Amigos Tortilla Bar, 425 Greene St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMIGOS TORTILLA BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 425 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5401629
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.Light shields in front of walk n have food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Above small bread toaster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the frozen margarita machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Table under cutting board in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by table. **Warning**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cook line drawers **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by table. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice margarita machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
4/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Paint chipped on shelf on nonfood-contact surface.Cup shelf.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.Hot peppers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Large white container
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Chip container
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.eggs over fish
5/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Forks
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.vent in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of margarita machine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.PORK,HAM walk in
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eqqs over limes
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.soup Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Chicken,beef, and beans in walk in not properly cooled in walk in from previous day.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Handwash sink on front line missing hot w ter handle.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Dishwash area blocked by garbage can
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Lids stored in crevices at dishwa h area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Air vent soiled located near bathrooms
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Carrots in walk in cooler
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Torn at reach in cooler
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.Ladder is blockinguse of mop sink.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.kitchen handsink
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.to cover tortillas
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.fish over sausage
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs over vegies
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. RICE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted/soiled.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. PLASTIC CUPS NOT HANDLE USED TO DISPENSE ONIONS
  • Critical - Observed paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEVERAL PONTENZIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS and 3 CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Pull station for fire suppression system inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. BY COFFEE BAR SEATING AREA
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
11/22/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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