El Tapatio Restaurante, 11157 E Tamiami Trl, Naples, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TAPATIO RESTAURANTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11157 E Tamiami Trl, Naples, FL 34113
License #: 2101340
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef 48° F, soup 47° F, cooked rice 48° F in standup cooler with ambient temp of 49° F, in kitchen corrective action taken food iced down and repair man called, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed raw beef 48° F, soup 47° F, cooked rice 48° F in standup cooler in kitchen with ambient temp of 49° F **Warning**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance on vents over RIC in kitchen and ac duct.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed sauce 83° F cooling from ambient, prepared 45 minutes ago covered while cooling, corrective action taken lids removed
6/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket at 200 ppm chlorine plus. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa in a melted ice bath at 49?F adjacent to DM. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. 3 employes
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. corrected 4th run
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. corrected 4th run Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. auto dish wash
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. lettuce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. large hole parking lot
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided. 5 employees
  • Critical - Observed an employee dumping mop water in the handwash sink.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. oven slide tray
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. taken to wic
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between contact with different raw animal products. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No professional hygiene and/or foodborne illness training provided. most expired one valid update and fax
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. between equipment
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3/c sink
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef product over rte herbs and vegs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. chicken
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. refried beans wic
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
11/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pans
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. front door Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned between contact with different raw animal products. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens rr
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. mens rr
3/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Critical. Observed an employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hot water sanitizing rinse at three-compartment sink less than 171 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. using linen
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear door
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. mens restroom
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. temperatures and proper hand wash
3/6/2010Routine - 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. salsa in reach in cooler across from stovetop.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. veggies in walk in cooler.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fans in walk in cooler.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw oork & chicken stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler.
7/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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