El Paso Restaurant, 2101 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PASO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2101 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460
License #: 6004413
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.KITCHEN
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.chef discarded cooked rice cooked chicken
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.COOKED BEEF 40°
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom. Men's room
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, beef, rice, soup.
12/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer _ all products not commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside ice machine
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing in microwave oven.
  • Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Beef, chicken, pork next to yuca (vegetable)
  • Intermediate - Cooking utensils/pots/pans in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Steam valve at coffe machine
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup, pork, beef stew stored overnight in cooler not dated
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of sugar cane.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. fish, chicken, vegetables, potatoes in chest freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. container of rice, soup, beef stew.
10/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. furks, spoons, knife side up.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. by mop sink
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice beans, pork 45F
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored above vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on refrigerator side wall surface.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen area
  • Critical - License expired more than 60 days, after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 03/17/12.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef, raw eggs stored above onions. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen"s grease tray.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. containers of food stored overnight.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. men's room.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stoeed above vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. degreaser bottle by food prep. table. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef, chicken, soup.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored above vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked rice.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 02/11/11.
  • Critical - License expired more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Observed build-up of grease on interior of oven surface.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. bottle of beer on top of french fries.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice, chicken, pork. This violation must be corrected by : 02/11/11.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. container of cooked platains, yams. discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over cooked platains. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. urinal not flushing.
  • Observed hole in wall. mens room.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. food prep. area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 : 11/03/10.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. mold like papaya stored in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shrimp, wings, potatoes, stored in chest freezer.
  • 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 : 11/03/10.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 05/12/10.
  • 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 : 05/12/10.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup, beef stew, pork.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ice maker, refrigerator.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Clean utensils, not stored inverted or in a protected manner. side up.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 05/12/10.
  • 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 : 05/12/10.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice, soup, stew, wings.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. bag of ice stored next to beef in r.I freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw whole eggs stired above vegetables in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed hole in wall. dining room
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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 New employees.This violation must be corrected by : 09/10/09.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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