THE GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN
7253 S TAMIAMI TRL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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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 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 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 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 safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cups with no handle used as scoops for cumin and salt on the dry storage area. The operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the storage area. Repeat Violation
- 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 the scoop handle used for rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold like substance in the dish area.
- 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 ground beef stored over raw cod fish in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw food products. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored on a shelf with clean equipment near the reach in cooler. The operator removed the employee purse. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in the storage area. Repeat Violation
- 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 the scoop used for rice in the dry storage area not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked refried beans at 47F in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were cooked the previous day and have been holding overnight. The operator discarded the refried beans. 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. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw products. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside the handwashing sink near the two compartment sink. The operator removed the steel,wool. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).