Encanto Mexicano Mexican Food, 1991 Drew St Ste A, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ENCANTO MEXICANO MEXICAN FOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1991 Drew St Ste A, Clearwater, FL 33765
License #: 6215647
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli-style reach-in cooler not holding TCS foods to 41° or below. **Repeat Violation** Upon reinspection 10/14/14, cooler part has been ordered. No food stored in unit.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. One section not aligned properly.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Both units.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sliding door cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Both reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli-style reach-in cooler not holding TCS foods to 41° or below. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. One section not aligned properly.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Both units.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sliding door cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer. Flautas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 49°, butter 49°, cheese 48°, cheese 49°. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over fish. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink not working, next to microwave
  • 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. Milk in display reach in cooler
6/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.bottle water
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, under handsink
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Display reach in cooler
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink not working, next to microwave
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display reach in cooler and prep reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over peppers in display reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Next to chips
  • 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. Milk in display reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Next to water heater
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to microwave
  • 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 rice in display reach in cooler
6/9/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Pitas
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Bathroom wall area
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Shelf under grill
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Taped handle of grill scrapper , cookline
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mopsink area
7/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth used as food contact for tortillas
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic containers on shelf, dishwashing area
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open cup of coffee on slicer, prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before gloves on Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery bags used to store raw meats, prep sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. bags of frozen raw meats in prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over lettuce and raw shelled eggs over cut mushrooms , glass door reach in cooler
10/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not seperated from adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage/splash handsink next to prep sink
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not seperated from adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage/splash. mopsink next to 3 compartment sink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. tortillas stacked and wrapped in cloth on prep table
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee touching tortillas with barehands when removing from grill Corrected On Site. tongs used
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. small nonhandled container in pan of salt by fryers Corrected On Site.
12/14/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No lid over trash can in rest room.
  • Critical - No proof of food manager certification.
  • Critical - No thermometer in reach in cooler.COS
  • Critical - Operating with out a current license.
  • Critical - Rest room doors not self closing.
  • Seating at 19 seats. A change seating evaluation form was provided.
  • Critical - Thawing at room tempature. Meats were in prep sink.COS
10/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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