Herradura Mexican Restaurant, 229 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HERRADURA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 229 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
License #: 6307160
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 7/10/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishroom- ac unit sitting in front of sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, Dishroom and serviceline
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reads walkin cooler at 12 F
  • Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Restrooms
  • Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Restrooms
  • Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Restrooms
  • No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restrooms
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 01/09/13.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags
  • Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Mens restroom
  • Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishroom
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Walkin cooler
1/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reads walkin cooler at 12 F
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Restrooms
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Restrooms
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Restrooms
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restrooms
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 01/09/13.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Mens restroom
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishroom
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Walkin cooler
11/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. inside mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. inside womens bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near waitress station.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in dishwashing area.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. inside bulk sugar in waitress station.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside dry storeroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked beef and chicken inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar in waitress station.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. inside mens bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near ice machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on top of make table.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions and lemons inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatoes inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. all cooked product inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near ice machine.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. chest freezer in front of hand sink in bar area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near cookline.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near ice machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in waitress station.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. inside dry storeroom.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee chopping lettuce. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. keys on top of prep table.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. straws uncovered in bar area.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. to go containers not inverted in waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice beans cooked beef and cooked chicken inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar in waitress station.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in bar area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at hand sink in bar area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near waitress station.
  • Light not functioning. in kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside 1 door freezer.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook touching cooked chicken.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. detergent on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. rice on steam table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked beef and beans inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. near walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour inside dry storeroom.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in waitress station.
1/31/2011Routine - 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. rice and cooked beef inside walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar in waitress station.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside freezer.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. in bulk sugar.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks and spoons in waitress station.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. at op sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at mop sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at hand sink in bar area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. at 3 compartment sink in bar area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. near hand sink on cookline.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish rack in front and screwdriver inside.
  • Critical. Observed less than 1 handwash sink or number required by law for employees. in waitress station.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishwashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in bar area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside mens and womens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near dishwashing machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in bar area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near dishwashing machine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storeroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. detergent on to of 3 compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. employee training expired.
9/7/2010Routine - 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. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White reachin cooler Kenmore
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar area
  • Observed air conditioning vent covers missing in kitchen.
3/18/2010Routine - 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. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White Kenmore reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Maketable in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Critical. Observed painted/rusted fire sprinkler head. Several rusted - kitchen For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/31/2009Routine - 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. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tea urns
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. To-go bags
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Dishroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom
8/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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