Lopez Cafe, 572 E Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOPEZ CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 572 E Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL 33430
License #: 6019319
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. BATHROOM
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FREEZER LID IS BROKEN EXPOSING INSULATION
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO SUPLY WATER TO ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. BATHROOM
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. CEILING DAMAGED IN SEVERAL PLACES **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. WASH AND RINSE ONLY. NOT SANITIZING POTS, PANS AND UTINSELS **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. SEVERAL LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. BEEF AND CHICKEN **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Covering the stove top **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. NO SANITIZER BUCKET SET UP **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK **Warning**
3/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Medication
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. UNSEALED CONCRETE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. UNSEALED WOODEN SHELVES USED FOR MICROWAVE
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. MAKING TACOS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. PROPAIN TANK IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. WITHOUT SANITIZER Repeat Violation.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. ALL SINKS
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CHLORINE TEST KIT
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. THE DISHWASHER IS WSHING DISHES AND RINSEING BUT NOT SANITIZING Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair HOT WATER HEATER IS BROKEN
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. WITHOUT SANITIZER
  • Plumbing improperly installed. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT ABLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEEF AND PORK AT 115 degrees AT THE STEAM TABLE
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE AT 112 degrees ON THE STEAM TABLE
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CHLORINE TEST PAPERS
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. GLASS DOOR REACHIN
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.WASH AND RINCE ONLY WERE SET UP
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER PRODUCE
  • Observed wall in disrepair. UNDER KITCHEN HANDSINK
5/2/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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