AUTENTIKA MEXICAN GRILLE

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Machine primed and tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over cilantro in storage cooler. Chicken moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of all purpose cleaner not labeled. Manager labeled bottle at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles and foam between tiles.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen and back door to storage area. Gap between double doors to dining area and gap under front door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unfinished walls in dry storage area.

High Priority - Dish washer handled dirty dishes and then handled clean dishes with no hand wash.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over butter in storage cooler. Manager moved fish to bottom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen.

Basic - Outer openings to storage area not protected with self-closing door.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed refried beans cooling on counter at 115F after 1.5 hours. Manager had employee put beans in reach in cooler with top off. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer in bar sink but no chlorine strips. Manager cleaned out sink and changed to quat sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in the following areas: 1 on wall above hand wash sink in kitchen, 1 on floor of kitchen under refrigerator and 1 on floor in front of bar area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: No live roaches observed at this time. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 8 dead roaches in the following areas: 3 on floor in front of bar and 5 on floor of dry storage area in back room. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: No dead roaches observed at this time. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat steak and over raw sausage. Employee moved all meat to different shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles in server area with no label. Server labeled both bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed pans stored next to hand wash sink in kitchen exposed to splash. Employee moved pans to different area of kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked while still wet. Employee moved all cups to dish area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored with food contact surface up. Employee took forks back to get washed again and inverted. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun behind bar with mold like substance. Bartender cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth sitting on table. Manager put in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticide spray can sitting on clean bowls in dishwashing area. Employee moved to back of restaurant and washed bowls. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar has towels stored in it. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage from small leak in roof. Owner states maintenance coming out today to fix leak. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bins in dry storage area with broken lid for rice and beans.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager stocked both. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager put in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed bartender wash hands in three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink being used for other purposes in kitchen and at bar.

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer not working on dish machine. Manager set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizer use. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored food contact surface up.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was not running/dripping. Observed meat thawing in standing water in prep sink. Repeat Violation