Marias Mexican Restaurant, 1707 1 St E, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARIAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1707 1 St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
License #: 5104246
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** 8/27/14, 10/1/14
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** 8/27/14 no probe thermometer on site 10/1/14 no probe thermometer onsite.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Warning** 8/27/14 no light shields in rear storage room.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Storing cooked beef ) **Warning** 8/27/14 cooked beef in to go bag in RIC.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(single door reach in) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw eggs over cheese single door reach in) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** 8/27/14
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** 8/27/14 no probe thermometer on site
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** 8/27/14 cooked chicken and beef in RIC.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Storing cooked beef ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(single door reach in) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw eggs over cheese single door reach in) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
5/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.(3 dead roaches throughout kitchen) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.(bottled water and yogurt in drink ice) **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Lotion next to soda machine and steam well) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(3 door reach in) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.(sopes stored above reach in uncovered next to hand wash sink )moved to alternate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Storing cooked beef ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.(fish) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.(lining cambro 3rd pans in reach In cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(single door reach in) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Sliced provolone 45°F, American 47°F, hot dogs 47°F, ) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(steak 118°F,) reheated to 165°F, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale.(raw chicken mixed with raw sausage and cooked beef and cooked chicken) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw eggs over cheese single door reach in) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.(ready to eat foods cross contaminated with blood of raw chicken) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **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 due to items stored in the sink. (Cutting board) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
5/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
2/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cutting board stored between wall and handsink faucet. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth directly on dough for tortillas **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open yogurt half eaten, spoon inside next to open ice bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in upright freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine next to open ice machine by soda fountain. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 50°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used 3 compartment sink to wash hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and equipment sitting on top of kitchen handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board and equipment across kitchen handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Using large dish soap container. **Warning**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils not properly stored with handles upward to avoid contamination of food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing them. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Expired proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training cards expired Nov 12, 2012.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Covered with trays and towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. LICENSED EXPIRED 12-1-12 call the 850.487.1395 or go to WWW.myfloridalicense.com for payment instructions and info.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine, or wiping cloth sanitizer bucket.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Observed employee washing dishes in center bay, rinsing in side bay. None of three bays set up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service to-go trays not stored inverted at prep table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Several pans of cooked meat, cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [Blocked by cutting board sitting on basin to as secondary prep surface.] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [In plaza restroom used by employees/vendors.]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Hot dogs stored in zip loc type bag on top of other products in upper make table holding area. Hot dogs notnstored in cooling container at level to stay cold, rather up above cold hold range.] Corrected On Site by returning to lower cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. [Several containers and bags of cooked meats in freezers or in coolers thawing, without date marking.]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Several containers of cooked meat from previous day preparation.]
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [Blocked by cutting board on sink basin.] Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed cashier rinse sanitary gloved hands in 3 compartment sink before assisting with food order/handling food.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on sanitary gloves to assist in food preparation without washing hands. Observed cook rinse sanitary gloved hands in hand sink after making fresh tortillas then return to food prep with same gloved hands.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed reach in freezer door unable to properly close. Door held shut by heavy equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. [Wiping cloth bucket above 100ppm, turns chlorine test strip purple and then white.]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [Take-out containers and styrofoam plates not stored inverted over make table]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. [Refried beans cooling and in use on counter at 83degF] Corrected On Site by reheatng and holding at proper temperature.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. [by lemonade container]
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit(small prep cooler,three door prep cooler, and back reach in cooler )
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag of onions and box of chili's
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Observed door to large prep cooler and reach in freezer not able to completely shut.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination(observed uncovered sauce containers at service window )
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-back reach in cooler and front small prep cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with sauce like substance. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non food grade storage bags used to store frozen foods
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sauces for customer self serve displayed and lacking cover on container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-back reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board stored on top of handsink used as a tortilla prep station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken and container of raw beef stored on topp of ready to eat chicken im reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for ice lacking handle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Containers of cooked chicken and cooked beef.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-sandwich prep cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-small prep cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over hotdogs and sauces in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed container lacking handle stored in ice machine. Ice scoop must have a handle. Also observed bowl without a handle stored in lettuce container in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked-containers of beef and chicken in reach in prep cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-plastic containers of flour like substances.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.-small sandwich cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-large prep cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-back reach in cooler
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed taco sauces displayed in plastic container for customer self serve without a cover to protect from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed tortillas covered by cloth.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee placing chopped tomatos on taco's while touching tomatoes with ba hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-reach in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large blue bin of flour unlabled.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Holding eggs and cheese
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Small reach in cooler holding cheese and eggs-next to handsink
9/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening-reach in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large blue bin of flour unlabled.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Holding eggs and cheese
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed large metal soup buckets of pork stored on floor.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease/oi soaked papertowels used as a liner to line shelves under grill.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Small reach in cooler holding cheese and eggs-next to handsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed 18 dead roaches throughout kitchen floor and back storage area.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on shelves holding food storage bins in back storage area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live crawling up wall behind prep cooler.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one baby roach crawling on kitchen floor. Operator disposed of roach. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found one medium in back storage area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 live roaches in back storage area next to soda tanks.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above food prep cooler
9/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.-large black containers in back storage area.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not stored handle side down.
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.-tobgo boxes not stored upside down
7/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large black storage containers in back prep area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orange juice, milk, beans, sour cream, and sliced ham eld greater than 41 degrees. Issued stop sale on items
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Large white cooler in back storage area holding ambient temperature of 50 degrees. Operator turned down temperature and ambient temperature then read 38 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored Frozen pastries in reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in reach in freezer.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not stored handle side down.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go containers not stored upside down.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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