Gordos Cafe, 723 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gordos Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 723 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3910685
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle, walk in cooler, owner states he ordered the wrong one **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle, walk in cooler, owner states he ordered the wrong one **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cooks line
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on walk in, owner states on order
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in refrigerator, corn husks, sausages
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash sink
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Chicken salad
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For diced onions
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In small salt container. Back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Near back kitchen stove.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near prep table in back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.over back kitchen prep table.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near stove in back kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small salt container, bottles on cooksline
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 lb 3 oz can of sauerkraut.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over Cuban sandwiches.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Can of Raid strafed near dry storage rice and beans. Back kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 comp sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Buckets in walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging near 3 comp sink.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.prep kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.covering hot PHF and then putting away in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Numbeous spray bottles
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Knifes with tape on handle
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in freezers.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - cut deli meats in the walk-in cooler not date marked.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked food (chicken, beans, etc.) in the walk-in cooler not date marked.
5/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXPIRED.
  • Critical - Frozen deli meat wrapped in plastic not date marked.
  • NO COPY OF LAST INSPECTION REPORT.
  • Critical - No date marked on cooked beans and chicken in the walkin.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING EXPIRED.
  • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT STORED INVERTED.
  • Observed buil-up of food debris on shelves in walkin cooler and food debrisbuild up in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed several electrical outlets missing covers- for reporting puposes only.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - CLEAN ICE CHUTE FOR COCA COLA SODA DISPENSER.
  • Critical - CUT DELI HAM STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - 71 DEGREES F.
  • Critical - FOOD COLORING IN PLASTIC BOTTLE NOT LABELED.
  • Critical - FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXPIRED.
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - MANAGER DID NOT KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - MANAGER NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY - "BIG 5", SYMPTOMS, RESTRICTIONS, ETC.
  • Critical - MANAGER NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT REHEATING FOOD TEMPERATURE. MANAGER STATED COOKED FOOD REHEATED.
  • NO COPY OF LAST INSPECTION REPORT.
  • Critical - NO HOT WATER IN WOMENS RESTROOM - MEASURED 89 DEGREES F.
  • Critical - NO THERMOMETER IN COLA COLA COOLER IN DINING ROOM.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRAINING EXPIRED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER.
  • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. ONE LIVE ROACH ABOVE HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN, 1 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA CABINET, 1 BY DISH RACK, 6 UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 INSIDE MEAT SLICER AND ONE RUNNING ACROSS CUBAN BREAD ON PREPARATION TABLE. OBSERVED SPECKLING ON WALLS BEHIND SHELVES.
  • Critical - OBSERVED OPEN BAG OF ALL PURPOSE FLOUR NOT STORED IN COVERED CONTAINER.
  • OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT STORED INVERTED.
  • OBSERVED SMALL HOLES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND SEVERAL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS MISSING COVERS.
  • OBSERVED SPOON STORED IN STANDING WATER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
  • OBSERVED WET NESTING ON CLEAN CONTAINERS.
  • RAW SHELL EGGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON COOKS LINE.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in- freezer.
  • Observed hole in wall above bottle water drink.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops used for rice and other utensils for food Stored in 87F water.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open deli meat and feta cheese in the walk-in Cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef ptties in hot holding unit measured 123F.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No date marked on cooked beans, chicken, etc. in the walk- in -cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers holding sugar and sauces in plastic bottles not labeled.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair behind green storage shelf.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Observed posted license expired 02/01/2011. Manager paid on-line at time of inspection. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - next to 3-compartment sink.
  • Ceiling tile missing hallway next to the restroom.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Observed make table product temperature at 50 degrees F. Observed glass door cooler at 47 degree F. and products in walk-in-cooler at 44 degree F. This violation must be corrected by : 02/16/2011.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Products (chicken 51F, pork 50F, riceandbeans 53F) was cooked at 4:00pm yesterday (02/14/2011). Stop sale order issued.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. No soap in mens restroom.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Observed posted license expired 02/01/2011. Manager paid on-line at time of inspection. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in-cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - water by 3-compartment sink and raw pork on the floor in walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment - under fryers and grill.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic container used as scoop in rice container.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured cheese in make-table at 50 degree F.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - opened milk.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found on walls and in front counter cabinets. Observed 2 live roaches in front counter cabinets and 2 live roaches above 3-compartment sink. Observed ten dead roaches on the floor under tables - front service area. This violation must be corrected by : 02/16/2011.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed foil pans not stored inverted.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Observed raid stored next to rice and sugar.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind green storage shelf.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind fryers and grill.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - cooked soup, chicken, and pork in the walk-in-cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - oil and sauces on cooks line.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sugar under prep table.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Sanitization-concentration and/or temperature
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Employee training validation
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheeses and coldcuts - Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. large blue container-
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cuban bread in kitchen areas
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar containers
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on underside of soda fountain
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. coldcuts and cheeses need to be date marked
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl in sugar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tin foil containers on top shelf need to be inverted
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice in big bin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar and coffee on front counter
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. spoons in sugar on front counter
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. eating cuban sandwich
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic to go bags
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tin foil pans not inverted -on shelf over prep tables
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. mens bathroom
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap around doors
  • Light not functioning. kitchen areas
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. used under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves and floor in dry storage areas
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed hole in wall. behind prep table in dry storage area /in mens restroom
  • Observed hole in ceiling. several places
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. ac vent missing over hood
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. raid insect spray for household use only
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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