Los Mexicanos, 38954 Us Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LOS MEXICANOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 38954 Us Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6214848
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above fire suppression tanks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line stand up reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and prep area. In walk in cooler. Behind bar ceramic tiles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream balls. Reach in freezer in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce in 5 gallon buckets, chicken in 5 gallon bucket, pork chops, cut onions in 5 gallon bucket. **Warning**
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Employee bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Chairs in fenced off area behind restaurant. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In bar area. **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. Rice, ground beef, milk, in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. In bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above fire suppression tanks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line stand up reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and prep area. In walk in cooler. Behind bar ceramic tiles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips in laundry/ mop sink area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment in bar area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign is behind the paper towel machine on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of Lids of 5 gallon buckets holding sauce in walk in cooler. Exterior of garbage can holding tortilla chips. Rolling cart. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream balls. Reach in freezer in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce in 5 gallon buckets, chicken in 5 gallon bucket, pork chops, cut onions in 5 gallon bucket. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Tamales **Warning**
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Employee bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Tortilla chips near hand sink cooks line. Tortilla chips in big garbage can near sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Chairs in fenced off area behind restaurant. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in prep area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottled water and orange juice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken, beef, pork chops stored over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In bar area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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. Rice, ground beef, milk, in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 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. 4-10-14 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cooks line. **Warning**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of sauce
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Above prep sink
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in walk in cooler
12/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of sauce
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Near walk in freezer
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Grill
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Above prep sink
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Nacho chips across from ice machine
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over lemons
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Prep line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cheese
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in wlk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various cooked food in walk in cooler
10/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Rice bags
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil, cookline
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Lettuce on floor, across from walk in freezer
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Chest freezer, prep area
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under dishmachineb
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Beef on prep table next to three compartment sink
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans, cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back prep table
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Salsa, wait area
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Soda boxes
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Ra pork over sauce
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink, wait area
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various food in walk in cooler
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Jug of oil, cookline
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • 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. No lid, on prep table, cookline
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers in dishmachine area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Cookline
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Across from microwave, cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Prep line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor across from ice machine
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Under dishmachine
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw pork over sauce in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat in walk in cooler
2/26/2013Routine - 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, deep pan, covered, in cooler since night before
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers near three compartment sink
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. tongs on oven handle
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. next to walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. deep pan and covered
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in cooler near dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in reach in freezer across from canned food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. under dishmachine
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various food in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers across from three compartment sink
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. tongs on oven handle; cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. food containers under prep table
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw meat over cut veggies in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. salt, prep line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. shrimp in reach in cooler; cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. three compartmet sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked rice in walk in cooler
6/28/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. tortilla chips in wait area Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. tongs on oven handle; cookline
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. broken plastic food container across from ice machine
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. onion skins across from walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. near soda syrup across from ice machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 50F, reach in cooler on cookline Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 50F, reach in cooler on cookline Corrected On Site. chilled
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach in freezer across from tomato sauce cans
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salsa in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in bucket in laundry room Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. under hot holding unit on cookline
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans on shelf next to dishmachine
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. racks across from walk in freezer
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tile; cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cut vegetables/salsa in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. bean, rice, cooked meats in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in white reach in freezer next to can opener
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lettuce in tall, double door reach in cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salsa at wait station
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. under dishmachine
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/4/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs on oven handle
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. salsa in wait area
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of green peppers in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler across from microwave
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meat in walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/4/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • 22-22-1 observed encrusted material on can opener
  • 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation
1/6/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. containers of stew , walk in coolers
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef in bags at 46 degrees on counter Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. soups on counter at 130 degrees in large containers Corrected On Site. placed in smaller containers and moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.large pieces of pork, bags of beef each in metal containers and wrapped ground beef on center counter in kitchen Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over vegetables , walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of beef , walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pork iand cut onions and peppers in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk container of nachos in storage room near laundry machines Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. broken tiles on shelves in walk in freezer
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans in dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles , walk in freezer
  • Light not functioning. walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Helium tank not adequately secured. in storage room
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kitchen made cheese sauce at 68 degrees at cookline under 30 minutes Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered ground beef and beans at 109 degrees , chicken at 79 degrees for 1 hour on back prep table Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler uncovered
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. ground pork Corrected On Site. moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. box of tomatoes, storage room
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on stove handle
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.nonhandled container in bulk spices, back prep area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of microwave
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under dishmachine
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. towels in handsink at bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken floor tile in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by steam table
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. in dishwashing area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. helium tank in storage room
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees. lack of supplies at handsink
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. improper cooling methods and no food thermometer to monitor temperature of foods
  • 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
10/13/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk powders, center prep tables
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut onions, walkiin cooler Corrected On Site. callback : cut onions, tomatoe , soup not covered
  • Violation: 10-04-1 In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on stove handle Corrected On Site.callback : tongs hanging on stove handle
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk powders, center prep tables
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice at 90 degrees with top on container, walkin cooler
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a nonfood grade bags. tortillas Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cut onions, walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bulk container of chips, back kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tamoles, walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cut onions, walkiin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on grate of soda station
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on stove handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. center prep table
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. wiping buckets, pans in wait station handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. employee wash service pans in waitstation handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitstation Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. employee restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. shredded beef, walkin cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers on bottom shelf back prep table
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. tall double door reachin cooler
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. ice scoop handle in ice, wait station
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. unlit smoked cigarette on shelf by box of papertowels , back storage room
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. wait station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. front counter
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. attached to back prep table
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. water at bottom of tall double door reachin cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. knives in drawer at back prep table
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf, dishwashing area
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employee restroom
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. wait station handsink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under scrap sink, dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food debris in wait station handsink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. wait station, dishwashing area, bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. women restroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walkin cooler
  • Observed 3 dead roaches in water accumulated on kitchen floor. by icemachine
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. cookline
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under icemachine
  • Observed hole in wall. behind ice machine
  • Observed wall in disrepair.under cookline handsink- missing tiles and hole in wall
  • Observed wall in disrepair. missing tiles on service window wall, kitchen
  • Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. mopsink area
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. couch, grocery cart outside back door within fenced in area
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
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THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
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BURGER KING #9502Haines City, FL

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

DOMINO'S PIZZA
TACOS CIELITO LINDO
HAPPY ENDING CUPCAKES AND CAFE
QUALITY INN & SUITES - TARPON SPRINGS
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
PRIMETYME PIZZA
STIX BILLIARDS

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