Latin American Cafe, 1427 Ne 25 Ave, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN AMERICAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1427 Ne 25 Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
License #: 5202681
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (Case of to go cups on floor) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
07/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. (Utensils and scrub pad in hand wash sink) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. (Black beans in reach-in cooler cooling in a 6 inch deep container)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. (Black beans in reach-in cooler covered)
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Employees using sink to fill pitchers and equipment storage. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored touching bags of cooked pasta Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Freezer: Chicken over cooked potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans, pasta, sauces, cooked potatoes, flan **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of storage bins of food. Removed
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Utensils in container with excess water build up in bottom of container
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • 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. Flan in cooler by soda fountain
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On small make table cooler
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Behind front counter
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Containers of raw beef stored over sauce containers, dressings and stock base in 3 doored reachin cooler. Re-arranged
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump out soda in sink and another fill up pitcher
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment 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. Containers of cooked meats and soups throughout reachin coolers
2/27/2013Routine - 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. (Cuban Sandwiches). Corrected On Site.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink in triple sink area not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. HAM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(Touching faucet handle after washing hands). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shortning stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, and Cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork in steamtable between 124-126 Degrees. LOW WATER LEVEL. Corrected On Site.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Left side of steamtable. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Warmer. Thermostat Adjusted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in dishwash area used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed bottle water stored on floor near restroom.
  • Critical - Observed case of chicken stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed in-use spoons stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, Pork, and Cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up in mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution towel buckets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meat Pie in warmer at 121 Degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork, Chicken, and Rice. left side of steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit sign over front door not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in small reach-in cooler at 48 Degrees F. Cheese at 45 Degrees F in prep. cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small reach-in cooler, and prep. cooler. Do Not Use Until Repair Is Made.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed bottle water stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean silverware not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed faucet at mop sink dripping continuously.
  • Critical. Outer opening not protected with self-closing door. Back Door.
  • Critical. Observed windex stored by sodas.
  • Critical. Exit sign over front door not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine lid.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in triple sink area used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in kitchen area lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handsink in kitchen area.
  • Critical. Outer opening not protected with self-closing door. BACK DOOR.
  • 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.
3/23/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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