Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee, 1702 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1702 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603-1845
License #: 1101266
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked container. Flour container on shelf.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser plate. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Ran empty.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes piled high 53°. Shredded mozzarella 50°, 50°. Cut tomato 50°. Feta 48°. Sprouts 58°. Cut cabbage 52°. Raw chicken 58°. Cooked hush puppies 53°. Items out of temperature voluntarily discarded.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser plate.
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk-in cooler hand wash sink. Chained **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Above dry storage area at light fixture.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee cup. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, Caribbean cup. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in glass jar. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At server station.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut off at hand wash sink by walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Across from large ice machine.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle by soups. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear plastic plates. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Mushrooms in reach in cooler. Veggie patties in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 on prep table behind soup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Container containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Tall reach in cooler at 50 degrees at time of inspection. Do not store PHF TCS food in this unit until able to maintain temperatures 41 degrees or below. All PHF TCS food moved to other units.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Bins in storage area wet nesting.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood and filters above cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Light above cookline.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Can of jalapeno peppers dented on lid seam.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic bins in storage area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and dressings in tall reach in cooler at 52 degrees at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Deflector shield on ice machine, ice bins at wait station and behind bar.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Chicken at 52 degrees at time of inspection.
7/25/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Kitchen Manager.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pickle bucket.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Bar ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Chicken wing container in walk-in cooler. Sugar at wait station.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. Purse and jacket on beer case. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, shrimp above fries in reach-in freezer [opened from original package]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. With tools in cabinet.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floors in hard to reach areas. Walk-in cooler, under slicer counter.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hws used to dump drinks.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers 45F, Chicken 45-47F in grill drawer cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meats 45F , Cheeses 46-51F on sandwich make table. Corrected On Site. Food moved to time.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream, opened deli meat in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. 1 gal plastic handled hot sauce containers.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine too strong, bleaches test strip.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Cleaner on food shelf by POS terminal.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauteed onions 101F, Mushrooms 108F on grill [side of grill was turhed off] Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS need to be inverted.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.HOOD FILTERS.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.SPLASH GUARD / check interiors also.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Onions, sandwich making. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed employee change gloves, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw philly steaks over french fries in the freezer.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauteed mushrooms 102 on grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. BAGS OF SLICED LUNCH MEATS WITH NO DATE. PREPED TWO DAYS AGO. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. THREE PACKS OF MEATS WERE 43,42,42, ONE PACK WAS 50 F.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SANDWICH UNIT AND RIC UNDER GRILL.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-06-1 Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.THREE THERMOMETERS OFF 3 to 5 F.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. FOOD BASKETS.
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. HOSE ON SODA GUN HOLDER MISSING.
3/15/2010Routine - 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. BAGS OF SLICED LUNCH MEATS WITH NO DATE. PREPED TWO DAYS AGO. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SANDWICH UNIT AND RIC UNDER GRILL.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. TONGS HANGING FRON HANDLES.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP STORED ON ALCOHOL CONTAINERS.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. FOOD BASKETS.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISH RACKS.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HOSE ON SODA GUN HOLDER MISSING.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.A SPLASH GUARD WILL BE NEEDED ON BAR HAND WASH SINK.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.WHEN PUTTING ON GLOVES.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.SCOOPING ICE WITH GLASS.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
7/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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