Rancho Grande Mexican Rstrnt, 320 N Cherry St, Monticello, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Rancho Grande Mexican Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 320 N Cherry St, Monticello, FL 32344
License #: 4300156
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in seasoning mix.
  • 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. Observed drink cup with no lid in kitchen next to cheese shredder. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed various food items being cooked/prepared on range in kitchen. Operator stated they are removed for cleaning on the weekend. Observed hood filters near mop sink. 5/16/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Observed within containers of salt, garlic powder and chili powder.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed at reach in cooler in hallway leading to mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed establishment pre-lunch service with several items cooking on range and hood filters not in place. Operator stated that establishment gets deep clean every Thursday night and filters were drying after being cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed in corner near/behind fryer. Operator stated the kitchen is deep cleaned every Thursday night.
  • 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. Observed hot dogs in table top reach in cooler opened on Wednesday per kitchen staff with no date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan and pork in double door reach in cooler near drink machine with no date marks and prepared on Wednesday per kitchen staff. **Corrected On-Site**
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Observed tortillas stored in plastic thank you/to-go bag on top of small reach in freezer at kitchen entry door next to steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of chili powder and "mix" seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed next to slicer in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with food products in salt, garlic and cumin containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler near slicer. Management said they cleaned the cooler last night and forgot to return the thermometer to the cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen near slicer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At cold hold prep station unit and on reach in freezer to right of steam table.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Traulsen reach in cooler in hallway.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at 10ppm chlorine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by large cheese grater/ chopper machine.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Near drink station, and near fryers in kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near deep fryer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout establishment, wait station and kitchen.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near mop sink.
  • 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. Milk in reach in cooler by drink station.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle left on table in lobby.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. AT HWS IN KITCHEN.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW SHRIMP OVER VEGETABLES IN REACH-IN COOLER. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK IN REACH-IN COOLER AT 45 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OPERATOR PUT PRODUCT ON ICE TO BRING TEMPERATURE DOWN. PRODUCT WAS PREPARED 8-1-2012 AND MUST BE DISCARDED BEFORE 8-5-2012. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; pork sausage next to spinach in 7 up reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; raw chicken next to pork in 2 door reach in cooler by drink station.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; beef at 50F in reach in cooler under make table. Not held over 4hrs. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation 12-16-2011.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; pork at 47F in 2 door reach in cooler by drink station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; two pans of pork in 2 door reach in cooler by drink station. Repeat Violation 12-16-2011.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak at 46 degrees in reach in cooler under make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken on beef in 2 door reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. all purpose cleaner
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ground beef in reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep area
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream at make table.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair; leak at handwash sink.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink due to leak. Repairman called. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook touching tortilla with bare hands.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 47 F degrees less than 4 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small 7-Up cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 72 seats in restaurant and 49 on license. Seating Change Evaluation form provided.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Silvestre and Jaime scheduled for 9/17 class.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; chicken stored over ready to eat food in two reach in coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Chlorine strips not available.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at make table.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface on back of handle for reach in refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers; in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Refried beans from previous dsy not cooled to 41 F.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. For steak.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans made in the afternoon of 2/17 at 47-49 F degrees during inspection.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit in market.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; sacks of rice in storage shed.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Keys hung over clean plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Spices stored with paint and other chemicals in shed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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.
2/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onion
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.rice
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.kItchen
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.by back door
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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