Acapulco, 2505 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ACAPULCO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2505 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
License #: 7401764
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom part.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front line cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with lime scale in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Bottled water stored in ice used for drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw ground beef and hot dogs 45°F in the front line cooler. Advised chef to move product to a cooler maintaining 41°F or less. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • 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. Handing toast.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. There was a sanitizer bucket stored in the hand washing sink at the service area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom part of the TRUE refrigerator.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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. One with blue substance, server station and one with pink substance, bar.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
12/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
8/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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. 0 ppm Chlorine.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Wait station.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 0 ppm.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by the coffee maker.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There was a sanitizer bucket stored in the handwashing sink by the coffee maker.
  • Observed heavy ice condensation in the interior of reach in freezer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear substance behind bar.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. There was an employees jacket stored on shelf with bread and bagels.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Bar.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cook line cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 50ppm.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Verified ownership and license expiration date. Current Active.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler by dish machine.
  • Observed ice condensation build-up in the freezer.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There was a utensil stored in it.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in reach in cooler. Orange juice.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food ... juice, reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm chlorine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. cookline and back room.
  • Observed cloth used as food contact surface on buffet for bagels, muffins, bread.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over warewash machine
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. True reach in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese at 48F on buffet. Advised to submerge in ice and remove cloth from bowl.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cups, back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Black mold like substance, reach in freezer near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle near warewash machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. under warewash machine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink server area.. Corrected On Site.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cream cheese. Corrected On Site.with ice .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in true holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in reach in true cooler nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink server area.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.server area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.near coffee machine.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean pans.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at a server area handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress back kitchen door in disrepair.. For reporting purposes only.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in true cooler A soiled with accumulation of food residue.and water.
  • Observed clean knives stored dirty.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.near dish machine.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.brokem unused Trye make table cooler.manager states to be disgarded.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. jammed west kitchen exit door. For reporting purposes only.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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