Rancho Chico, 704 Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RANCHO CHICO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 704 Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469
License #: 6013566
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 4/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Walkin cooler that stores produce
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Continental Reachin cooler at cokkline, Ambient air 58°
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area were standing tune Reachin cooler located.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers in Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Server station
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25 ppm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Steak 41°, raw chicken 50°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Fish in plastic pan stored over coved plan of cooked ground beef
4/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish machine area/ missing grout .
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink next to cookline, wrapped with plastic
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 44-51° refried beans Walkin cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over plastic container of pinto beans in Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, chicken, shrimp in Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottles
11/7/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. In side Reachin cooler door frame ( Walkin cooler/walkin freezer out side)
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Prep area, water damage
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Tortilla chips
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream, storage room
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Sink end of cook-line
  • 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. Cutting lemons
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in line draw stored over wash veggies
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some Foods in Walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle in dish room area
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
2/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Line draw at cookline
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside mop sink
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Line draw at cookline
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Food prep area and dry storage
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 in the bar, 3 in kitchen, 3 in dry storage area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employees on cookline
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Floor drain
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind stove and fryer
  • Observed hole in wall. Dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 plus dry hard rodent droppings in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200 plus
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. All cooked food on wic
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Counter Corrected On Site.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DUMP DRINKS IN SERVER STATION HWS
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. SERVER STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SALSAS
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. REAR EXIT BLOCKED W LADDERS and CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BLOCK CHEESES OUTDOOR WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM BALLS CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. BY REAR EXIT
  • Critical - Soiled items not properly loaded into warewasher. RINSED DIRTY DISH PUT ON CLEAN SIDE OF WAREWASH FOR LOADING Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. COOKED CHICKEN WALKIN
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. WHITE SUBSRANCES
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.chlorine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.avocados/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.paper towels/storeroom
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.ajax/cleaner/by dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.spatula /kitchen
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. obtain new certification, within 30 days.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. use ice bath or chill stick to quick chill foods,prior to placing in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. under side of service shelf.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. under side of shelves in food prep area.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. several cans of ajax cleanser, stored next to bags of flour, in store room.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cooks cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. w.I.cooler
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cooks cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under side of shelves in prep area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens r.r.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing. near cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. expired. retrain every 3 years. complete within 30 days.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked&ready to eat foods Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. large plastic container of cooked chicken in w.I.cooler at 120 for 30 min. use small portions & keep uncovered to achieve safe food temp within 4hrs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken plastic door on ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. ripped tin foil on shelves of work table.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice machine door.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf above steam table.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. exterior w.I. cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 gal of milk in produce cooler at 45. located to other cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2lb of cheese at cookline cooler at 45 . use ice bath to maintain 41. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cooklin cooler at 45. use ice bath.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. wic
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair 2/broken hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. stove
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employee r.r.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee r.r
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen,employee r.r.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. employee r.r/&rear kitchen
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. employee r.r toilet clogged.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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