Habana Village Cafe, 1 King St #103, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HABANA VILLAGE CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 King St #103, St Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6501561
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 5/1/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STORAGE
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. CEVICHE : SHRIMP AND SWAI. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. MICROWAVE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER VEGETABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LOOSE HANDSINK AT KITCHEN
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MARGERINE
5/1/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 10 ) 36-10-1 OBSERVED WORN TORN AND OR SOILED FLOOR/CARPETING
  • 11 ) 36-11-1 OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED SMOOTH AND DURABLE
5/1/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese, milk. 12-05-11 Milk.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork, beans. 12-05-11 Rice, empanadas, beans.
  • Critical - Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mojo sauce with fresh garlic. Corrected On Site. 12-05-11 91F.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Deep container with lid on.
  • Critical - Violation: 03D-05-1 Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked yesterday 10-03-11. Temperatures taken during inspection at approximately 12:45 pm were 52-55F. Stop sale issued. 12-05-11 Pork 61F, beef 60F, beans 53-59F, pork 41-44F-all items cooked yesterday 12-04-11. Temperatures taken during inspection and verified with Francisco, kitchen employee.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes.
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Ridges containers reused for food storage. 12-05-11 House dressing.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen-has drain line draining into it. Mojitos bar has strainer in sink. 12-05-11 Drain line, pan in sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen, both bars. 12-05-11 Bar.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor tiles missing/damaged in kitchen and bar area.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Wood floor in storage room.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Bar-0 ppm.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooked yesterday 10-03-11. Temperatures taken during inspection at approximately 12:45 pm were 52-55F. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Wood floor in storage room.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Ridges containers reused for food storage.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen, both bars.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Rice container in kitchen, sauce container in cooler in dish room.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Deep container with lid on.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen-has drain line draining into it. Mojitos bar has strainer in sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese, milk.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices. Spatula above food prep sink in kitchen.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor tiles missing/damaged in kitchen and bar area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mojo sauce with fresh garlic. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork, beans.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/4/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 36-11-1: Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing room and throughout the kitchen and prep areas.
4/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HANDSINK AT WAITRESS STATION
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SPICE CONTAINER
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. BAR COOLER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. BAR AND WAITRESS STATION
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site. COOKLINE EMPLOYEE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. DRINKS CONCENTRATE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER IN OIL AT 75 : COOKLINE Corrected On Site. VOLUNTARY DISCARDED
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW BEEF OVER COOKED RICE IN KITCHEN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. MARGERINE AT COUNTER
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. FROZEN MAHI MAHI
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATER FILTER TO ICE MACHINE
3/30/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/10/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dish washing room and throughout the kitchen and prep areas.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By beer cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop on soda machine drainboard Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - 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
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-12-1 Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. USING PLASTIC AS A SHELVING COVER
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OVEN INTERIOR
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable. FLOOR LAMINATE PEELING
  • Critical. Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. IN BAR AREA
9/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF RICE COOLING
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. COOKED COONG RICE IN REACH IN COOLER AT 46.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER VEGGIES IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. HANDLED FLOOR MATS THEN FOOD. DID NOT WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. USING PLASTIC AS A SHELVING COVER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. REACH IN COOLER SHELVING
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. OVEN INTERIOR
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ICE BUILD UP IN ACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. CONTAINER'S EXTERIORS STICKY
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY PLASTIC CONTAINERS Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10-12 DRY HARD DROPPINGS IN STORAGE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead rodent in control devices. 1 DEAD ON GLUE TRAP Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. FLOOR LAMINATE PEELING
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. CDS WITH FOOD ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. DEODORANT STORED WITH FOOD IN STORAGE
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. BUG SPRAY IS FOR HOME USE ONLY
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. IN BAR AREA
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical. 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
9/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. OIL CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE AT BAR ICE BIN
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. CUTTING VEGETABLES AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER IN ICEMACHINE ROOM. OLD SMALL COOLER WITH BROKEN DOOR. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair HANDSINK CABINET BROKEN INSIDE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. HANDSINK CABINET IN VERY POOR CONDITION - FRONTLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACKLIKE SUBTSTANCE . DO NOT USE ICE. ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SOILED UTENSIL CONTAINER IN DRYSTORAGE
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. SINGLESERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER PLUMBING AT BAR
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. KITCHEN
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LOOSE HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT ( WORK IN PROGRESS )
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ITEMS IN SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. WAITSTATION - WORK IN PROGRESS
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. NUMEROUS CRACKED/ MISSING TILES, TORN AND MISSING VINAL FLOORING, HOLES IN FLOORS - NUMEROUS LOCATIONS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. SWING DOOR OPEN - DRY STORAGE
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD ICEMACHINE
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. STOREROOM
  • Critical. License expired more than 70 days Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. AT BAR
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. DINNING AREA CONVERTED TO BAR AT FRONTLINE SEATING . THREE COMPARTMENT SINK , HANDSINK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT ADDED.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE AND DISHMACHINE AREA. NOTE: WORK IN PROGRESS FOR TILING
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. ITEMS IN STORAGE
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. CHEST FREEZER NEXTTO ICEMACHINE
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. MELTED CONTAINER LIDS . STORAGE
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LOOSE FAUCETS AT KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (WORK IN PROGRES )
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE AND DISHMACHINE AREA. NOTE: WORK IN PROGRESS FOR TILING
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. BY DISHMACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. 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.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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