El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant, 4224 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MARIACHI MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4224 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
License #: 2613124
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 8/3/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • "Unnecessary", "non-working" equipment in kitchen. With accumulated clutter. Repeat.
  • Black residue build up on back splash on soda machine. Repeat.
  • Ceiling tiles soiled. Throughout kitchen. Repeat.
  • Clogged hand sink near rear exit door.
  • Critical - Container of food on floor in walk in cooler. Tea in urn, tortilla box.
  • Hood filters dirty with grease build up. Grease droppings from filters.
  • Hood filters in disrepair. Broken and missing filters above cooking equipment.
  • Old food stuck to "clean" knives on knife rack/magnet.
  • Critical - Personal food items not separated from restaurant food. Potential cross-contamination. Open container of milk over mozzarella cheese.
  • Critical - Pool of water under hot hold in reach in cooler. Repeat.
  • Critical - Raw food stored above ready to eat food in walk and reach in coolers. COS.
  • Scoop handle inside bulk container touching food. Sauce in reach in cooler.
  • Scoop without handle inside bulk container. Flour.
  • Single use items not inverted on top of microwave.
  • Critical - Soiled/dirty reach in coolers and reach in freezer. Interior.
  • Critical - Torn screen on rear exit door in kitchen.
  • Critical - Uncovered food (fish) in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Underneath cutting board dirty, sticky, slimy build up of old food. Repeat.
  • Critical - Unlabeled bulk container on storage shelf near back door.
  • Unsecured CO2 tanks in outside storage area/shed.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Kitchen. Throughout. Has materials on premises.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. Stained and/or water damage on ceiling throughout. Is working on this now.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. 2 non-working refrigerators in kitchen. One getting fixed, one works.
6/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryer cabinet.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with dirty/black build-up. Chest freezers next to ice machine.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Kitchen. Throughout.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. Multiple throughout kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. Stained and/or water damage on ceiling throughout.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. 2 non-working refrigerators in kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate and wallet card found uncompleted.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. 50ppm
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location. Sacks of rice and beans in shed where numerous roach droppings and roach eggs were found.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. In use tongs on fryer handle.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Spoon in ice cream.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate and wallet card found uncompleted.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee grabbed cheese and put it tortilla, then on plate. Also, avocado cut and put on plate. Washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryer cabinet.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black stain on soda ice shoot.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Shelves. Make table.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Stained and/or water damage on ceiling throughout.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 in storage by restrooms.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Kitchen. Throughout.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Plates table sticky. Kitchen. Cleaned. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Under cutting board. Make table. Cleaned. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with dirty/black build-up. Chest freezers next to ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall. Multiple throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Portions of raw beef, raw chicken and bag of french fries on the same shelf . reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of standing dirty water and food residue.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by roach droppings and eggs found. Outside, in storage shed where sacks of rice and beans are stored. Also, spider web buildup on open box of dried chiles peppers.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Open napkins, toilet paper in shed where numerous roach droppings were found.
  • Observed soda machine leaking, yellow bucket catching drips.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chiles rellenos in reach in freezer covered with freezer ice.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cracker crumbs on open bowl on shelf. Prep table. Discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Refried beans and red sauce. Walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. 2 non-working refrigerators in kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. refried beans and queso sauce prepared two days ago in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Open box of chiles peppers with spider web material on peppers found in outside storage shed. Discarded. Corrected On Site.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment, wash bowl and flat screen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cheese.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, flans made 2 days ago.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site, signs provided.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at rear employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, 1 food pan inside reach in prep unit with water covering bottom inside unit.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Not sure if David Weeks is still employed??
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Operator was at a dr.appointment so information was not available.
  • Critical - Observed no screen in window fan opening, over mop sink.
  • Critical - Rear Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/11/2011Routine - 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, gallon milk.
  • Critical. Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information, jelly.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, flan.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sour cream. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, grits from breakfast over 60 degrees covered in reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, dumping ice.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters.
  • Critical. 2 Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering, apron on prep table.
  • Critical. Observed extension cords in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Operator has only 1 certified employee, all others new.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-15-1 Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue, silver single door. Water pooling on bottom of cooler.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise, old equipment inside and out.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cheese.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - flan, chilu relenoes, etc.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, marginal walk in temperature s of 43-45 degrees.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Outside digital is broken.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, reach in cooler. Raw meats over sauces.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in use tea urns. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed black cloth used as a food-contact surface, holding grater together.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, dumping ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, not dated.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue, silver single door.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mildew on soda dispensing nozzles and in ice chute.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, walk in shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, wait area shelves.
  • Both Faucet/handles broken at plumbing fixture, handwashing sink.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, hole with tiles missing, wait area.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, old equipment inside and out.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Dirty aprons hung up. Corrected On Site.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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