El Pescador Restaurant, 1603 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1603 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
License #: 6805331
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 5/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Observed: Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris/dust/grease'soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of canned tomatoes stored on dry storage floor. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over dish, prep areas not sufficient shielding. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink. Priority: Intermediate
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed dusty tiles above dough mixer.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed meat sauce held overnight at 52°F. Observed garlic in olive oil held at 64°F.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed meat sauce in a bucket deeper than 4 inches. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
  • Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin in cooler **Warning**
1/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
  • Critical - Manager lacking current proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. **Warning**
  • Critical - Manager lacking current proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - No currently Certified Food Manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at bar. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.Joseph Casadio 11/19/07 **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin in cooler **Warning**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cookline reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit-sauces in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.-single service forks at bar
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tanks at bar not adequately secured.
  • Observed cookline reachin cooler gasket in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of unused reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of cardboard Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit-walkin cooler
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in kitchen.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-back prep room.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed a gas appliance without proper venting on outside water heater under roof.. For reporting purposes only.
11/7/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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