ARMANDOS COCINA MEXICANA

2385 12 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/18/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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 a pitcher sunk into a container of juice in the walk in cooler and observed a scoop buried in a container of flour in the storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24 Operator stated they mailed in a check. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed multiple propane tanks stored in the back storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10745192
2024-12-18
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 12/17/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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 a pitcher sunk into a container of juice in the walk in cooler and observed a scoop buried in a container of flour in the storage area. **Warning**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bin of medicinal containers stored above cans in their dry storage area. Operator moved the bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/1/24 Operator stated they mailed in a check. **Warning**
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the back kitchen counter: Ambient shell eggs (76F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **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: Shredded lettuce (66F - Cold Holding); Fresh cut avacados (66F - Cold Holding); Fish (67F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed the items in their standing reach in cooler and called a mechanic. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed multiple propane tanks stored in the back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Food Inspector #8826849
2024-12-17
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/9/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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/ Observed expired: Leticia Monroy expired 6/4/24. This is the only certified food manager for the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed the certified food manager still expired. **Admin Complaint**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed the employee training still expired. **Admin Complaint**
  • 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 propane tanks stored inside the building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8826333
2024-09-09
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 7/11/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line food contact shelves in the dry storage area. **Warning**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meats and herbs. **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 fish stored below raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple bottle of bleach and other cleaners stored next to potatoes in the kitchen. Operator moved the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **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/ Observed expired: Leticia Monroy expired 6/4/24. This is the only certified food manager for the establishment. **Warning**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap there. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired. **Warning**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Operator set bottles aside to be labeled. **Warning**
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 propane tanks stored inside the building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food Inspector #8785473
2024-07-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).