Border Grill Fresh-Mex, 5695 West Vineland Rd Ste A, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BORDER GRILL FRESH-MEX
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5695 West Vineland Rd Ste A, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5811356
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Wall behind the ice machine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cooks on the cook line not changing their gloves after touching their soiled apron. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. Call Back - cooks on the line not washing their hands before changing their gloves.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans dated 7/30/14 was 49° in the walk in cooler. Refried beans dated 7/30/14 was 50° in the walk in cooler. Call back found the refried beans at 44°. Calibrated thermometer with owner, owners temperature 44° Beef soup dated 7/23/14 was 48° in the walk in cooler. **Warning** Call back found the beef soup at 41°
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top / flat top grill **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**. Call back found no food employee training upon requests.
10/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan on the top of the ice machine very soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee drinking cups on the prep tale at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phones on the prep surface at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist band on the hand of the cook while cooking **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Prep coolers at the cook line without thermometers **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags storing foods in the reach in cooler at the cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Wall behind the ice machine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked cheese sauce cooked 1:00pm was not cooled to 70° within two hours at 3:00pm. Food was placed in a shallow container and placed in the freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cooks on the cook line not changing their gloves after touching their soiled apron. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans dated 7/30/14 was 49° in the walk in cooler. Refried beans dated 7/30/14 was 50° in the walk in cooler. Beef soup dated 7/23/14 was 48° in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish and raw shrimps over the opened cheese sauce cooling in the reach in cooler at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans 490-50°, walk in cooler dated 7/30/14 Beef soup 48°, walk in cooler, dated 7/23/14 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top / flat top grill **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Container of salsa prepped was 67° with the lid in place in the walk in cooler. **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 - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Walk in cooler foods temping at 49°-50°. Operator informed me the unit was being serviced. Technician went to obtain parts. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on the ice machine not dated. **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. TERRIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. TERRIBLE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL IN KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English Enchiladas, chicken broth , refried Beas
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Expired 4/1/2014 spoke to owner has delinquent account **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Observed insects around fresh pineapples stored in prep Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Horchat 49°/ 50°f stored in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Flats of shell eggs stored above bags of carrots, Squash **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk stored in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Beef tongue located in freeze
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Tortilla stored inside thank you bags **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Observed opening wall thru new kitchen area, not finished frame of the doors per owner will be completed by end of month.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed employees working the grill change gloves without hand washing.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Can of pledge stored with plastic lids **Corrected On-Site**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Directly above main line.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 14 seats on the outside of Restuarant license only has 12 spoke to employee seating must be removed or seating form given for change
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread stored inside bags located in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. 4/1/2013
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 45°f stored on top panel cooler
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cooks on main line
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Flat grill has grease build up on the sides of equipment
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded cheese mozzarella cheese
7/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried Wet pans stacked on storage shelve back prep kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl stored inside hand wash sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Back prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing 3 bracelets
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stacked back prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 53?f located on top panel cooler, Manager Discarded product **Corrected On-Site**
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 33 Lids open garage dumpster outside
  • Violation: 34 Grease bin stored directly on grass
  • Critical - Violation: 41a Spray bottle unlabeled on the counter Callback inspection: unlabeled spray bottle - back kitchen.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Grease bin stored on grass. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 48F - prepared day before - possibly held too long outside cooler.
  • Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Lids of dry goods storage containers; shelving/drain racks above handsink [back kitchen].
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Back kitchen. Repeat Violation.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Bottle of honey not labeled
  • Critical - Bottom of reach in cooler has liquid spillage
  • Container of sugar not labeled
  • Cutting board has marks on the surface (turned over)
  • Dirty door gaskets in reach in freezer. Calibration of thermometer owner had 2 probes
  • Dust accumulation on the ceiling tile above prep counter.
  • Critical - Food handling training for new employee per owner working 60 days
  • Garlic oil in bottle fresh 82F stored on top shelf
  • Grease bin stored directly on grass
  • Hominy dent can stored on prep counter
  • Lids open garage dumpster outside
  • Masa temperature 46F per owner made during 12pm
  • Critical - Microwave oven dirty
  • Rice not date mark made on prior day R, the ground beef date 6/8/12 over 7 day period in reach in (Explained in Spanish to employee concerning relabeling product 3a pastor bee)
  • Critical - Spray bottle unlabeled on the counter
  • Storage of pans stacked wet on shelf above three comp sink
  • Temperature of milk, beef broth
  • Temperature of sour cream 50F
  • Critical - Top panel of ice machine R
  • Vent missing for air conditioner
6/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Mens/Womens bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Top panel of ice machine
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. shrimp , chicken located in freezer
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed employee working cashier register and food prep line has no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Bread stored on counter spoke to Manager.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed underneath three compartment sink
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Observed plastic bags beef stored inside freezer.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found Three live roaches found underneath three compartment sink area. This violation must be corrected by : 7/15/2011.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Establishment rules not written in English.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 : 3/25/2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48 degrees F, chicken 49/50
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed beef, chicken
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed white rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. hot sauces used for entrees
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. Soups and peppers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed bottom of reach in cooler ha food spilled on the surface.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. New owner of restaurant opening 6/11/2010.
  • 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
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Observed holes in wall.Hood suppression system.
  • Observed holes in ceiling.Hood suppression system.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
6/11/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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