Gordo's, 1907 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gordo's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1907 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304-3224
License #: 4702500
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in the rice bin.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic container of cooked pork stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
  • 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. Employee beverage above the prep table in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored above the kitchen prep table.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on make table is off of the hinges.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Shelf of prep table with the slicer on it.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and wait station hand wash sinks.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area.
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning** upon call back observed fan cover in walk-in cooler dusty. Upon callback observed fan cover in walk-in cooler dusty.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair- white reach-in cooler. **Warning** upon callback observed reach-in cooler gasket torn. Upon callback observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning* upon callback observed screen door torn. Upon callback observed screen door torn.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled- first walk-in cooler on the right out the back door. **Warning** upon callback observed walk-in cooler floor soiled, first walk-in cooler on the right out the back door. Upon callback observed floor in walk-in cooler soiled.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food- cook. **Warning**
  • 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** upon callback observed proof of employee training not available for some employees. Restaurant closed to customers for renovations and deep cleaning and manager stated he has planned a day to train all employees that are not currently trained.
08/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning** upon callback observed hood filters soiled.
  • Basic - Ceiling had accumulation of mold-like substance- second walk-in cooler to the left out of the back door. **Warning** upon callback observed ceiling of walk-in cooler has an accumulation of a mold like substance.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning** upon call back observed fan cover in walk-in cooler dusty.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair- white reach-in cooler. **Warning** upon callback observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning* upon callback observed screen door torn.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled- first walk-in cooler on the right out the back door. **Warning** upon callback observed walk-in cooler floor soiled, first walk-in cooler on the right out the back door.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food- cook. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- Second walk-in cooler on the left outside the back door: black beans and rice 50°f, cooked pork 49°f, 46°f, see stop sale. White unit: fish 47°f, empanadas 50°f, product held for 1 hour per manager, product moved to walk-in cooler to bring temperature to 41°f. This violation must be corrected by 8/8/2014. **Warning** upon call back observed reach-in cooler in kitchen not maintaining product temperature: sliced tomatoes 57°f, 60°f, ham 62°f, 54°f, turkey 59°f, 58°f, turkey/ham mix 68°f, 70°f, sliced cheese 63°f, cut lettuce 65°f, product held since 11:00 am per manager, see stop sale. All other coolers containing TCS foods are functioning properly. White reach-in cooler: raw fish 43°f, 43°f, walk-in cooler on the left outside of back door: turkey 42°f, ham 43°f, ground beef 41°f, this violation must be corrected by 8/11/2014.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse- Second walk-in cooler on the left outside the back door: black beans and rice 50°f, cooked pork 49°f, 46°f, see stop sale. **Warning** upon call back observed reach-in cooler in kitchen not maintaining product temperature: sliced tomatoes 57°f, 60°f, ham 62°f, 54°f, turkey 59°f, 58°f, turkey/ham mix 68°f, 70°f, sliced cheese 63°f, cut lettuce 65°f, product held since 11:00 am per manager, see stop sale. All other coolers containing TCS foods are functioning properly. White reach-in cooler: raw fish 43°f, 43°f, walk-in cooler on the left outside of back door: turkey 42°f, ham 43°f, ground beef 41°f, this violation must be corrected by 8/11/2014.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • 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 - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Second walk-in cooler on the left outside the back door: black beans and rice 50°f, cooked pork 49°f, 46°f, see stop sale. White unit: fish 47°f, empanadas 50°f, product held for 1 hour per manager, product moved to walk-in cooler to bring temperature to 41°f. This violation must be corrected by 8/8/2014. **Warning** upon call back observed reach-in cooler in kitchen not maintaining product temperature: sliced tomatoes 57°f, 60°f, ham 62°f, 54°f, turkey 59°f, 58°f, turkey/ham mix 68°f, 70°f, sliced cheese 63°f, cut lettuce 65°f, product held since 11:00 am per manager, see stop sale. All other coolers containing TCS foods are functioning properly. White reach-in cooler: raw fish 43°f, 43°f, walk-in cooler on the left outside of back door: turkey 42°f, ham 43°f, ground beef 41°f, this violation must be corrected by 8/11/2014.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled- bar area. **Warning** upon callback observed soda gun soiled at bar.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- bowl used as scoop in cooked ground beef in white walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer- bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling had accumulation of mold-like substance- second walk-in cooler to the left out of the back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- bar ice bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair- white reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled- first walk-in cooler on the right out the back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food- cook. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- Second walk-in cooler on the left outside the back door: black beans and rice 50°f, cooked pork 49°f, 46°f, see stop sale. White unit: fish 47°f, empanadas 50°f, product held for 1 hour per manager, product moved to walk-in cooler to bring temperature to 41°f. This violation must be corrected by 8/8/2014. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food- raw chicken stored above cooked beef in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse- Second walk-in cooler on the left outside the back door: black beans and rice 50°f, cooked pork 49°f, 46°f, see stop sale. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can- hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • 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 - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Second walk-in cooler on the left outside the back door: black beans and rice 50°f, cooked pork 49°f, 46°f, see stop sale. White unit: fish 47°f, empanadas 50°f, product held for 1 hour per manager, product moved to walk-in cooler to bring temperature to 41°f. This violation must be corrected by 8/8/2014. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled- bar area. **Warning**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Several cases of cooking oil stored on floor near deep fryer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Under deep fryers.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near dish machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Walk in cooler #2.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. A server station/bar areas. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near back door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Near server station, in back hallway. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 at reach in cooler at bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo container stored in spice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At server area.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk in cooler near co2 tanks.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Shorter male food handler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Window cleaner stored with hot sauce/ketchup bottles at server area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Near server station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At server area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hamburger patties at reach in cooler near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. At bar area.
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in seasoning blend bucket underneath prep table. Observed Gordo's cup used as ice scoop at drink machine on patio. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed several cracked windows in dine in enclosed porch area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing water on bottom interior of make station cold hold unit.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Keg and meat walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Cooler closest to kitchen entry door.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in corner of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen over dishwasher and make station unit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Glass door reach in unit and white refrigerator in kitchen. Reach in cooler in bar area. And make station cold hold unit in kitchen (manager added thermometer to this unit).
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At drink station near coffee unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish fillets. Employee drained water and moved fish fillets to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Interior door frames on all 3 outside walk in coolers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and door frame. Make station cold hold unit.
  • Basic - Walk in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler located near kitchen entry door.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Keg and meat walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. Cup of lemons in ice at drink station on patio. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Observed presence of ants on drink station in patio area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Underneath table where slicer is located. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Exterior faucet near air conditioning units. Faucet at mop sink near exterior kitchen entry door.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Sandwich press units. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make station cold hold unit.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. White refrigerator.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in 2nd exterior walk in cooler around corner. Gallon of milk at reach in cooler in bar area.
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored outside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Stored food in walk-in cooler not protected from condensation.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler walls soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove and flattop.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED ASH TRAY STORED AMONGST CLEAN SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (CUTLERY, PLATES)
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF GRILL PRESS - REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING WITH EXPIRED LICENSE (OVER 60 DAYS)
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK IN SERVER AREA USED TO STORE LEMONS/LIMES - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK USED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH
  • OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING TILES NEAR HOT WATER HEATER - REPEAT
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN EMPLOYEE INVOLVED IN PREPRARATION OF FOOD WITH NO REQUIRED BEARD GUARD
  • Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR SERVING AREA - REPEAT - COS
  • OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CURTAIN OF WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK - COS
  • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF LAST INSPECTION ON SITE
  • OBSERVED ONIONS BEING STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER - REPEAT -COS
  • OBSERVED OUTDOOR MOPSINK NOT DRAINING
  • OBSERVED PIPE COMING FROM A/C IN WALK-IN COOLER, NOT CONNECTED AND LEAKING
  • OBSERVED PITTED AND GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON COOKLINE - REPEAT
  • OBSERVED RICE (RAW) STORED IN UNLABELED, NON-SEE-THROUGH BIN, NEAR FLAT-TOP GRILL
  • Critical - OBSERVED THREE UNCOVERED DRINKS ON CUTTING BOARD/SHELVING - COS - REPEAT
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
10/22/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at drink syrup area.
  • Observed Ceiling tiles missing at kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed Light missing at outside walk in cooler.
  • Observed Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at kitchen near dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar area.
  • Critical - Observed 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 : 7/21/2012 .
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed to open cup above kitchen preparation table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed accumulation of grease at kitchen equipment wheels.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances in the interior of ice machine at drink syrup area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Observed accumulation of mold like substances inside soda dispensing gun at bar.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed ac vent missing cover and accumulated with dust over preparation table.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor of walk in cooler outside.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of raw fish uncovered and stored on floor of walk in freezer outside.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed sandwich toasters at kitchen with accumulation of food debris and grease.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment at kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed handwash sink utilized to store ice pan at lobby waitress/drink station.
  • Observed hole in wall at water heater near drink syrups.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed multiple cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at kitchen.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Observed boxes of paper towels and plastic cups stored on floor at drink syrup area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed uncovered beef and chicken at reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed uncovered plantans at reach in freezer in kitchen.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham at 52 degrees in walk in cooler #2
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham/pork at 46 degrees on make table.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken at 44 degrees in walk in cooler #2
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler #1 and 2.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed 7 dead roaches on premises. in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 12-21-2011.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found. 1 in kitchen and 1 in hallway. This violation must be corrected by : 12-21-2011.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler #1 and 2.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner. scoop without handle in salsa in glass reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. glass reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in men's and women's restroom
  • Critical - Observed 7 dead roaches on premises. in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 12-21-2011.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles at bar.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed fry oil stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. sink in wait station storing containers of ice and bag of lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties at 48 degrees in glass reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at 57 degrees in walk in cooler #1.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked yuca at 53 degrees in walk in cooler #2.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham at 52 degrees in walk in cooler #2
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham/pork at 46 degrees on make table.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken at 44 degrees in walk in cooler #2
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded chicken at 54 degrees in walk in cooler #1.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded pork at 53 degrees in walk in cooler #1. stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. eggs over pan of chicken in walk in cooler #1
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found. 1 in kitchen and 1 in hallway. This violation must be corrected by : 12-21-2011.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. jambalaya on counter
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pan of chicken in walk in cooler #1.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sliced pork in walk in cooler #1
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt/surgar on prep table.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. found at 0ppm. Establishment is to manually warewash until dishmachine is serviced and delivers 50-100ppm.
  • Equipment or utensils not constructed in a proper manner. scoop without a handle being used in seasoning salt, cracker meal. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above cookline.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens, womens room.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. rear plate of soda dispensing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. kitchen staff involved in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. gallon of milk. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of canned vegetables, case of papitas; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. various boxes in walk-in cooler next to kitchen door.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. various cases in walk-in 2.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Sandwich presses.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods. Fish adjacent to chicken, chicken adjacent to beef. Cookline reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. customer was told by host that her dog was permitted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
  • missing air conditioning vent cover. above kitchen prep area.
9/13/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; make table.
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable; rusty.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; walk in cooler door doesn't close properly.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; walk in freezer shelves.
  • Violation: 29-03-1 Observed water leaking from walk in cooler motor into pan.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; make table at 54F+. This violation must be corrected by : 6-9-11.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; walk in cooler at 47F. This violation must be corrected by : 6-9-11.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; cup with no handle being used as a scoop in big and little sugar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bar.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; office.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; service station.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; office.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; service station.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; pitcher handle in uncooked rice.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; make table.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; bar.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; walk in freezer shelves.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; case of tomatoes in walk in cooler, box of fry oil and flat of olive oil.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; pan of drink lemons in service station handsink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; walk in cooler door doesn't close properly.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; ham, pork, chicken, ham, turkey at 47F in walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 6-9-11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; turkey 58F, ham 54F, roast beef 74F in make table. Employee statees they were restocked at approximately 2 pm. Discard these products at 6 pm. This violation must be corrected by : 6-9-11.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; cases in back by coolers.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin; by service station.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; sterno with canned goods.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; pan of empanadas in walk in cooler.
  • Observed water leaking from walk in cooler motor into pan.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; pork, ham, turkey, etc. in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable; rusty.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar (?) in ice room by service station.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; office.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; women's. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor;; case of canned vegetables.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; potato balls under raw burger.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; cooler floor with broken door.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; near empanadas.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; reach in cooler door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; black beans in steam table at 126F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; ground beef, pork, red beans and rice in walk in cooler, all prepared yesterday. No date marks observed in walk in cooler.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BEEF IN WALKIN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SPICY CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of cup to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE.
  • Critical. Observed ice buckets not stored properly.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC FORKS, SPOONS & KNIVES.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use in the office for the ice machine. IT HAS NOT BEEN PLUMBED WITH A DRAIN & WATER. This violation must be corrected by : 08/20/10.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS' RESTROOM. BROKEN SPRING.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR SINK, SERVER AREA & ICE MACHINE AREA IN OFFICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. NEW SINK IN ICE MACHINE AREA (OFFICE).
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. NEW SINK IN ICE MACHINE AREA (OFFICE);
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in area between walkin cooler & walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated & grease buildup on area outside back backdoor and both walkin freezer & cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. UNDERNEATH COOLING & FRONTLINE IN KITCHEN.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. BEING ADDRESSED ON A ADMINSTRATIVE COMPLAINT - FROM A CALLBACK ON 08/06/10.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
7/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CUBANS MEAT IN WALKIN.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cooling holding units. SALAD OR SANDWICH AREAS.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. NO LID OR DOOR ON ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE IN BAR AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. IN KITCHEN.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. AROUND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
  • Lights missing the proper shields, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN AREA.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10 . This violation must be corrected by : 05/31/10.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. IN BAR AREA.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. OOUTSIDE NEAR WALKIN COOLER.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Rice and beans in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, rice in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs sitting on top of lettuce and carrorts in walkin cooler. l Corrected On Site. 2-4-09 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of rice by stove. Repeat Violation.2-4-09
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Case of plantain in kItchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Cases of potato sticks in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Open bag sugar in room by waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Box of rice by stove.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar in room by waitress station. Repeat Violation. 2-4-09
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Door is offf ice machine in room by waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar in room by waitress station.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop. Repeat Violation. 2-4-09
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Sleeve of lids in sink at waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On counter by ice bin and hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.4-2-09
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.2-4-09
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Waitress station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies restroom. Repeat Violation.2-4-09.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
10/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/4/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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