Taqueria Los Mexicanos, 2425 Se Bonita St, Stuart, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Taqueria Los Mexicanos
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2425 Se Bonita St, Stuart, FL 34997
License #: 5300939
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 1/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 47° stacked to high unable to cool product to minimum requirements
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46° stacked to high unable to cool product to minimum requirements
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Steak in storage cooler 49°
  • 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 cooked 1/28/14
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup In oil container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Raw beef in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen Reachin cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in Reachin cooler. Kitchen Reachin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pork chops stored over beef stock. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen prep reachin
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom of Reachin freezer Reach in cooler used as a dry storage unit, food debris in bottom of unit
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler handle
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Plastic cup
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken and vegetable soup in reachin cooler.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen prep area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Fish over sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Foods in front ric
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice, soups,, beef, chicken in standing ric
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.MAKE TABLE COOK LINE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE MAKE TABLE COOK LINE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. WHITE SHOPPING BAG_COOKED RICE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN and RAW BEEF_REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.BOX WITH DRY FLOWERS FOR DRINKS_STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER USED AS A DRY STORAGE UNIT_HALLWAY TO BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR Corrected On Site.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for cleaning food contact surfaces. 10ppm chlorine 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. BOWL IN VERDE SAUCE and PARMESEAN CHEESE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED BEEF REACHIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. GLASS CLEANER BY SPICES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. REAR DOOR
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED ONIONS AT 82F, Corrected On Site. MOVED TO STOVETOP
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2/door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. 0-220
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. stove.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. hole in bottom of rear door.
  • 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. new employee. complete food safety training within 30 days.
10/18/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked chicken on grill at 115 for 2.5 hrs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beans on stove at 99. for 2.5 hrs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked chicken at 115 for 2.5 hrs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. chest freezer.
  • 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. complete within 60 days.
3/31/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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