SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf above make table

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. Dishmachine on bar area. First reading 0 ppm. Second reading after priming machine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched dirty wiping clothes and the trash can, then was about to handle food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On steam table, cooked pulled chicken reheating for 2 hrs and 15 minutes (113F - Reheating); cooked ground beef reheating for 2hours 15 minutes (86F - Reheating); tomato sauce reheating for 2 hours 15 minutes (144F - Reheating)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa stored on front server area at 55F for 1 hour, new reading after rapid chill for 45 minutes, 43F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On steam table, cooked pulled chicken reheating for 2 hrs and 15 minutes (113F - Reheating); cooked ground beef reheating for 2hours 15 minutes (86F - Reheating); tomato sauce house made reheating for 2 hours 15 minutes (144F - Reheating) Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On two way splitter on mop sink

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on front salsa station chlorine at 200++ ppm. Operator changed solution. New reading 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by ice machine blocked with beer kegs. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored inside hand sink by can rack in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

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/ 6 employees in the restaurant

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink by dishmachine

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Jadier, Alejandra, Jeffrey and Jose-Luis

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. Missing for some employees

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By kitchen exit door

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop salsas by employee next to ice machine Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On bar area Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets, bags and drinks stored on dry storage shelves. Employee water bottles stored on shelves, prep tables across kitchen

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line. Inspector asked employee to put one on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dry rack by triple sink and cups by ice machone

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in make table reach in cooler

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottled Water stored on walk in cooler floor. Mahi fish and pork belly boxes stored on walk in freezer floor Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled clear liquid in squeeze bottle on cook line

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 13 dented cans of tomatoes or jalepenos on the seams. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect in the expo area not landing on food.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee swept floor then went back to touch clean equipment. Inspector coached employee to wash hands and change gloves Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Black hose attached to mop sink faucet left hanging in 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink and hand sink next to ice machine Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa and queso containers in walk in cooler. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter behind ice machine with no date

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with white substance inside with a bowl used as scoop by dish machine area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers in dish machine area dry rack

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream bucket stored in walk in freezer floor and orange juice box in beer walk in cooler floor . Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line Interior of oven used as hot box on cook line

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights Above grill in kitchen

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers stored in walk in cooler

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in cooler under make table across from oven flaking exposing rust.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance not labeled in dish machine area. Operator labeled "salt" Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomatoes sauce 1 can of stewed tomatoes

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects on kitchen

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing towel in hand sink located at bar. Container inside hand sink.

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/ Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in employee bathroom inside kitchen

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling tiles in dish area

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches and bracelets.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor Water bottle packs stored on walk in cooler floor.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee bathroom located in kitchen .

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from yesterday not properly date marked. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups in kitchen wet nesting.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has gap beneath door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled (sugar). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Dispenser nozzles of frozen drink machine behind bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Observed black mold like substance on dispenser nozzles on frozen beverage unit at bar at the time of the callback Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in Both Walk in coolers and drying racks in kitchen are rusted and chipping - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both soda guns behind bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Still no waste line on side/beverage gun at bar Time Extended

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher failed to wash hands prior to putting away clean dishes

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. -operator states reselling tres leches cakes prepared at someone's home, operator discarded. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -cut lettuce stored in 55 gallon gray trash can in walk-in cooler

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored with open bag of bread, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine sanitizer bucket exceeding 200ppm, operator diluted with water, retested 100ppm 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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting board on reach-in cooler stained -interior of double door ovens have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of pink and black, mold-like substances

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink near office batteries dead, operator replaced Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -Katie's certificate lacking required information Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over electrical panel in dishwashing area

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hat and moisturizing cream stored on top paper towel dispenser in employee restroom, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -ice cream and raw pork stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knives stored between triple sink and wall, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled over cookline

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on shelf, operator removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Bug zapper in use stored on side table of wit staff side of pass line with to go containers. Removed b6 manager. Fly strip with dead flies hung in front of walk in cooler, removed.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler cooks line, corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed served return soiled dishes to dish pit then return to dining room with clean bowl with out first washing hands. Re-educated and corrected.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Green hose attached to splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker in place.

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, server with long artificial, polished nails, not using gloved hands to fill beverage cups with ice.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on make table cooks line. Counter mounted can opener heavily soiled. Manual food chopper soiled with o,d food in blades since 1030 am today. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in wait station, replaced by manager Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish Washing Machine at the bar has been removed by operator, inspector called plan review office to have it removed and plans updated.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Adrian employed over 60 days no food handlers training completed.

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 again emailed to operator for complaince

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Scoop holder on side of soda unit in wait station has rust. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate for Katie was only partially filled out, not marked when testing was completed

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over electrical panel in back prep area.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bar glasses stored in chest reach in freezer unit with direct contact to the floor stainless steel, correctly rims of glasses are in standing ice in unit, working to correct while inspection was taking place. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor of walk in freezer

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, cooks line soiled knives stored behind lid of make table, soiled knives stored between prep tables in back prep room, both corrected. Tongs on handle of oven on cooks line, removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables soiled, table legs also soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Scoop holder for ice scoop. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish thawed in walk in cooler not opened during thawing, per instructions in case - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of robo coupe soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can tomato purée 6.63# 1 can Jalapeño slices 6# Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Raw hamburger stored directly on the wire shelving in the walk in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in bar area, not observed landing on food items. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened believed previous day milk not date marked, corrected Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cooks line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon found in hand wash sink on wait station, scrapper found in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At 2 hand wash sinks no soap, was told waiting for delivery, asked if possible to fill squeeze bottles with dish soap and place at hand wash sink(s)? Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened Employee beverages in second walk in cooler stored over client items

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked wet in back clean dish rack.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Scrape sanitizer and soapy water was order set up of 3 compartment sink. Re-educated and corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Grout lines low, standing water in the dishwashing area.

Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal shelf over flat top grill heavily soiled and supports soiled, unit not being used, manager stated unit is being dismantled and removed.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bot,e with brown liquid (worstchestershire sauce ) not labeled, and clear white wine not labeled, corrected both Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic pitcher with handle used to scoop rice, handle touching rice in bulk container. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. Manager on duty not able to recall the corrected temp for the danger zone for food cold and hot holding nor temp to reheat foods. Manager on duty auturo - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Again asked what is the food temp danger zone range and I corrected first 2x . Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2 license posted neither current . - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Low grout line in cooks line and dish washing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On the counters on the cooks line, in cooks pockets and used as apron. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-10: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Household brand trash cans being used to store bulk queso, cut lettuce, no liners - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup on ice machine deflector - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple small boards throughout - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cold drawers - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In low grout lines at dish area - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior vent on ice machine Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended