El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant, 5674 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL ZOCALO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5674 Timuquana Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
License #: 2613719
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/27/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise, establishment full of clutter.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-06-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beef cooked this morning is 90 degrees at 3:50.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, freezer and cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-23-1 Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, cooler and freezer.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, bulk container for rice, beans, etc.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage , frozen fish and other foods wrapped in grocery type plastic bags.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, grocery type plastic bags used to bag ice from tiny counter top ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, kitchen.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise, establishment full of clutter.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-11-1 Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Does not know cold holding temperature when asked.
  • 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, the gentleman dishwashing has none, cook has expired certification.
08/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked wings from yesterday, cooked chicken pieces from yesterday.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cheeses.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, tightly covered while hot then placed in reach in cooler, product over 2 inches deep.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beef cooked this morning is 90 degrees at 3:50.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. It is broken.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Found in reach in cooler at 64 degrees, operator stated it had been out thawing in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, freezer and cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, cooler and freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, gallon jugs of bitter orange flavoring. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands after re-entering kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, grocery type plastic bags used to bag ice from tiny counter top ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, bulk container for rice, beans, etc.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage , frozen fish and other foods wrapped in grocery type plastic bags.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. No sanitizer used after washing and rinsing.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. No sanitizer used after washing.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. No sanitizer set up for use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed cross-contamination caused by handling dirty tableware in dishwashing area and then handling clean tableware.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. Observed hand soap dispenser at mop sink and 3 compartment dishwashing sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored on counter by single service items. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, establishment full of clutter.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired over 60 days.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Does not know cold holding temperature when asked.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. No sanitizer used when washing.
  • 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, the gentleman dishwashing has none, cook has expired certification.
08/23/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/23/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, BEEF & CHICKENS
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, BULK RICE & BEANS .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, BULK FLOUR.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, NEAR MICROWAVE .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, RANGE MISSING KNOB.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, NEAR RANGE.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, 8 LIGHT IN KITCHEN .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored, NEAR TAKEOUT CONTAINERS.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor off the floor. For reporting purposes only., FRONT COUNTER .
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS POLICIES .
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, pork chops over lettuce in display cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, bowl used in ice and rice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at kitchen handwashing sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-11-1 Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink, at triple sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, rinsing bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Women's bathroom door does not lock.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food, bleach stored next to flour. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, items in display cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, soup and cheese. Owner moved potentially hazardous foods to other coolers maintaining proper temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food, chicken, being cooled by nonapproved method, in a stock pot. Owner placed in shallow pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in cooler in kitchen. Owner will use other coolers until she gets this one repaired.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, pork chops over lettuce in display cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, lemon juice and vinegar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, bowl used in ice and rice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, milk jugs used to store juice.
  • Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at kitchen handwashing sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink, at triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, rinsing bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Women's bathroom door does not lock.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, kitchen handwashing sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, bleach stored next to flour. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/7/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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