El Toreo, 3510 Sw 36 Ave, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TOREO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3510 Sw 36 Ave, Ocala, FL 34474
License #: 5202400
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in drink server area.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Salsa stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in drink server area.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Water filter to ice machine not DATED.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles stained in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in triple sink at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Taco shells, and bowls stored in an unprotected area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans held @ 121° Corrective Action Taken. Bean pan in poor repair. Changed pans and proper temperature achieved.
  • Intermediate - Sanitize solution bucket not labeled.
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Water settling on bottom shelf of prep cooler, and reach in cooler in bar area.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling over triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar, and servers areas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice stored in ice bins, and ice machine not covered.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. LEMONS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 117-126° in steam table. Corrective Action Taken. Placed in oven and reheated to 185°.
  • High Priority - Window cleaner stored by food baskets **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Milk in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Alfonso Ruiz 7/15/08.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink in dishmachine area not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Water settling on bottom shelf of prep cooler, and reach in cooler in bar area.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on oven vent.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. SUGAR. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. CHEESE DIP. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. SUGAR. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling over triple sink.
  • Basic - Ice in ice machine not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry Storage Area.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • High Priority - Window improperly stored by baskets used for chips. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin in waitress area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Chest freezer and reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Rice 116-118F sitting on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Sour cream and sauces in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over beef in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Ajax and glass cleaner stored next to clean utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Cheese and Chill Relleno Corrected On Site.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils/drinking glasses not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. MUST OBTAIN PERMIT from the city to have dogs on porch outside .
  • Critical - Working container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions including the big 5 . Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice machine deflector is broken inside the machine .
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used to scoop cooked shrimp .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp inside reach in cooler holding at 48 F, and chicken at 45 F . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed utensils sitting on exposed cheese inside reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken and beef inside walk in cooler not date marked .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Stuffed soft taco inside reach in cooler not date marked .
12/16/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/11/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler across from the grill has ambient temperature of 65 F . DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIR IS DONE . ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ice bags stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Below kitchen hand sink .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Below triple sink .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef , ground beef and shrimp inside reach in cooler across from the grill holding at 51 F - 52 F . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Shredded cheese on kitchen counter not time marked . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum foil plates on shelf not protected .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice for consumption at the bar .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered sauce at the waiting station .
5/9/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in dishmachine area used by food employees.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. (Beans, Chicken, & Ground Beef).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chile-Rellenos 57 Degrees F. at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large tub of shredded Chicken in walk-in cooler over night observed at 54 Degrees F. Voluntarily Destroyed By Owner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over Beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed back, and side walls inside ice bin soiled with a black mold-like substance.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Plumbing system at handsink in dishmachine area in disrepair.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb at triple sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in dishmachine area used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in bar, and dishmachine area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in dishmachine area.
  • Lights not functioning in several locations.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. BIG FOUR.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
6/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed pork and beans held for more than 24 hours and prepared on site not date marked.
  • Critical. Observed rotted tomatoes inside the walk-in not segregated . Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed employee on cookline washed hands in less than 20 seconds. Corrected on site.
  • Observed cutting board is broken/pitted.
  • Critical. Observed standing water inside the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed can opener is soiled.
  • Critical. Observed prep table is not kept clean.
  • Observed can opener brace has brown like substance on it.
  • Observed reach-in freezer at the bar has soil build-up on the gaskets.
  • Observed food pans are wet nested.
  • Observed tooth picks not prewrapped or individually dispensed.
  • Observed triple sink faucet is leaking.
  • Critical. Observed no hand washing sign in men's restroom. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed medicine store in food prep area and next to serving plates. Corrected on site.
4/2/2010Routine - 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. Opened jugs of milk not date marked .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole and whip cream inside the reach in cooler holding at 47 F each ,steaks at 46 F . Repeat violation .
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice holding at 122 F. Corrected On Site.Repeat violation .
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler across from the grill . Repeat .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken inside the walk in not covered .
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cookline .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener brace .
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Foil plates on shelf not protected .
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
10/9/2009Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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