El Jalisco, 16919 Ne Pear St, Blountstown, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: El Jalisco
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16919 Ne Pear St, Blountstown, FL 32424
License #: 1700128
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Refried beans. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Kitchen next to hand sink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights over chest freezers in back.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch soft taco shells with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Observed employee touch soft shell tacos with bare hands. See stop sale. **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 reach-in cooler: poblano peppers cooked previous morning. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit- observed chemical dishwasher reaching maximum of 97°f. **Warning**
6/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine reading 10ppm chlorine available for sanitizing solution. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch soft taco shells with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Observed employee touch soft shell tacos with bare hands. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in cooler: beef 49°f, chicken 49°f, beef 53°f. Foods not out for 4 hours. Note: this violation must be corrected by 6/17/14. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unwrapped spinach in contact with fish out of original packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed unwrapped spinach in contact with fish out of original packaging. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Observed chicken cooling at room temperature 124°f for approximately 1 hour. **Corrected On-Site** **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 reach-in cooler: poblano peppers cooked previous morning. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit- observed chemical dishwasher reaching maximum of 97°f. **Warning**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat French fries in chest freezer.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef, all out or original packaging.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink at drink station.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage and freezer storage areas.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • OBSERVED A DUSTY EXHAUST FAN IN MENS RESTROOM - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED A SLIMY PINK SUBSTANCE INSDIE THE ICE MACHINE - COS
  • OBSERVED A WET WIPING CLOTH IN WAITRESS STATION ON COUNTER NOT STORED IN SANITIZE SOLUTION - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED AN UNLABELED BOTTLE OF BLEACH IN DISH AREA - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE BEING COOLED IN COVERED CONTAINERS IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED CLEAN GLASSES STACKED WITHOUT BEING AIR DRIED
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASH HANDS - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLIES IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN TOP REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY - THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY 7/31/12
  • OBSERVED PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, BEEF AND CHEESE AT 49 DEGREES IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS IN REACH-IN COOLER - COS
  • OBSERVED SOILED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN KITCHEN- COS
  • OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF SCOOP TOUCHING RICE AND BEANS IN CLOSED CONTAINERS - COS
7/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed REACHIN cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed employee don clean gloves, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dumping drinks in handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered pan of beef in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chili rellenos in walkin cooler.
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee don clean gloves , without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chili rellenos in reachin freezer. Corrected On Site.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
4/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw eggs stored over cooked beef in reachin cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dry beans Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Spoons need to be inverted in glass so handle in up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glasses at waitress station.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Tongs at stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-02-1 Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed chicken, beef, sour cream, chili rellenos cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit on make table in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 7-21-10.
  • Critical. Make table in kitchen incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Discontinue use until repaired or replaced. This violation must be corrected by : 5-21-10.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered sugar in server's station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee don gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on dishwasher.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's restroom used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Observed expired employee training.
5/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at 123 front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Knife and cutting board on sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat menudo prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of spices removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Cooked hamburger, chicken not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken and hamburger 24 hours after preparation at 59-61 degrees Fahrenheit. Voluntarily discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed chicken being thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Provided signs.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/19/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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