Mi Balconcito Latin Grill, 4720 Dixie Hwy. Ne, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MI BALCONCITO LATIN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4720 Dixie Hwy. Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1506454
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ for plntains
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. / to go containers storage area
  • Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack./ bowls
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ under 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ prep area
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has moderate accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled./ under 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable./ billon
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ by 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside/ exterior warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination./ shelf with spices **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ several areas
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ seasoning
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chopped tomatoes ,lettuce 45 degrees f, Swiss cheese 54 degrees f, raw chicken, raw beef, raw pork 52-53 degrees ffrom 6/26/14 **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. / can ketchup 7 lbs
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler./ raw chicken over raw steak- walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition./ smelled milk sour- operator discarded
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.- SEE STOP SALE
  • 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. / commercially processed cheese/milk
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ detergent hose **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. / cooks line - ambient thermometer reading 55 degrees f- - was time extended from next day CB 6/27/14- still out of compliance **Admin Complaint**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning** Tub of onions found on floor
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Build up in the walk in freezer. Operator new weather-strip is being installed **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cook line Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar and Front line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Found unit at 64° **Warning** Operator waiting for parts and repair. This unit is not to be used until temperature is holding at 41° or below.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door **Warning**
6/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Pink slime build up around faucet. Operator states its from rust **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Build up in the walk in freezer. Operator new weather-strip is being installed **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease. Above fryers **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.cook line cooler by flat grill **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. operator states that's how they are from dish to drain. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.dish area **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooler by oven: c.h sliced tomatoes 48° raw pork chops 48° raw chicken 46° raw chicken breasts 50°. Manager states filled station at 12. Recommend rapid chill to 41° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.palmolive on shelves next to food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cook line Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cooked pork chunks (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Recommend to place in shallower containers and place in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Bar and Front line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.prep area, bar and cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Found unit at 64° **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.filter for ice machine **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door **Warning**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plastic containers of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale.flan **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.blue bin for rice in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw whole shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of almond colored reach-in cooler soiled with heavy accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked rice red bean black beans and cooked pork in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade heavily soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has moderate accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./ bar area
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ bar sink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./ bar sink
8/19/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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