Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant, 1929 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1929 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
License #: 4105270
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.- is pushed up into ceiling above ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.- under sink area hand sink
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.- cups by soda dispenser
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.87°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris- tops of interior .
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.- 3 door unit in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.- onions
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.- 3 door unit in kitchen
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.- rice 52-54°f, started cooling last night **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. - rice 52-54°f
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.- chicken over beef
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.- white guard
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.- rice
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured/ in kitchen by salad cooler and two in bar area .
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. / cell phone on storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor./ light above salad/dessert cooler area is not working
  • Basic - Grease heavily accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling./ ceiling tile is not seated above hot water heater and openings above mop sink
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface./ top of heat unit
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./ sandwich cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler./ pan of tamales **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food./ antacid on door of cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. / cooked pork and red beans 47-51°f prepared yesterday, cooled improperly
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb./ on sink by mop sink that hose is attached to
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ knives in sink in bar area
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine./ unable to locate test strips for DM
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine./ unable to locate test strip for quat sanitizer used in bar area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches./ cooked pork, read beans -48-51°f
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ tamales in walk in prepared 5/25 **Corrected On-Site**
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Floor in bar area heavily soiled
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups at bar area
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils stored improperly located on kitchen shelving by walk in cooler
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Glass cooler located in bar area has a heavy build of soil on the bottom
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Glassware in bar area placed on heavily soiled bar mats
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Ceiling vents heavily soiled in kitchen and dining areas
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbags stored with food on shelf in kitchen and bar areas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Moderate accumulation of grease buildup on kitchen floor
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Holes in wall located in dining room next to speakers
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Package of skirt steak found in standing water at prep sink. Temp 35° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Walls in bar area heavily soiled
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employees not washing their hands prior to putting on gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw beef patties over fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employees not changing gloves between tasks
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chaffing dish fuel stored on shelving along with food and paper supplies **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Iced tea dispenser spigots have a light build up of residue inside tip
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cutting board at waitress station moderately soiled
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Hand wash sink in waitress station obstructed by trash can and tray stand
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils found in hand sink by prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sinks located in kitchen prep area, back kitchen. Area and bar area did not have paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
11/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.bar and sanitizer bucket **Warning**
8/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.suffle cup used to scoop spices **Warning**
  • Basic - Cook line cooler found at 60° froze up with ice on back coils. this unit is not to be used till maintaing 41° or below **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - bags of onions stored on a sheet pan which is on the floor. must be off the floor 6 inches **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooler sliced ham 60° cheese 59° cooked rice 59° soup 60° beans 59° manager states placed in the cooler at 10 am recommend removing all product to rapid chill **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.white cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.white cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.bar and sanitizer bucket **Warning**
8/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning** operator states he has bids, violation must be complied by next inspection.
6/19/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut bad cut marks and is no longer cleanable.badly stained **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling.all cooked foods in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Couple of Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning** has pest control company working on this issue with them.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.plastic table tents in hand sink **Warning** all hand sinks must be accessible at all times.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.seafood paella mixed with raw and ready to eat foods **Warning** no dates
4/18/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from peopleys hands. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut bad cut marks and is no longer cleanable.badly stained **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.cook line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed cook line cooler 45? .operator turned down thermostat . Salad cooler where flan is stored 55? operator adjusted thermostat **Warning**
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling.all cooked foods in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in upright reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.payment was mailed and cashed 4-4-13. Called D-4 office **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked rice cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found at 44? in the walk in cooler recommend to rapid chill to 41? or below **Warning**
  • High Priority - Couple of Small flying insects in bar area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. observed employee washing hands between glove use. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Grill cleaner stored by or with food.cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.garbage bag used to store bread **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.flan 44?cooked rice 45? chicken soup 44? recommend rapid chill **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.knife **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.plastic table tents in hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line and prep area **Repeat Violation** **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. Can' t find the certificatesfound **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.seafood paella mixed with raw and ready to eat foods **Warning**
4/17/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Light not functioning.where ice machine and hot water tank is located. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** waiting for electrican
11/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within /- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.- 8 degrees **Warning**
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.prep area **Warning**
  • Critical - Cook line cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.found at 48?. Unit is not to bemused till maintains 41? or below. **Warning**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.prep line no paper towels at the bar hand sink.no paper towels at the hand sink at the bar **Warning**
  • Light not functioning.where ice machine and hot water tank is located. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Less than 60 days of hire **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed pooled eggs on ice bath at 67?.recommend rapid chill.cook placed in smaller container in more ice.all phf's in the ok line RIC range 45? to 47?.recommend to rapid chill. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sour cream and milk in server RIC **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle of spic and span located with bag n box soda **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.+8 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning in walk in freezer
  • Light not functioning.where hot water tank and ice machine.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.chlorine test kit
  • Critical - Observed bags of bread on floor on walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures coved is peeling away from wall in front of mop sink.
9/27/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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