Anthony's Mexican Restaurant, 103 E Main Street, Immokalee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ANTHONY'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 103 E Main Street, Immokalee, FL 34142
License #: 2102593
Total inspections: 31
Last inspection: 11/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in sugar bin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off of line coming out of grease trap. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Employee touched cooked gorditas with bare hands. Employee educated on bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions cut at 70°F on front counter, voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet outside establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair by outside grease trap, plumbing being worked on upon arrival to establishment.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef thawing at room temperature.
  • 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. Employee touched tortillas with bare hands. food voluntarily discarded.
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Large number of flies just outside back door where some food scraps are laying, flies enter kitchen when door open. Food scraps cleaned up and removed during inspection.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef and chicken in steam table at 122-128°F. All Food in steam table removed for lunch change out. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut potatoes in reachin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food -onions- stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone by cilantro. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board. Stored on the floor under 3 compartment sink. Cutting board placed into sink to be washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Hole in wall by 3 compartment sink pipe drain. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle cleaner stored on table with clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
8/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of jalape?os store on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Employee cutting lettuce with bare hands. Employee educated on proper glove usage. **Corrected On-Site**
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cup used as scoop in bin of rice. Cup voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. No soap at handsink by entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle touching in bin of sugar . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked soup in reachin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing 0ppm in 3compartment sink . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food [beef] thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. Running water turned on beef.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm in 3compartment sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. Handsink in kitchen removed temporarily for tile installation as per management . Operator says it will be reinstalled by tomorrow.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor in dry storage area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. On buffet/assembly line eggs at 122F, corrective action taken heat increased on steam table , all other foods on steam table over 135F.
6/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/10/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes on floor in kitchen . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment on warning from inspection on 1/25/12 for employee training.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Bag of frozen beef thawing at room temperature . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
2/28/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • On callback 1/26/12 observed no proof of employee training . Must be complied by 3/26/12.
1/26/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in restroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by bucket of sanitizer water. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle touching rice in white bin under prep table . Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Employee put gloves on without washing hands .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by entrance to kitchen used to hold sanitizer bucket . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 78F, beans 120F, and potatoes at 80F in kitchen for approximately an hour as per manager . Foods moved to reachincoolers. Corrective action taken.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef thawing at room temperature under table and by back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on prep table by utility sink by back door.
1/25/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table across from cookline .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. Employee touched cooked beef with bare hands . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to hold sanitizer bucket . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans in kit at 80F. Corrected On Site. Beans moved to reachincooler .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beef thawed at room temperature . Corrected On Site.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm in 3compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handsink in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handles touching product in white bins under microwaves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in drystorage area. 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 plastic cup used to scoop pepper. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Uncovered beef in reachinfreezer . Corrected On Site.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beans at 80F after 2 hours on counter, Beans moved to reachincooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle in sugar bin touching product . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Hands being washed repeatedky in same water due to lack of water. Corrected On Site. Insructed to use fresh bottled water for each time washing hands as well as use sanitizer .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over vegetables in reachincooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water piping beak outside establishment repair company on way, established is to use bottled water until water restored.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop hanles touching product in small white bins under prep table below the two microwaves .
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Dried food debris in microwave over prep table by entrace to main kitchen from dining room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Box and bag of beef thawed at room temperature under center prep table across from cookline. Corrected On Site. Bag pof beef cooked ans box placed under running water.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer in sanitizer bucket under 3compartment sink at over 200ppm
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Food on prep table uncovered as well as large box of beef under prep table in center of kitchen uncovered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef at 120F, beef at 113F and potatoes at 92F on prep table in kitchen since start of lunch. Corrected On Site. foid placed in coolers.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking on premises. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in english, all lables are in spanish type language .
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-08-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. vegetables and beef. On callback observed no datemarking on premesis. No items were datemarked .
  • Violation: 29-18-1 Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink On callback 9/16/10 observed missing drain cover at mop sink outside .
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing.over main prep. On callback 9/16/10 observed ceiling tile missing over main food prep area.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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 . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawed at room temperature in sink and under prep table .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Peppers and bags of flour on floor in drystorage area next to reachinfreezer .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Raw beef under prep table in kitchen by grittle .
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • 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 .
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Outside mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handsink by entrance to kitchen next to pop machine .
  • Ceiling tile missing. Over main food prep area Repeat Violation.
  • 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
9/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. vegetables and beef
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright cookline not currently affecting ambient temperature
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. scoop on ice machine
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • Ceiling tile missing.over main prep
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices. proper use of gloves
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No date marking in establishment .
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans 109F, 116F Beef, 110F eggs. Kept at room temp.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef in reachincooler .
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Not enough hot hold equipment for foods on hold.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. Outside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed an unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw comminuted meats over washed cut veggies in reachin cooler by kitchen entrance .
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container.
  • 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 then engaged in food prep.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. WD-40 Stored with dishes.
  • 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
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beef rice storage cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. tortillas 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. meats reach-in 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. tortilla prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. plastic grocey style bags used as storage container rice reach-in
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. meat/chili dish
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with no overhead protection. ouside,no cover
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. using s service cup Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. used to work w/potato product
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. rear of bldg
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. to monitor hand wash
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. back exit
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside hose
8/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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