THE GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN

7253 S TAMIAMI TRL

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 11/21/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10725461
2024-11-21
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/20/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in the outdoor mop sink.
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut onions in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line Observed pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) in double containers in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed the above foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Food Inspector #8832919
2024-11-20
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
  • 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8832665
2024-07-19
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/18/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead large roach underneath the dishmachine. Observed 4 dead large roaches in the dry storage area. The operator properly cleaned and discarded the roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the dishmachine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee re-washed hands with soap prior engaging in food preparation or handling clean equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed cooked chicken prepared on site date marked 7/11 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator properly stored the cheese for cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer baskets stored in the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator removed the fryer baskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
Food Inspector #8718691
2024-07-18
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).