Latin Bistro Cuban Cafe, 133 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LATIN BISTRO CUBAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 133 E Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
License #: 5804420
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/2/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
4/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Right deep fryer
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. By drinks machine
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Fry basket in disrepair
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - 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. Swiss cheese in glass door cooler
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
1/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warewashing area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Vent over cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Cooked rice, plantains in glass door cooler
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs on cookline 68F ambient for less than 1 hour per operator, moved into reach in cooler for temperatures recovery
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plasticware under front counter
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Dessert cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Food temperature 48-52F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder This violation must be corrected by : 1 17 12. Repeat Violation from 8-30-11 inspection
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. Certifications expired. 9 2011 This violation must be corrected by : 3 13 12.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Dessert cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Food temperature 48-52F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder This violation must be corrected by : 1 17 12. Repeat Violation from 8-30-11 inspection
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Cookline, blocked by decoration on sink basin and food on floor in front of sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. Certifications expired. 9 2011 This violation must be corrected by : 3 13 12.
  • Critical - Observed chemical spray bottles stored over cooling plantains, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bread pudding 52F, tres con leche 49F, cheese flan 48F over 4 hours per operator This violation must be corrected by : 1 17 12. Repeat Violation from 8-30-11 inspection
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Advisory blocked from public view.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
1/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Display cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Food temperature 51-62F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder.Operator intends to use cooler for display puposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Preparation area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chees cake 61F, flan and bread pudding 52F over 4 hours per operator
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, blood inside reach in freezer
  • Observed coffee cups on top of icemaker stored without protection from contamination from cappucino machine splash
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer on underside of slicer plate
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Common plastic storage tubs used for bread crumbs and several items in coolers including pre made cuban sandwiches
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken and beef 46F in right glass door cooler. Recommended using metal pans and move items onto shelf for better temperature control. Other food temperatures 39-41F.
  • Observed residue build-up on inside of reach in freezer door handle
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Plastic forks and spoons under front counter
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Cookline
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bread crumbs, kitchen
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Plastic shopping bags used.
  • Critical. Observed interior of kitchen microwave soiled.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up in reach in freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Top of oven
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Men's restrooms faucet not properly attached to sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Behind oven
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.Expired over 60 days,
6/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2010Routine - 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.Shell eggs stored outside of refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tuna salad 56F and soft deli cheese 54F in makeline reach in cooler overnight per person in charge. This violation must be corrected by : 3 15 10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Makeline cooler food temperature 54-56F. Do not store potentially hazardous foods in this unit until maintaining 41F or colder. This violation must be corrected by : 3 15 10.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Liquid shortening on cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine on cube making tray.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink.Paper towel dispenser at 3 bay sink. please remove
3/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Next to sugar container on kitchen shelving
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.Need 0-220F type Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Self-service limes lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Needs reactable lid
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Potato balls filled with beef and pork over uncooked pastries in reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop at frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed makeline cutting board very grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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