El Potro Mexican Restaurant, 5871 W University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5871 W University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
License #: 2610628
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 11/23/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler door.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting board.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 6-1-11.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In dish washing area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Over flat top. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. All handsinks. Corrected On Site. Turned up hot water heater. Water was hot by end of inspection.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Reach in cooler next to steam tables.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. With clean dishes on storage rack in dish washing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood over flat top grill.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cooked touched cut peppers and onions. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside fryer around valve, hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Around nozzles at fountain in server area and in soda gun next to fountain.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing tomatoes, in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. In back storage room.
  • Observed hole in wall. Under handsink at entrance to kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. In kitchen. Multiple.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 47F in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Closed lid to unit, product started cooling.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, reach in cooler at server area.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Rewrapped raw pork over ice in reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Rewrapped chicken over rewrapped beef in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site. Changed storage practice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Multiple in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Next to steam tables.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Light coming through bottom of rear exit door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice 110F in steam table. Corrected On Site. Turned up steam table. Product started heating up.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chicken, refried beans, multiple other items in walk in cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 4-8-09.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning, under prep table in kitchen. Multiple.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. box soda under handsink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. spoon in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. on line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. knob missing on grill, reach-in on line pooling water
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef, reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. on line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach-in freezer Corrected On Site.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. bulk rice Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on low oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. take out bag Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood pipes
12/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. tacos placed back to cooler, explained employee, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk, flan in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice, placed in cooler; stuffed peppers discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw seafood mix in upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over stuffed peppers in upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasoning Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by cut lemons , beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. 3 doors cooler, beverage area
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood filter
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front handsink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. along wall everywhere
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. over cups in beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only. stove next to fryer, moved stove Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. locked in office
12/29/2009Routine - 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. flan in reach-in
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp, stuffed pepper, discarded by mgr Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans on warmer, pan was to full Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. thermomether reading 50F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over stuffed peppers in freezer; chicken over cilantro in walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. taking temperature on beans; told him to clean it before use
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. handling tortillas; put gloves on Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed. using cloth towel as liner for cups Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. beverage area
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. next to hood
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on shelves in walk-in
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on bowl for salt Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons in beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. filling water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. over to-go containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. soapy water
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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