Rositas Restaurant, 199 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ROSITAS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 199 W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034-3421
License #: 2323860
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing 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.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 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**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.gatorade bottles being used to store salt
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.in the women's bathroom
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Can opener rusted
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • 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.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Pots and pans stored inside mop sink
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to cover and wrap flour tortillas
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pots and pans with food inside
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Beans dispenser missing handle
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Ware washing sink faucet
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Inside men's restroom
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Drain hose from soda machine draining into handsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 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 EXPIRED
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.the one available only good for hot foods
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.handling tortillas
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3 compartment sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Pro(EXPIRED)
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.towel used to cover tortillas
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 incomplete /owner not present
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.allitems must be dated
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed rusted reach-in cooler shelves.standup reachin where produce and eggs are kept
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.ultensils in pan/must have handles up
  • Critical. Observed urinal functioning improperly.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/9/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.grocery bag lined rice
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by 3 compartment sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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