Las Palmas Restaurant, 14525 Gatorland Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14525 Gatorland Dr, Orlando, FL 32837
License #: 5808901
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Lettuce and plantains on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. By light switch
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Salsa labeled but needsdates and ingredients
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door, no closer
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream 53F ranch 52F. Reach in cooler out **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Oranges by bleach in bar
  • Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Desserts purchased from 3 rd party provider, packaged on site, no labels
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • 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. BULK DRY RICE **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. ON SHELVES BY KITCHEN DOOR
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. FLOUR **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. FLOUR AND DRY BEANS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. JARS OF SALSAS FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm MUST SANITIZE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL FIXED
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. RAW BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS OVER READY TO EAT IN REACH IN FREEZER **Corrected On-Site**
2/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. VARIOUS PHF IN MAKE TABLE TOP AT 44-53F UNDER 4 HRS. Corrected On Site. COOLED WITH ICE.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW PORK STORED IN SAME PAN and TOUCHING RAW CHICKEN. STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. RAW PORK TOUCHING RAW CHICKEN
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.//raw beef over vegetables in walk in cooler. raw beef and fish mixed in with RTE in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.//raw beef uncovered in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.//wire shelves full of miscellaneous items as well as several other items stored on the ground inside dumpster enclosure.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates and bowls on wire shelves.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. make table reach in cooler. check ALL
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. rusty, soiled shelves under prep table at cook line.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. soiled aprons hanging next to slicer/touching slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shrimp stored with cooked shrimp in reach in freezer; raw beef and pork stored over desserts in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef stored with raw pork in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. multiple items uncovered in walk in cooler that are not cooling.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site. Cooled with ice.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle provided but lid is missing in stall in women's bathroom.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. In freezer, raw beef out of its original package stored next to french fries. Beef liver over fries also.
  • Critical - Water pressure insufficient at kitchen handwash sink. Not enough water flow for handwashing.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food maintained at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection
  • Critical. Food protection
  • Critical. Food protection
  • Critical. Food protection
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Wash, rinse water clean, proper temperature
  • Critical. Sanitization-concentration and/or temperature
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service articles not re-used
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical. Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
  • Critical. False/misleading statements published or advertised relating to food/beverage
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
11/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6/11/10.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Found ground beef cooked not date marked in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Salad unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Meat unit.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning on hood unit.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6/11/10.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Most PHF items in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler at 55-60 F degrees.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at cook line.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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