CEVICHE 595

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat lime juice in the reach in freezer at the right side of the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen with a plastic pitcher stored in it. Operator removed plastic pitcher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers with wet nesting at the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer next to entrance to the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of windex stored over cans of soda. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands in the triple sink.

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. Observed 1 employee without proof of required state approved training.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 12/01/2024. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers with wet nesting in dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil stored on the floor next to the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 76F. Operator placed on stove and heated to 140F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in dining area

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter handwashing sink.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. At front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to dispense peanut and plantains at front counter and flour in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 93F sitting on top of 6 burner stove.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower portion of flip top cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On flip top counter employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over sauce in Avantco refrigerator.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed seafood mixture cold held at 45 degrees F in flip to cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container in kitchen. Operator relocate garbage container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at wait station.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked noodles at flip top cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at wait stations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over tomato sauce in Avantco reach in cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (42-55F - Cold Holding) in over stacked container. Per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator removed over stacked shrimp and placed in cooler below. Observed calamari (60F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator placed calamari in bowl of ice for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mechanical hand drying device un plugged employee plug in Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stool cook line floor. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 87F on 6 burner stove. Operator increased heat. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee dipping his fingers in the garlic sauce served cold to taste. Educated operator on bare hand contact with food. Operator washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/2022 . Operator renewed on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw fish and raw eggs shell)stored over ready-to-eat food.( sauces and cooked meat ) inside reach in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Luis Serrano expired on 03/08/2023

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12.01.2022.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoons in water at 85 degrees at cook line.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water dripping from the interior top of the reach in two door cooler to the bottom. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed dish machine that uses chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Did not observe test kit for chlorine. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Did not observe probe thermometer Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulation of dust. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulation of dust. Time Extended