El Michoacano, 3881 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MICHOACANO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3881 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
License #: 6013593
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under chest freezer, ice cream.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags of ice
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. By soft ice cream machine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of juice being prepare on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights in kitchen area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's room
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's room
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of ice cream.
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.Front counter area
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.ICE CREAM
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.DOORWAY
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.BLEACH
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
4/8/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On reach in cooler
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed DIRT AND DEBRIS accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. HWS
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BEHING CHEST FREEZER
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 05/18/11.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of cantaloupes. Corrected On Site.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
2/23/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat food contaminated SUGAR AND COCO STORED IN CLEAR GLASS CANISTER CONTAMINATED BY SUGAR ANTS OPERATOR DISCARDED PRODUCT
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. LARGE GRAY SUGAR BIN
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS
  • Critical. Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. BRONKEN MIRROR
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. SUGAR ANTS IN SUGAR BIN FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. SUGAR ANTS IN COCO BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. SUGAR ANTS ON THE SIDE OF FRONT COUNTER
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. FRONT AREA DAMAGE FLOOR STANDING WATER
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. BACKROOM KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 : 01/09/2011.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR BIN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. THROUGH OUT KITCHEN ANF FRONT COUNTER
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR & CINAMON BIN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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