Tropico Mofongo Latin Food Inc, 3160 Vineland Rd Un# 2, Kissimmee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICO MOFONGO LATIN FOOD INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3160 Vineland Rd Un# 2, Kissimmee, FL 34746
License #: 5910377
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler, chicken over octopus.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover at back door has accumulation of dust/debris/grease.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, wood door at kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fried chicken food was cove at steam table to keep heat in.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing, in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises, behind equipment in kitchen and behind refrigerator at preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/10/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, and some tiles behind cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, little storage area on front. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris, next to cooking equipment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, sink at prep area block by trash can and sink next to 3 compartment sink block by shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw chicken over black beans inside walk in cooler.
12/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, gray plastic cans
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, inside walk in freezer, food was removed from original package
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in all 4 hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, in all 4 hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation, all cooked food inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, next to 3 compartment sink use as storage for utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, fish.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw chicken over black beans inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, all fried food at buffet line. TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL PLAN WAS GIVEN.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. AT CALLBACK INSPECTION ALL HAND WASH SINK WERE REMOVED 06/19/12 AT CALLBACK INSPECTION ONE HAND WASH SINK WAS IN PLACE AT FRONT AREA OF FOOD PREPARATION. PLAN REVIEW WAS SUBMITTED, BUT NOT TOTALLY APROVED.
6/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, ribs over cooked chicken.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. Green bananas and yuca were heat up immediately.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. NRF5P / FAUSTRO PERALTA / 06/22/11
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, 110 ground beef in steamers. Corrected On Site. Food was reheated and place in single pan.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress, bathroom, new walk in cooler and freezer and new sinks, and dinning room.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, use to storage cooking utensils sink next to steam table and back sink next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, chicken over pork, inside walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored, inside hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above white rice and pork.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Male and female
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Front desserts cooler. The establishment has additional cold holding units.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bucket of soap Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Male restroom -panel detached
8/16/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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