El Norteno Mexican Restaurant, 516 Nw 75 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL NORTENO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 516 Nw 75 St, Gainesville, FL 32607
License #: 1102788
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 2/2/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. white reachin
  • Critical - Observed food with moth like bugs in it. peppers
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 99 on shelf over stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. cheese sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. none Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.rear Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. rice, onions
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. white reachin
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk
  • Operator of a commissary does not maintain a daily registry.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. flan, rice
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. none. auto chlor called. .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. rear handsink
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. white reachin
  • 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. som traINING is expired
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline reachin
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice at 125 in pan on shelf over stove covered with plastic wrap.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 50. discarded. in walkin cooler, beans 52, rice 51, chicken 50, tamales 46, cheese sauce 51. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. chicken over flan, reachin. raw eggs over pork, walkin
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. no barrier between triple/prep sink.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in make table.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor container of chips. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area chips. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container scoop in flour.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by screen door. Corrected On Site.
9/2/2010Routine - 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 beans.milk.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name cup of sugar on counter. AJO and SAL need to be written in english.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area rice in dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container seasoning.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable for lemons at bar.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage spice in dry storage.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at Bar.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb outside by backdoor.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing grease in sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by sink in center of dinning room.
  • Observed hole in ceiling by hot water heater in dry storage.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations using raid ant spray.
  • Critical. Emergency lighting illumination insufficient exit sign at front door. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period for tv by kitchen.For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers some missing end caps.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked tamale and beef prepped not datec.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name salt in storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken 120 cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours beans Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures refrigerator temp reads 70.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area beef,and tamale not covered tamales in freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition ice scoop cracked.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage for chips.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours prep table.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface shelf with microwave.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried pans on shelf.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink at handsink by 3 baysink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at handsink.
  • Drain cover(s) missing By walkin and on line
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing sanitizer water in sink.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests flying bugs in rice and bean container.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation torn backdoor.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair throughout.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair leak in dishmachine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers some missing end caps.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food aprons.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed bleach water over 200 parts per million.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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