Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant, 527 Beckrich Rd, Panama City Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOS RANCHEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 527 Beckrich Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
License #: 1305131
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly,on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Observed the stainless steel panel is hanging down behind the cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season container not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leaking water in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in walk-in cooler with customer food.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on dry storage shelf with food.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Shells in kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and mens restroom.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Fuel-burning, wick-type, unvented space heater in use inside an enclosed building or patio area. For reporting purposes only.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over cut tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled beef.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler door missing.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink next to grill missing hot water handle.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Peppers in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in freezer next to dry storage shelves. Chest Freezer.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Dishwasher area.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 5 cans of Hot Shot ant and roach spray and one can of Raid ant and roach spray.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed sugar and sugar substitute packets stored on top of glass cleaner and bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by grill. **Corrected On-Site**
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buckets of lime juice mix on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach in cooler cracked and unable to maintain at 41° f .
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 53° f , steak 53° f , shrimp 53° f , cheese 53° f, sliced tomatoes 53° f , establishment placed all items in ice bath and moved to walk in cooler and temperatures are at 39° f . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over poblano peppers in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over mango mix
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.cold water handle broken
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. vegetables in sink at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef patties in freezer
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0 ppm
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice from last night at 45 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in cook area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee don gloves before washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice made at 1200 pm at 108 degrees fahrenheit covered tightly and stacked 4 high on prep table. Moved pans to walkin and stored lightly vented in a single layer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. pitcher stored in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed handleless scoop in spice container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and sour cream st 50 in maketable , put in maketable at 11am . Management is putting these containers in ice. Items now 37 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Corrected On Site
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. oppm
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed beef at 44 in walkin , abd tamales at 46 in walkin cooler-cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 6/4/11. items have been moved to another cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed cheese and sour cream , 46, in cookline maketable , cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Observed beef at 44 in walkin , abd tamales at 46 in walkin cooler-cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 6/4/11.
  • Observed build-up of grease on bottom of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed cheese and sour cream , 46, in cookline maketable , cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice cream in freezer
6/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 2/12/11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed jugs of oil on floor
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans and cheese 53 This violation must be corrected by : 2/12/12.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.peppers in freezer
2/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream, 44. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed employee putting gloves on and didn't wash his hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Observed foil used on the bottom shelf has not been replaced.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the reachin cooler next to the bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cleaned wiping cloth being usey employees hanging on there waste. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers on the cook line.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers infront of the restrooms needs cleaning.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. (B) Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under Section 3-302.15 or when otherwise approved, food EMPLOYEES' may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed bowls inside the sugar container.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the cook line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the beer reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved by the stove.
8/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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