El Paso #2, 1800 Federal Hwy, Hollywood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PASO #2
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1800 Federal Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020
License #: 1609929
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.near rear door
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.vent cover missing over ice machine in ceiling
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.near rear of kitchen some of prep and dry storage.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.exterior of walk in cooler door has rust like substance on it
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.ledge near back door
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.under 3 compartment sink
  • 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. Cheese walk in **Corrected 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.sauce walk in **Corrected On-Site**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plastic cup to scoop rice in cook line
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In cook line
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 doors glass reach in cooler next to wait station missing 2 fan guards with exposed blades .
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. In walk in cooler beef stored inside thank you begs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In cook line found in 10 ppm to low . Added more chlorine rechecked found in 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Kitchen employee touching tortilla with bar hands
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. In cook line on top of prep table next to food
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door glass reach in cooler next to wait station
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.soap dispenser leaking onto floor. Alerted manager to clean up soapy water.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.exterior ice machine
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.line
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.interior of ice machine door has cracked plastic.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.ladies room alerted manager .
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.small empanadas reach in
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.several lights dry storage and several in kitchen
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.has pan in it **Corrected 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.soup walk in
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.bag of rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of ice bin cracked lid on interior
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.near dish machine
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.cooked chili beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.spoon in hand sink **Corrected 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.chili beans walk in **Corrected On-Site**
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.chicken stock **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84 degrees **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.door
  • 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. Cheese
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.beans ,salsa
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.mens and ladies room
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.mens and ladies Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bucket onions walk in
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beef reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.flan walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.guacomolie reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked==walkin; cooked food, open cans.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength--0 ppi--use 3 compartment sink untill repaired for sannitizing.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-chef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area-grocery bags in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area=freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked==walkin; cooked food, open cans.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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.--After 30 days of employment get certified.
4/30/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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