Aleyda's Restaurante Mexicano, 1890 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ALEYDA'S RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1890 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409-4123
License #: 6010290
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 3/19/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dust ceiling vent over warewash **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Dicing tomatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Stacked food containers, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Glove was torn, removed gloves and put on new pair to cut plaintains without washing **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mopsink outside **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No cold temperature stem thermometer; only stem thermometer for hot food. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner storage closet **Warning**
1/9/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm CHLORINE, USE ALTERNATIVE SANITIZATION UNTIL REPAIRED
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. METAL PANS
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CUT MELON AT 66F, Corrected On Site. Marked for time.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER SHRIMP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC TRSYS NOT INVERTED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM BALLS WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE AT 122F IN OVEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SEVERAL ITEMS WALKIN COOLER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. gaskets in w/i freezer.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. wall in w.I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. true freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, chicken, ribs. 44F
  • Observed residue build-up on fan cover in w/I cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on door handle in microwave oven.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf rack surface.
  • Observed residue build-up on soda fountain area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of sofrito, stock, beans,
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with one (1) filter removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. men
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice and beef in walk-in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. containers with potentially hazardous foods in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. shell eggs over ground beef walk-in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep area
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. dry storage area
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. BLACK BOWL WITH SALSA NOT UNDER THE SNEEZEGUARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF MAHI_MAHI & CORN NUGGETS _WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. COOKLINE _2 DIFFERENT EMPLOYEES_RTE CHEESES _FOR NACHOS & FOR BURRITO. & SERVERS_CHIPS Corrected On Site. ADVICED OPERATOR ON PROPER HAND WASHING & THE USE OF GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.DISHROOM EMPLOYEE _HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT & THEN HANDLING THE CLEAN EQUIPMENT COMING OUT OF THE DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. USED THE SPRAYER AT DISHMACHINE AREA & DIDN'T USE SOAP. I ASKED THE EMPLOYEE TO GO TO THE HAND SINK & EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE GLASS COOLER _BY SODA SYRUP
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.OVER 100ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.STANDING WATER INSIDE GLASS DOOR COOLER BY SYRUP _STANDING WATER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.CEILING & FANGUARD AREAS_DUSTY WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. WOOD PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF HS_BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK_TABLE MOVED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.LOTS UNDER ICE MACHINE
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDER COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS FROM BURNERS
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. OVEN CLEANER STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH CLEAN UTENSILS _AND WD 40 STORED ABOVE IT. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
5/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. flour
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in coolers gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. kitchen
  • Critical. Hot water to hot at employee hand wash sink. 153 degrees
11/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/10/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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