12/15 - cut tomatoes 12/19 - salsa enchilada 11/30 - cut lettuce 12/19 Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 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. - dishwasher Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - cook plated hard taco shells, added shredded cheese with barehands for immediate service Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Cream based mixer. See stop sale. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw ground beef patties over cooked chicken wings in back upright freezer Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - cook went to outside shed to restock to go containers, returned to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Small insects in the flour Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - salsa 46F, server cooler, both. - raw ground beef, 45F; cooked ground beef, 47F; double door cooler - storage room cooler, steak 46F; 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. - cheese sauce 127F, chorizo 98F; carnitas, 98F; queso 71F; cookline steam table and stove less than 3 hours - rice under prep table 115-145F Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - case of oven clean stored next to food wrap in back area Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - back of building Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - can opener Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink blocked by table. Near entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink used as beverage dump sink as evidenced by numerous straws in basin. Near dishmachine - employee put dirty plates in the bar hand sink Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Repeat Violation 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/ Start of inspection 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. Dishwasher with no food handler training Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Salsa Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 42 total violations (16 high priority, 7 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom prep shelves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor/wall in disrepair. - Storage room entrance, broken tiles - under three compartment, no cover molding - soda closet, wall in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and side door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom prep shelves Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink next to open container of chips Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor/wall in disrepair. - Storage room entrance, broken tiles - under three compartment, no cover molding - soda closet, wall in disrepair Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag in the box soda, soda closet - margarita mix in the bar under three compartment sink Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under ice bin in the bar, standing soiled water Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back and side door Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - In the double freezer next to the back door, uncovered pork chops stored directly on wire shelving, uncovered burgers above that - Watermelon in the bar cooler Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in a bucket in the mop sink Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink drain disconnected. Next to dishwasher Warning
- 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. Overnight in walk in cooler Refried beans up to 48F from 7/15 Chicken broth 45F from 7/15 Warning
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee was handling cell phone while wearing gloves. He returned cell phone to his pocket and continued handling and cutting bar fruit Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken over beef, upright double cooler - chicken over fish, cookline Warning
- 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. Carnitas 7/7 Salsa ranchera 7/6 Salsa burra 7/7 Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Top of dish machine, approximately 5. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Small live insects crawling in flour container. Appear to be beetles. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw steak 44F, black cooler next to ice machine - Walk in cooler, salsa 44F in the back left corner overnight - Salsa 49, 53. sour cream 46 glass door coolers overnight. See stop sale Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Top back corners of bar soda machine ice bin visibly soiled - soda gun in the bar visibly soiled with black residue and in soda gun holster with standing water Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In front of dish machine Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar, used to wash towel Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Employees with no food handler training Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 25 total violations (9 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
11
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Monkey dish inside chicken 1/2 pan Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee jacket on case of cans, back room Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of margarita mix on the floor under three compartment sink
- 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. Queso dip in stacked 5 gallon containers in walk in cooler overnight made previous day up to 48F in the middle. See stop sale
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes with gloved hands and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Cook went from handling soiled pans to cookline and wiped has gloved hands on a towel before beginning food preparation
- 22-46-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped cup in 0 ppm cl and moved to air dry, bar. Corrected to 100 ppm cl and returned to sanitizer Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - 5 gallon container with raw fish over 5 gallon container of onions walk in cooler - raw burgers over mandarin oranges cookline Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Chicken over beef black cooler next to ice machine - chicken over fish cookline
- 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. Spicy salsa 1/3
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw beef 46F and 46F in black cooler next to ice machine - salsa 51F in left countertop cooler near walk in cooler Items put in coolers less than 4 hours per operator
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Salsa portioned marked 11 am at 3:49 pm. Time corrected to 3 pm when items were portioned
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Rice 112-128F on shelf below steam table - beans on stove turned off 115-130F Less than 4 hours Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical containers stored over bag in the box soda Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Refried beans left at room temperature to cool: at 3:14 refried beans 87-107F. At 3:57, 87-107F. Advised to put in freezer to speed up cooling process
- 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/ Exae
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda gun in the bar
- 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/ 5 front of the house, 2 cooks 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. New employees with no food food handler training
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 20 total violations (11 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground in the fenced area behind restaurant. Multiple cups and other trash
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - below table at cookline Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - exterior of chest freezer rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - side door near electrical room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Celestino Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New employee on duty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - below table at cookline Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - exterior of chest freezer rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - side door near electrical room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - by dish machine - near refrigerator in ice machine room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: 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. - in walk cooler longer than 4 hours: cold holding: chicken (50F); fish (52F); refried beans (54F); refried beans (52F); carnitas (52F); queso (51-53F); chicken stock (54F); salsa (53F); salsa (54F); raw chicken (54F); salsa ranchero (54F); queso dip (54F); queso dip (54-59F); cut tomatoes (54-55F); housemade enchilada sauce (54F); Housemade burrito sauce (53F); milk (53F); chorizo (54F); sour cream (52F) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Small counter top cooler, left: salsa 48F. Operator discarded/ unsure of when made Small counter top cooler, right: sour cream 42F Walk in cooler overnight: Made previous day - Pico 8/7 49F Cooked peppers 2 trays 50F 8/7 cut tomatoes 51F. 3 x 5 gallon Received previous day: Sour cream 46F On previous days stop sale: 8/6 queso dip 47-51F - 5 x 5 gallon containers 8/1 salsa ranchero 47F - 1 5 gallon container 8/6 raw chicken 48F - 1 5 gallon container 8/5 cut lettuce - 1 5 gallon container 8/6 Queso shredded cheese 51F - approximately 1/4 bus tub 8/6 Refried beans - 47F x 3 full pans 8/5 enchilada sauce - 5 x 5 gallon containers Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Celestino Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New employee on duty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - below table at cookline Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 12 on the floor in electrical room Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on table near cookline - employee bag on drink containers for the bar Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - exterior of chest freezer rusted Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - side door near electrical room Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - by dish machine - near refrigerator in ice machine room Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape with multiple dead insects hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - near cookline Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of chip barrel Warning
- 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. - soiled aprons on canned condensed milk in back area Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Housemade salsa burro sauce. See stop sale. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 near three compartment sink, - 1 in storage area - 2 in bar Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - in walk cooler longer than 4 hours: cold holding: chicken (50F); fish (52F); refried beans (54F); refried beans (52F); carnitas (52F); queso (51-53F); chicken stock (54F); salsa (53F); salsa (54F); raw chicken (54F); salsa ranchero (54F); queso dip (54F); queso dip (54-59F); cut tomatoes (54-55F); housemade enchilada sauce (54F); Housemade burrito sauce (53F); milk (53F); chorizo (54F); sour cream (52F) Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - jug of cleanser over bag in box soda, storage room Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
- 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/ Celestino Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - handsink access restricted by table. Near dish machine Repeat Violation 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. New employee on duty Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).