Baja Fresh, 4498 Alafaya Trl #270, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAJA FRESH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4498 Alafaya Trl #270, Orlando, FL 32826
License #: 5812398
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl scoop cracked/chipped, for chips.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Located t he mop sink.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At the three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl scoop cracked/chipped. Located by corn chip holding station.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located behind the cash register.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler.
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers stored above ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Black beans. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee stored on prep table, no lid or no straw. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, pico de gallo. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwashed produce stored above ready to eat salsa and pico de gallo.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 45° on prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water bucket at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, for cheese by front cook line.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, deli unit, by cooks line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by cooksline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, under cooks line section holding raw meats.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly, by cooks line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris, section labeled 14.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
4/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Despenser in men's restroom not functioning properly.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep unit
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Small prep unit.
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 4/1/12.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Small prep unit.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Small prep unit.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Steamtable.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Pro
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Large cutting board next to stove.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Small prep unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Steamtable.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Small prep unit.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions and box of produce on floor in walk-in cooler.
10/24/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site CHANGED SOLUTION 200 PPM
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.OIL SPRAY BOTTEL 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.EMPLOYEE CUTTING ONIONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 04/17/2010.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.STEAK AT 122 F Corrected On Site.REHEATED
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED ABOVE AND WITH FOOD ON SHELVE IN THE WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.PAN STORED WET WHEN LIFTED WATER DRIPPING FROM INSIDE
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 04/17/2010.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 04/17/2010.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. COOK LINE AND BACK ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.HOOD LIGHTS MISSING
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.60 DAYS TO OBTAIN CFM CARD
  • 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. 60 DAYS TO TRAIN EMPLOYEES
10/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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