La Nopalera, 2024 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: La Nopalera
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2024 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
License #: 2001208
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Raw meats in cooler on cool line
  • 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**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Tamales, walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Tortilla shells
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Straining beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cut lettuce, salsa **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drink station
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Eddie
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Carlos
08/25/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of frozen margarita dispenser
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Apron hanging on storage shelf with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 59° on counter. Corrective action-iced
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef 94-143, queso 106-135 in steam table. Corrective action-stirred
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Beef over fish, reach in on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knife between wall and prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Tortillas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken fingers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Glass door cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Queso 115 in steam table. Corrective action, turned up steam table **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Beef over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of equipment on cook line
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Mr pibb **Corrected On-Site**
6/4/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shredded beef in glass door reach in
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of equipment on cook line
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. On cook line
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 47, salsa 46, beef 45, plant foods 46.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Queso 61. Corrective action-turned steam table on
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Mr pibb **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient air temp 47°, repair man called prior to inspection.
5/31/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Around mango margarita dispenser
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener handle duct taped
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open container of lettuce below hand sink
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarita buckets
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **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. 0ppm
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. While assembling tacos **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 96?, queso 118?. Rice discarded, queso reheated
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. She'll eggs over margarine **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
1/8/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. around margarita dispenser
  • Critical - Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glass door reach-in on cookline. *Do not use this cooler for potentially hazardous foods until it's maintaining 41'F or below.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. around margarita dispenser
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar bin
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. spoon in utensil bucket
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 55'F top of make table. now held under time as public health control. pork 54'F in glass door reach-in on cookline. voluntarily discarded. shrimp 53'F, beef 53'F, chicken 52'F, beef 49'F. moved to walk-in
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. multiple items in reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.QUESO DIP waLKIN cooler made a day before found at 44/47 degrees DISCARDED . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed BASKETS USED for serving customers CHIPS very dirty full of food debris ,salsa residue .
  • Critical - Observed BULK SUGAR CONTAINER in service galley not covered after used.
  • Observed BULK SUGAR scoop with handle in contact with food product in service galley area underneath TEA STATION . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed CLEAN SILVERWARE in service galley not properly handled for wrapping with napkins.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of REACHIN COOLER fans /vent cover ,2 door glass unit in cooks line.
  • Observed clean GLASSWARE stored in areas where EXCESSIVE dust dirt present ,hanging rack in bar and inside MUG freezer found STANDING WATER.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.SERVER GALLEY .HEAVY DIRT DUST above chip basket area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.SERVER WAS OBSERVED using broom to sweep and handling dust pan THAN PROCEEDED to prepare TORTILLA CHIP BASKET without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS dishwasher .
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.SERVER.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.LEMONS inside box in waLKIN cooler were found containing MOLD LIKE substance DISCARDED . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.USING PLATES inside bulk granules containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.WHITE AMERICAN CHEESES shredded ON SITE not dated inside WALKIN COOLER. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.COOKS LINE glass cooler RAW FISH ,MEATS stored over cooked foods ,cheeses etc.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.TAMALES INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.QUESO (CHEESE DIP) reheated improperly in HOT HOLD stemwell which water was 147f when tested. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BULK GRANULES containers.NOT LABELED. Repeat Violation.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS not stored inverted WATER NESTING PRESENT .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT establishment .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, ON GASKETS in cooks line make table unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.UNIT IN SERVERS GALLEY area.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.ICE BUCKETS server galley.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.PREPARATION area underneath floor rack TAMALES .. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.SEVERAL THROUGHOUT ice bins.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.INSIDE BULK SUGAR.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.TAMALES found in preparation area UNDERNEATH RACK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.TAMALES /SUFFED JALAPENO inside WALKIN FREEZER .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.BULK SUGAR in service galley . Corrected On Site.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SHREDDED WHITE CHEESES in cooks line found at 59f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.COOKED CHILI RELLNO found at 67f in cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN FREEZER boxes of several foods.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.PLATE INSIDE BULK SUGAR service galley.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED by tortilla chip and salsa.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FOUND A SAUTE PAN inside handwashing sink cooks line.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cheese.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked,cooked beans.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, chile relanoes were out of cooler for service. (Supposed to be using time on these) Corrected On Site, will keep 41 degrees F. or lesss until time is marked and procedure located.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods (produce) in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut vegetables) in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.Completed form on last inspection, unable to locate it.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, drink glasses.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, by ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, by ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Carlos and 1 other mgr.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). beef not cooled correctly.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in several units.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 59 degree beef cooked last night. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bags of ice on freezer floor.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, not dated.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, some automatic dispensers broken.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/10/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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