La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant, 8206 Philips Hwy Ste 29, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8206 Philips Hwy Ste 29, Jacksonville, FL 32256
License #: 2613945
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar in wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door reach in cooler next to 2 door reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice and beans on shelf across from prep table in prep area, bulk container of sugar in wait station, containers of spices on prep table shelf across from dish machine **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in wait station **Warning**
  • 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. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler in bar area, manager stated milk was opened 9/9/14 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar in wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door reach in cooler next to 2 door reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice and beans on shelf across from prep table in prep area, bulk container of sugar in wait station, containers of spices on prep table shelf across from dish machine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46° flan 47° in 2 door reach in cooler on cook line across from 10 eye stove, guacamole 56° in 1 door make table next to steam table on cook line, sour cream 52° in 1 door make table next to other 1 door make table on cook line, Salsa 56° in wait station, Milk 46° stuffed peppers 47° salsa 46° in walk in cooler **Warning** **Repeat Violation* AT CALLBACK: 9/12/14 milk 44° ground beef 42° sour cream 42° stuffed pepper 45° salsa 44° in walk in cooler, fans blowing 42° in walk in cooler, 1 door make table on cook line next to steam table blowing 41°, 1 door reach in cooler next to other 1 door reach in cooler on cook line blowing 41°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in wait station **Warning**
  • 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. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler in bar area, manager stated milk was opened 9/9/14 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. On prep table near back doors **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar in wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back hallway next to bulk co2 tank **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. 5 gallon bucket of chicken bullion with no lid under hand sink next to 10 eye stove, voluntarily discarded by manager, taco salad shells on shelf above steam table on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken bullion, near 10 eye stove, buckets of margarita mix in bar area, bus tubs of beef and ground beef in walk in cooler **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of kitchen area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door reach in cooler next to 2 door reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice and beans on shelf across from prep table in prep area, bulk container of sugar in wait station, containers of spices on prep table shelf across from dish machine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pain reliever over taco shells on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46° flan 47° in 2 door reach in cooler on cook line across from 10 eye stove, guacamole 56° in 1 door make table next to steam table on cook line, sour cream 52° in 1 door make table next to other 1 door make table on cook line, Salsa 56° in wait station, Milk 46° stuffed peppers 47° salsa 46° in walk in cooler **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Refried beans 122-138° in steam table, corrective action: cook put on stove top to bring to 165° **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over sauces in 2 door reach in cooler next to 2 door reach in freezer **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In 2 door reach in cooler next to 2 door reach in freezer, manager voluntarily discarded cracked eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in wait station **Warning**
  • 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. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler in bar area, manager stated milk was opened 9/9/14 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. On prep table near back doors **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. In bar area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk in bar cooler, among restaurant's drinks.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut lettuce buckets, back of kitchen. Also containers with raw beef in walk in cooler.**Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on back rack. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw ground beef and pork sitting on the floor at the end of reach in coolers area. Manager states they are defrosting them to be cooked later.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Ice, next to hand wash sink in bar.
  • 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. 0ppm. DM has two rinse and a detergent. Manual sanitizing set up.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Worker on the back cutting lettuce. Discussed this with manager. AOP form provided.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 43-51°, sour cream 44-49° wait station. Corrective action taken added more ice to the ice bath.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese dip at 89°F. Sitting above oven. It has been less than two hours, discussed Time as a Public Health Control, provided form, and time was marked.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked sauces, reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Dish machine sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Also no cold water, in bar.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers huevos rancheros, made with shell eggs, that customers may ask to be undercooked. Sign was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
4/23/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting raw chicken on cutting board.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on rack.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Wait area
4/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting raw chicken on cutting board.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives on rack.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closure broken rear door
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Gallon of milk.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. By food on table wait area.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bottles of Sprite in drink ice.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Wait area
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef tips walk in coller
1/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of beef walk in cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of spices.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47°, beef 46° cooler drawers cook line. Corrective action bags of ice placed on chicken and beef.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over cooked beef reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Under cola dispenser.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cups stacked in handsink wait area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, chicken walk in cooler
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bin under cola dispenser.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Cook line
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Where spices stored.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under shredder.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked sauce reach in cooler across from stove.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Wait area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No expiration dates on certificates.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm sanitizer.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth towel under cutting board.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitchers in handsink by cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils and bottled water cookline
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink wait area used as dump sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice bin
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Back of dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over sauces reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans held at 120? reheated 169? **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 foods chicken and beans walk in cooler
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. By 2 two door coolers.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front waiter area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Shrimp thawing in mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. container cooking oil.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45, beef 46, cookline. Corrective action taken, placed in ice bath.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead roach on floor by can rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Can of raid insect spray on shelf with can goods. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates in line water filter by ice machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef walk in coole .
  • 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. Employee dragged cups thru ice to fill, did not use scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ove rear prep table.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Wait area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in handsink cookline.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ove rear prep table.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee dragged cups thru ice to fill, did not use scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. With singlle serve items and above food items.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Wait area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Container cooking oil.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46 degrees, raw beef 45 degees cookline. Corrected On Site. Ice bags.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sauces walk in cooler, not in cooling process.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and beef walk in coole .
1/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. Tiles missing over walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink cookline by make table.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in handsink cookline.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Broken hood filters.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Containers too full sauce. Corrected On Site. Put in smaller shallow containers.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49 f, delivery by walk in told it was there about 1 hour.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 45 f, sauce 46 f, pork moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Latex sealant on soda box rack.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bulk container spices.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Produce walk in cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates in line water filter.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Dish machine
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Shelf where bulk containers stored lined with torn, grease built up foil.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Cheese shdder.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumpsink.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knives.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum containers.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Under cola dispens r.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Can of raid over prep table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Dairy walk in cooler.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Chilli Relleno's
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in server area on ice, but not enough around the sides, temped at 48F Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of letuce on floor in walkin coolet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw chicken, then handle RTE foods, without changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup in spice container. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cooks on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Some filters missing on cookline
  • Waste line blocked at soda gun holster. Behind bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of tortilla chips sitting on handsink Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink, in server area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Opposite dishmachine area, with splitter plug Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of original employee training certificates or card provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of an original certificates or card foremployee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Photocopies only.
11/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Milk in walk in cooler Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic buckets
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 51F, raw beef 48F, cooked beef 51F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter 115F
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Salsa in rear of kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. First Reachin on cook line
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler on line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Sheetpan of Meatballs sitting on top of cases of lettuce Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef and chicken
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Meatballs in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In ice bin
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cookline coolers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On cook line
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Food in plastic bags
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Unsealed Wooden shelf
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food stuck to clean knifes
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reachin cooler on line
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. In server area
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by saucepan in sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. being used as a dump sink
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found One live roach, killed on spot, by manager
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. By hood filters
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Bug spray stored by food
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. By clean silverware
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use, and extension cord. For reporting purposes only. By back of kitchen and in server area
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-05-1 Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. chili releno-freezer in foil wraps
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guac 45 -reachin on line shrimp -69-kitchen chicken-50-kitchen beef-68-kitchen shrimp-reachin freezer-55
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler-foods are at 48-50 and thermometer reads 50 callback 2 thermometers read 50 and food temps between 47-50
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
11/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. chili releno-freezer in foil wraps
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. guac in tub;chicken-cooked
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guac 45 -reachin on line shrimp -69-kitchen chicken-50-kitchen beef-68-kitchen shrimp-reachin freezer-55
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chili releno 78
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.cooling beans in pan on counter-however lid on product
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler-foods are at 48-50 and thermometer reads 50
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler on line
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shrimp over releno in reachin freezer and raw Beef over releno also beef over chicken-cooked and orange juice in reachin cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife stored on wall behind soap dispenser
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink on line slow to drain
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pot lid on top Corrected On Site. other handsink has a knife inside
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
11/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/14/2009Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/22/2008Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 11/21/2008Complaint FullEmergency order recommended

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