El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, 1170 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PATRON MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1170 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4703411
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing wipe bucket.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
07/02/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing wiping cloth bucket.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Rice scoop handle in contact with rice.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 PPM.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Clean plate area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table on line not maintaining 41° or colder.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Spices.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Eggs stored with avacodas.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, beef,tomatoes, and cheese at 50° . Not over 4 hours cooled to 41 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Out at 3 of 4 sinks.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Apron stored on hand wash sink in dishwash area.
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Cooking stored on floor by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal black bag stored next to the box of dehydrated peppers in dry storage.
  • Basic - Flain on top shelf not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Tortillas stored in a thank you bag.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In many containers throughout the establishment.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese 60? in walk in cooler at per employee in charge thinks cheese was put in cooler at 12:00. See Stop Sale.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 53 degrees Fahrenheit tomatoes cooled to 43? at 5:07pm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - First aid supplies improperly stored. Band aid stored with spices at dish washing area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food GRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution 300 ppm exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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 - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Wait staff touched the food part of cleaned utensil to rearrange them.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket in hand wash sink by chips holder**Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Cheddar cheese in 4 gallon plastic covered container.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED BY HANDWASHINK SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS SUPPLIED FOR HAND DRYING BEHIND BAR AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET RESTING IN HAND WASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - HANDWASHING CLEANSER LACKING AT HANDWASHING LAVATORY
  • Critical - OBSERVED ENCRUSTED MATERIAL ON CAN OPENER
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. COOKING OIL ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. COS
  • OBSERVED GASKETS ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP
  • Critical - WORKING CONTAINERS OF FOOD (SUGAR) REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT IDENTIFIED BY COMMON NAME
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/30/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BEANS COOLING IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52 DEGREES COOKED THIS MORNING
  • Critical - OBSERVED BAG OF ONIONS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM
  • Critical - OBSERVED BEEF PATTIES UNCOVERED IN WALK-IN FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED CASE OF CHICKEN BREAST ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHILD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
  • Critical - OBSERVED GLASS AND SPOON IN HANDWASH SINK - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN IN BAR AREA
  • OBSERVED PANS NOT COMPLETELY AIR DRIED ON SHELF IN DISH AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS OUT AT HANDWASH SINKS
  • Critical - OBSERVED RIBEYE ON MENU WITH NO INVOICES - THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 6/9/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED RICE ON SHELF OF STORAGE RACK
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED SUGAR ON SHELF OF STORAGE RACK
4/9/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans, bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans observed at 60 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or cover in kitchen. Repeat Violation, 12/7/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee applying gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Not washing long enough. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over american cheese in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed windex item improperly stored in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. I gave them a sign to post on wall in dining room.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Refried beans observed at 60 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler. Made yesterday. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. 100ppm
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knife between equipment in crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, maketable.
  • Critical - Observed black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed debris on flooring in walk in beer coor.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed wine glass in handsink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at both statios behind bar.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork Tamele in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in English. Repeat Violation, 1/10/11.
12/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tacos; walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. No use of gloves during lemon wedge preparation.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-09-1 Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for cloth bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's room.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 8/14/11.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for cloth bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Dish area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. both restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's room.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 8/14/11.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. No use of gloves during lemon wedge preparation.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. no sanitization. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. used as a utility sink for ramen noodle preparation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. shrimp.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in utility sink not under running water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tacos; walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. yellow liquid.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Baby in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pan of chicken, pan of tacos; walk-in cooler.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Pork in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; flour and other items not labeled in English.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork at 44 F in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site, Stop Sale.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw items in cook line upper drawer above the ready to eat items in lower drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner; bowl with no handle used as a flour scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair; leak in ceiling above cook line when it is raining.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/8/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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