Cantinas Cardenas, 10340 W Flagler St, Sweetwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CANTINAS CARDENAS
Type: Catering
Address: 10340 W Flagler St, Sweetwater, FL 33174-1746
License #: 2315404
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 4/29/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. above walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents in walk in cooler are heavily rusted.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over seasonings
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken, beef
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rice
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.(RICE)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Catering food delivered in cardboard boxes
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Prep tables
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting boards
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Restroom handsink
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.Walk-in cooler fans
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. PLASTIC CUP USED TO SCOOP Corrected On Site.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. PLASTIC CUP USED TO SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/10.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/10.
3/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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