Mi Tierra Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 2235 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MI TIERRA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2235 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
License #: 7406614
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back door near walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled, across from cookline
  • Intermediate - Light Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, front and back kitchens.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, at bar area, by coolers, ice machine and bag in box stand.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, bottom shel of prep table in back kitchen at end of cookline.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, food residue in sink, handsink near door from bar area into kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice, shrimp in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of onions by dry storage near walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, bottom shelf of prep table across from cookline in back kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler door soiled with /mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired, Angelika **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233, expired 1/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, end of bar area **Warning**
9/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, cook line water bottle
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, chicken and cheese 110?F in steam table. Operator removed to reheat to 165?F
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing storing utensils **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container food stored on floor, walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification, Angeliki Ojeda expired 8/6/11.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw chicken over ham Corrected On Site.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner bowls without handles in bulk containers used for scooping Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, front cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, platic bulk container in walk in cooler top area broken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, front reach in cooler across from cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, ham reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, in bulk container of sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, reach in cooler across from main cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine behind bar area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, back kitchen on prep table. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed light build-up of , dust on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters above clean dishes at end of main cookline
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs over cooked ham in reach in cooler across from main cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk in cooler door soiled with accumulated black debris.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, at bar area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, across from cookline at prep cooler in front kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, back kitchen across from back kitchen cookline
  • Observed gaskets with food residue across from cookline
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, womens bathroom
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength advised operator to use dip sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine repaired.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair, outside of mens bathrrom door has holes .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, gaskets on front kitchen prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor across from cookline front kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs over uncovered ham slices in prep cooler across from front kitchen cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled on walk in cooler outside area
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location, back door of dining room For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, deep container in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice, shrimp and fish in walk in cooler and reach in cooler at storage room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, raw steak in reach in cooler in storage room.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable across from cookline . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, utensils at bar area not covered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, by warewashing area dumping food . Corrected On Site. Wash and sanitized sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, paper towels not able to pull from container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, at back door storage room.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils, spray bottle of sanitizer stored over utensils, on rack in back area of dining room wait station Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
7/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, covering foods during cool down in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, cooler at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, reach in cooler by door to bar.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, use of bowl in rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, prep cooler across from cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler, leaking from vent at ceiling area and pooling water at bottom area, located by door to bar.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, dry storage shelf, across from cookline. Operator does not use them.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, dumping ice, and storing a blender at warewash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, under hood.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils, spray bottle of simple green. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license, per Janine in office license is delinquent expired 4/01/10. Operator has money order receipt paid 4/10/10, 17108254473 paid 344.00.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Handwashing sinkt not separated from food prep area by a splash guard at front kitchen.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, in glass cooler in storage room plastic coating is cracked and splitting on one shelf.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, front kitchen .
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces, front kitchen . For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation at back door of back kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, in gas water heater room, and boxes are stored in room For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame, back kitchen . For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, by ice machine.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
1/8/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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