COCOA, Brevard County

CAFE' LA TINAJA

3815 N US HWY 1, COCOA, FL 32926

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Oct 3, 2023
City
COCOA
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22337023

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. Dish Washing Machine reading at 0 ppm chlorine, primed unit and still at 0 ppm, sanitizer product was clear, product had started to dissipate, added small amount of bleach retested at 45-50 ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22337019

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink sink holding soapy water used in dish washing sink, hand wash sink in back prep room full of equipment, not assessable at all time, both corrected Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22337021

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen not fully sealing, open areas.

38-07-4

Detail 22337020

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Double bulb light fixture over the 3 compartment sink without covers or shield in place.

25-32-4

Detail 22337022

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Printed thank you bags used to store in direct contact food items in reach in freezer and food /meat items in reach in cooler as well.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 21986892

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Manager was just able to get certificates and able to purchase the training materials to complete the needed food handling training. One time Extention given to complete. Time Extended

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 21844341

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed front counter employee wash dish with soap in 2 bay sink on front counter area, no sanitation used. Items moved to 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21844346

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat desserts in walk in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

22-51-5

Detail 21844347

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Santi bucket at 0 ppm, reset at 300ppm quat. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21844344

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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

11-26-1

Detail 21844342

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. Needed paperwork was given to operator for compliance from the inspector Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21844345

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21844343

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles, one with purple, one with pink liquid not labeled, corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21844348

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed red peppers stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler, corrected Case of plastic bottle water stored on floor behind service bar area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.