Zapatas Restaurant Inc, 6700 S Us Hwy 1, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ZAPATAS RESTAURANT INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6700 S Us Hwy 1, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
License #: 6602291
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair-3 bin sink area of kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave at cookline soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at 3 bin sink in bar area wrapped in tin foil.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf coveroven door at 6 burner stove.
  • 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.be,ployee cutting and touching lemons bare handed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sterlite container holding cut onions and peppers.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee cutting lemons blocking ink at wait station.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink on cookline in kitchen not accessible. .
  • Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels, soap or Handwash sign at bar sink.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Ground beef cooked this AM covered tightly and set into cooler.
  • 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. Saw 5 different cards, at least j10 working. Owner states most are new within 1 month.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine 0ppm
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Server cooer
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of food storage containers (rice, beans and flour)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice, beans and flour on prep line
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 48°, diced tomatoes 47°, shredded cheese 50°, halved cherry tomatoes 53°. All foods out less than 1 hour. Recommended rapid chill
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Cook line cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand wash sinks on cooks line and in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Container lids stored in dirty container
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple item in walk in coolers
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bucket of cooked beans stored on floor in the kitchen.picked up off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/containers of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.by steam table **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer and reach in coolers heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bucket of cooked beans stored on floor in the kitchen.picked up off floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/containers of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Cup at server not properly air-dried - wet nesting.stacked **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior Wall of walk in cooler in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves heavy soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.by steam table **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **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.server sprinkled cheese on soup.used spoon **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sour cream and salsa on ice bath since 11 am at 48? recommend rapid chill. Place in a deeper container applied more ice **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.by steam table **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer and reach in coolers heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.counter **Warning**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.cups wet nesting
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cook line hand sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.hot side hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.knives and pizza cutters stored between equipment
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cook line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cook line cutting boards badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cooked rice,diced vegetables on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.food debree in hand sink on cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on soap dispensor
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.employee used suffle cup to scoop beef
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust, beverage garnish box stored under and next to kitchen handwash sink. 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 attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed cook line cutting board's grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on the walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, case of pork in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth, pieces of bread on the top shelf of the walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, kitchen handwash sink being used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice in the basin.
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, stuffed chilis on the cook line are at 55 degrees F. Cook stated they have been defrosting for 3 hours, Recommended rapidly chilling in freezer then maintain at 41 degrees F or below
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, stuffed chilis on a plate on cook line shelf- cook stated they have been defrosting for 3 hours.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, one on couter next to server station handwash sink and drink gsrnish box and one on cookline counter next to handwash sink and make area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor cover.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler, unit closest to cookline.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, beverage cooler at the bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, jackets on shelf with packages of tortillias. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue/dust build-up on nonfood-contact surface, portable fan in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
12/30/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, tested 2 times at 0 ppm. Must discontinue use of machine for sanitizing and manually sanitize until machine can be repaired.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers, both walk in cooler's. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook handeling cut washed and cut jalopeno's with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on margarita machine dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bucket of soup at the prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, cookline unit.
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed reach in freezer door frame with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area and at BIB syrup stand next to ice machine.
  • Observed waste line passing through ice storage bin, at the bar.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel ubder the cutting board.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, portable fan in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth, peppers in the walk in cooler.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice-bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-two small boards in drink station and several other large and long boards throighout kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-kitchen prep table.
  • Critical. Observed a minimal amount of buildup of pink and black slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in a dirty container/metal pan.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Several containers and glasses on shelves and at drink station.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed-test strip shows plus 200 ppm-very heavy dark purple.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle-dishwash area.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate-plug by 2 door freezer by beer cooler. For reporting purposes only.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, cook line unit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, shredded cheese stored in a large tote style bin in the walk in cooler.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, tray of clean glasses stored directly next handwash sink exposing them to potetial hand wash water splash. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed in walk in cooler on left side side condensation dripping from fan motor housing into pan on shelf with and above food.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed, license displayed has expired on 04/01/10- as per district office payment for license was processed today.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours, refried beans and cooked shredded pork reheating on the steam table for 2 hours is at 109-137 hours. Stop Sale issued Corrected On Site, operator discarded and reheated new batches of food on stove first then transferred to steam table.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, pan of shrimp in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, cloth towel under prep area cutting board. Recommended either using plastic bar matting or cheesecloth-one time use only.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, sever handled drink lemons with bare hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical. Observed interior of steam table well soiled with accumulation of food residue, approximatly 2 inches of old food debris mixed with steam table water. . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease and old food debris on nonfood-contact surface, stove drip pan.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, tray of clean glassware stored directly next to server station handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, prep area handwash sink has shrimp shells and a spoon in the basin. Corrected On Site.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, cooked meats cooling in covered pans in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw hamburgers stored over the churros in the reach in freezer. 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, server handled drink lemons with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, several shelves in the kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, 3 door unit in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, frozen hamburger patties stored in a white "garbage" style bag. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, beer cooler at the bar.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, employee restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, rear prep area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, employee restroom.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress./establishment has added a beer tap in back area by bar and moved moved the margaritta machine from original area to bar must submitt plans and application at myfloridalicense/dbpr/hr for plan review with $150.00 check. Observed during callback inspection establishment has instaled a Bar with a bin for scooping ice, 4 bay sink, blender, margarita dispenser, and beer taps in the back patio area.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, defrosted pork at the prep area is at 61 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water, bag of pre cooked pork at the prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw beef and chicken stored over cheese and cut produce in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, tested at 0 ppm. Corrected On Site, observed chemical tubing was sticking out of bucket, manager adjusted tubing and primed machine, retested at 50 ppm.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, knives on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, brewer filters on shelf under beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restrooms.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles, grill not under nozzle coverage. For reporting purposes only.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress, establishment added a bar with ice bin for scooping ice, 4 bay sink, blender, margarita dispenser, and beer taps. Plans must be submitted for review by the division. Application and instructions can be obtained from website. Repeat Violation, submitted for Administrative Complaint on callback inspection.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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