Tijuana Paxi, 4400 S University Dr, Davie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Tijuana Paxi
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4400 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
License #: 1612035
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 2/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler by the cook line.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
8/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed tropicana RIC not maintaining PHF/TCS food at 41?f or colder. Observed beef and chicken at 48?f. Operator moved products to working units.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at side wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at ice cream chest freezer.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 500 ppm. operator drained and refilled to comply 300 ppm **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 in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed chicken at 45?f. Repair company arrived and adjusted temperature before concluding inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
5/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cumin container.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bacon and ribs
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Outside patio.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Kitchen area.holes in tiles.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty containers.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open snack bar in food storage shelf rear prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water heater outer exterior rusted. Reach in freezer exterior rusted in servers area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Walkin cooler, dish area prep area.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside servers station.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in severs area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Servers stations s bar area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Shelves in dish area rusted. Chip lid in outside servers area.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pitcher dish washing area shelves.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler in servers area.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. By 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Prep area,cook line,servers station.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Lemons and cups next to hand wash sink servers station.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dish room area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm sanitizer bucket on cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt,sugar,pepper, cumin in rear prep area spice container in servers area, honey in prep area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce and butter in glass reach cooler at cook line.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in servers stat action outside.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Through out.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Severs station.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area.
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.jalpones Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.server station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. outdoor bar
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. glass door cookline reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. outdoor bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. fliptop reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork, chicken, seafood, cheese in the glass door cookline reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to another units.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. poultry, pork, rice, seafood in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese in an ice bath at the waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. cookline.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. sanitizer.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. mashed potatoes in a bain marie. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. mushrooms, chicken, beef at the cookline. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink, outdoor bar. backflow preventer needed at each end of the splitter.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup used as\ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin doors not tightly closing -cookline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.cup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelf prep table
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/17/2011Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.cookline reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.cookline
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.oil
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.lids
9/1/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.server station
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cheese & raw chicken in walkin
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup without handle used as scoop
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.plates
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.souflee cups
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/2/2010Routine - 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. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl without handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/3/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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