Estela's Mexican Restaurant, 5706 Main St, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Estela's Mexican Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5706 Main St, New Port Richey, FL 34652
License #: 6112994
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Behind bar.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Chipped plates.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour.
  • 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. Put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on plastic dish racks
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.Behind barand kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by cook line utensils hanging, kitchen
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Kitchen and behind bar.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-infreezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.Outside unit.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink,Dishroom.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Cookline.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Dishroom.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice bin
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Fryer
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans on cookline
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50F, reach in cooler across from grill **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48F, reach in cooler across from grill
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48F, reach in cooler across from grill
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket and clothes in sink near dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dishmachine
  • 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.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - Food stored outside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cookline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. by Cookline.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Note operator owed 50.00 late pmt. on license .He paid on line while I was here.I called Barb in office and it showed paid.No A.C. Issued.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dish area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Kitchen.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Rusty can opener.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
12/13/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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