El Paso Mexican Restaurant, 10 S Main Street, Chiefland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PASO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10 S Main Street, Chiefland, FL 32626
License #: 4800534
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 5/11/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations hot shot fly spray.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning cheese container has 4 different dates.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area pie/cake in freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by hot table.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked graded cheese.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name corn starch. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1. 03A-07-1 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41. chicken 44, chorizo 46, ham 46 bottom of cookline reachin
8/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 44, chorizo 46, ham 46 bottom of cookline reachin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 129, beans 124, ground beef 111-115 on steamtable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cookline reachin at 48. DO NOT USE UNTIL IT MAINTAINS 41 DEGREES
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reachins
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. chili powder
  • Critical. Observed cloth towel for hand d ying in restroom
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. plastic crates in wait station
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none, cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board, fryers
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in wait station
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.plastic crates
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. beverage glasses
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet at mop sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. by mop sink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind steamtable
8/4/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48, beef 45, cookline reachin. on callback, chicken 48, beef 48-52,raw shrimp 45, cooked shrimp 48
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. handled raw meat, then cooked food & changed gloves but did not wash hands. dipped gloved hands in wiping cloth water, then resumed food prep w/ no glove change and/or hand wash. Repeat Violation.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48, beef 45, cookline reachin
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice 122, cheese sauce 120, chicken 128, steamtable
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. handled raw meat, then cooked food & changed gloves but did not wash hands. dipped gloved hands in wiping cloth water, then resumed food prep w/ no glove change and/or hand wash. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. for chlorine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer. covered with mold in reachin
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. crockpot
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at mop sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. triple sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. fan in front of it & shelving blocking easy access from cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. main kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse on food shelves
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked beans in reachin.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in glass reachin mine reads 40 thiers reads 50.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at one on cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation Bottom of backdoor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed chlorine over 200 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated at front door. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet chord to light melted and outlet melted at light in storage/prep areaFor reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/25/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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