La Palma Mexican Restaurant, 3665 East Bay Dr Ste 208, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA PALMA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3665 East Bay Dr Ste 208, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6216517
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/1/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. at back door For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. towel covering tortillas Corrected On Site. replaced with disposable paper towels
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. utensil in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. Corrected On Site. placed into refrig
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice covered during cooling process Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of tomatillos in pastic milk crate
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of tomatoes
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. plastic bin containing pkgs of tortillas
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. towel covering warm tortillas
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutti board
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice covered durin cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. crate of tomatillo
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. missing from container of lemon wedges [drink cooler]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 44 degr F Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. Corrected On Site. frozen chicken placed into refrig
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken above ckd rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sealed case of drink cups
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thaweing at room temperature. beef for carne asada [still frozen] Corrected On Site. placed nto refrig
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken on shelf above horchata Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bin of onions on floor under prep table
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. hot water faucet not working at handsink in kitchen . water temperature at cold faucet measured at 68 degr F
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hot water faucet not working
12/20/2010Routine - 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. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd rice
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham measured at 47 degr F Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ckd chicken [129 degr F] placed into container & covered ; sliced ham in covered container [47 degr F] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. storage cooler on top of handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cooler on top of handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Ibuprofin on shelf next to baskets of chips Corrected On Site.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.(defelector sheild)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(covered with bag) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.(tylenol with dishware )
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food container under flat top grill, containers in reach in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(bulk food container under flat top grill)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(chopping produce)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by wiping cloths)
  • 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.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.( establishment will serve eggs to order for breakfast) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(restrooms)
  • Critical. Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.(above the 3 door cooler and the table with single service items in front kitchen area)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Plan review provisions not completed. (must install splashguard between hand sink and mop sink.)
  • 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.
8/21/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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