La Iguana Loca, 5399 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA IGUANA LOCA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5399 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
License #: 3701093
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 12/17/2012

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  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar, kitchen.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non handled container used as scoop, bulk spices.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tile around drain, back prep area.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Racks walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen, dish room, at 3 compartment sink.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Salsa walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler wait station.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Stored in reach in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bulk oil.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler cook's line, reach in cooler wait station.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Ice bin wait station.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic container reused for food storage. Ice bucket.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in freezer, walk in cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Dish room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Sprayer hose missing sprayer.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.....behind bar.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....2door unit on cook line not working. No foods present.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....in walk in cooler
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....behind bar.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above....sauce on steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/23/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....walknin cooler.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair....on walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions....cook line/dish machine hand sink in kitchen
  • Violation: 38-05-1 Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....dry goods room.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 01/28/2012.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....dry goods room.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....prep table near cook line in dish machine area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions....cook line/dish machine hand sink in kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 01/28/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils....above micro wave on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils....near dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect....cook shredding cooked poultry at prep table in kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/11.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises....1dead med,size roach on freezer top at pass thru window and 1 med. size dead roach on wait station prep table. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/11.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premisesas follows...1 dead med. size roach on dish machine table, 3 dead small roaches on floor under dish machine, 3 dead roaches of various sizes under prep table near cook line, 1 dead tiny roach on drain board to 3 comp sink , 3 dead roaches of various sizes under cheese slicer prep table in 3 comp sink area and 3 dead roaches of various sizes on tables next to ice machine. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/11. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/11.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water....in walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair....on walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature....pork on tray in 3 comp sink prep room
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found as follows...1 live med. size roach on dish machine chemical sanitizer tank, 2 live med. size roaches on floor below Garland oven on cook line, 1 live med. size roach under prep table on cook line, 1 live med. size roach inside cook line prep table, 1 live tiny sized roach on 3 comp sink drain board at 3 comp sink area, 1 live med. size roach on wall above 3 comp sink , 1 live med. size roach on wall near entrance to ice machine area, and 1 live med. size roach inside 55 gal. tub of dry beans in dry goods area. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/11.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found....1 live med size roach inside shell warmer at wait station, 1 live med.size roach on wait table in dining room and 1 small live roach inside trash can behind bar. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/11.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....walknin cooler.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....in dry goods room.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.....cook line unit at 60F.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory....employee mens room.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink....cook line handsink
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean....employee mens and lafies room
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine on guardbplate.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises....1 dead roach in white bucket under prep table in wait station area.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises....10 dead roaches onbsheet pans near back kitchen door.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises....2 small dead roaches on shelve in back storeroom
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises....3 snall dead roache near CO2 tanks on floor in back room.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises....4 small deadvroachesbon top of paper towel dispenser near cook line handsink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....behind bar area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair..ldoor to walk in cooler does not close properly.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese and guacamole sauce in cook line reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food....roach sprays next to bags of onions below prep table near ice machine .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.....peppers and rte foods in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....in walk in cooler
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....date marking to ice machine water filter over 1 year old.
3/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
12/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....pork, chicken &eef in reach in cooler near cook line, left over nightstop sale issued.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....rwach in cooler near cooks line at 70F. Foods inside stop saled.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....on trays in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect....employee chopping tomatoes. This violation must be corrected by : 12/01/10.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found...near dishmachine , 3 medium size, 1 large size 2 small size live roaches observed. This violation must be corrected by : 12/01/10.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....filter to ice machine in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans...can of tomatoes in .dry goods room
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....walk in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....filter to ice machine in kitchen.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area....dishmachine drain over flows during ribse cycle. This violation must be corrected by : 11/15/10.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....walk in cooler.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....behind bar.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/15/10.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/06/10.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Lift top coolers.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Violation: 25-01-1 Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws served from open container behind bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Server station.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under three compartment sink.
  • Violation: 29-13-1 Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Keg cooler behind bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. No designated handwash sink behind bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Cooks line.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Server station.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/06/10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Go to WWW.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for a list of training booklet providers. This violation must be corrected by : 5/06/10.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food temperatures in walkin cooler - plant food , poultry 48 degrees F This violation must be corrected by : 3/05/10.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Lift top coolers.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws served from open container behind bar.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Server station.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under three compartment sink.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Keg cooler behind bar.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. No designated handwash sink behind bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Cooks line.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Server station.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Chemical spray bottle hanging on tray holding clean glasses behind Bar.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/06/10.
  • 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. Go to WWW.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr for a list of training booklet providers. This violation must be corrected by : 5/06/10.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter to ice machine dated 6/06. Must replace and date mark water filters every six months.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Pantry.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kigchen and bar handsinks.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Establishment has 60 days from date of opening. One certified food manager must be present when four of more employees are engaged in food preparation and service.
  • 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. Establishment has sixty days from date of hire to complete approved food handler training.
11/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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