Cafe Don Jose, 12350 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE DON JOSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12350 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
License #: 3916135
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind clean equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Old food storage bins in baking room no longer easily cleanable surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wrapped around mixer head **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missin from light in dry store room **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr. **Warning**
  • 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. Server made mojito touching mint with bare hands **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degrees er bottle stored over food on shelf in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink at far end of hot line in kitchen next to employee break room and outside of kitchen in service station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee rest room **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Dessert reach in cooler
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Hot line in kitchen
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Other sinks and dish machine take hot water away from hand sink, during peak hours
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Exposed insulation, needs filter replaced and AC filter vents
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back oven room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusty bins in oven room
  • Basic - Metal strip hanging from ceiling. In dish room
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Lettuce cooler and reach in cooler with glass front in kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Oven room **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee's restroom.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee's restroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of machine.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside bulk food containers.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Rust build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Gravy/sauce hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To thaw food.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. In walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In bakery
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. In bakery
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage room,bakery
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Painted surface chipping
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. In bakery
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bakery **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hallway, server's station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Reach in coolers at cook line.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Straws - bar.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date - ice machine.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.ac vent covering in kitchen
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. silverware in service area of kitchen
  • Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.walk-in
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. towel dried Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bakery Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. soiled cardboard shelf liner
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. dish rack rusted
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. boxes not inverted in storage
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup in walk-in
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.walk-in
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bakery
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.service area,bar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.line reach-in
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. in walk-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.bags of cheese in walk-in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soups and sauces in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access.in walk-in
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach-in freezer
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of to go tins, case of napkins
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.by ice machine
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bakery ,bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Observed hole in wall.kitchen
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. coffee cup trays
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed frozen shrimp thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bag of black beans stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed box of frozen fish fillets stored on WIFREEZER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl with no handle used to dispense bulk sugar in bakery.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up inside freezer where salad plates are stored.
  • Clean silverware stored with handles downwards in container.
  • Observed reuse of a can to dispense bulk black beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cleanser stored above cola rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of cup with no handle used to dispense ice used in drinks.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed 'food wrap' improperly stored on shelf where cleansers are.
  • Critical. Observed cleanser stored on cola rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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