Bajio Mexican Grill, 3260 Forum Blvd #301, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BAJIO MEXICAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3260 Forum Blvd #301, Fort Myers, FL 33905
License #: 4606246
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp over sauce in reachin cooler across from register. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's restroom.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safe staff on site but not complete .
10/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at end of cookline.
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another. Rice in pans stacked four high and placed not walkin cooler while at over 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At end of cookline.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Live flies in restrooms.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by 3 compartment sink used I holds trainer . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Refried beans made and placed in cooler last night 8/2/12 still at 46F, corrective action taken lid removed from container to allow for rapid cooling, containers were stacked with lids on last night, employee educated on proper cooling procedures .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink by register lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by register used to hold beers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans in walkin cooler 46F, corrective action taken lid removed from container to allow for faster cooling.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of sprts drink on prep table. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Large strainer stored in handsink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by walkincooler . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47, salsa 49F, and onions 48F in reachincooler across from cookline, Corrective action taken cooler placed from settong 5 to setting 9. On callback 2/8/12 observed cheese at temperature 46F, onions 47F, avocado 48F in reachincooler on food assembly line. Potentially hazardous foods placed on ice that were out of temperature for 30 minutes or less, avocado was volutarily discarded, it had been in cooler for 3.5 hours. Repairman was called during callback inspection and will arrive before 5:00p.m.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Onions cheese and salsa 47-49F in reachincooler across from cookline ambient temperature 48F. Corrective action takencooler placed on setting 9 [highest setting].
  • Critical - Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47, salsa 49F, and onions 48F in reachincooler across from cookline, Corrective action taken cooler placed from settong 5 to setting 9.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by walkincooler blocked by boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by walkincooler .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Fish and avocado thawed at room temperature.
7/27/2011Routine - 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of food on floor in walkincooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Small cup used as scoop in clear bin over food prep table . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored on food prep table across from 3compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Windex stored on food prep table across from 2compartment sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched gloves without washing hands, then washed hands and put same pair on.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used as dumpsink evidence by large particles of food debris . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in 3compartment sink over 400ppm. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Beverage container on cutting board and over prep table Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Encrusted food debris in microwave over handsink by standing reachinfreezer .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at temperature of 78F sitting on cookline. Corrected On Site. Rice placed in steam table.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Stainkess steel cleaner stored on handsink . Corrected On Site.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee put on gloves without washing hands . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At handsink by beer ice station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At handsink by 2compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking on premesis .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cleaned cut veggies kept at room temp. 55F Corrected On Site. placed in walkincooler
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of non potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employees put on gloves without washing hands .
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 3compartment sink next to dishmachine
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large strainer in handsink by 3compartment sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool held in handsink by stove top
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handsink by 2compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site. Sprat bottles facing food contact surfaces, moved to proper location
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-08-1 Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine. operator used quaternary ammonium strips, dishmachine needs chlorine strips on 4/9/2010 callback - no chlorine test strips provided at dishmachine that uses chlorine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener. on 4/9/2010 callback - still encrusted food debris on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. managers on duty Miguel Dolores, Shakti Patel on 4/9/2010 callback - no proof of certified food manager.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 5 employees on duty on 4/9/2010 callback - 4 employees on duty engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. on 4/9/2010 callback - no written documentation of employee training provided.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. checked in ice water, 39 F and 42 F; need at 32 F
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine. operator used quaternary ammonium strips, dishmachine needs chlorine strips
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site. operator found air pocket in tube
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. dispenser had air pocket in tube
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers on shelf by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. left of 2 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. left of 2 compartment sink
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. managers on duty Miguel Dolores, Shakti Patel
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 5 employees on duty
  • 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.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken in deep storage container at room temperature. left cooling tips sheet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. prep area
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. clean food storage containers, storage rack
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting clean storage containers
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. old dirty rag in hws Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle and dirty rag.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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