LA JOYA LATINA RESTORANT

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. All employee training provided expired 2024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Time extended to 5/10/2026 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Observed at callback same Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces in right flip top,cooler. Operator properly stored eggs Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top,cooler ; coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beans and cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding)// under unit ; cooked shredded pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork rinds (49F); cooked Yuka (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods cold holding in unit over night. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top,cooler ; coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beans and cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding)// under unit ; cooked shredded pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork rinds (49F); cooked Yuka (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods cold holding in unit over night. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not provide probe thermometer Warning

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. All employee training provided expired 2024 Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, house tamales (56F - Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19 and cooling overnight in unit. See stop sale.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry goods shelf by back door, heavily dented #10 can of ketchup.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs (52F - Ambient Cold Holding). Per manager in unit overnight. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry goods shelf by back door, heavily dented #10 can of ketchup.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 - 1) In walk in cooler, block cheese (51F - Cold Holding); bean cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. 2) In kitchen LEFT FLIPTOP UPPER - bean and cheese mix (51F - Cold Holding) LOWER - cut cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. 3) In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs (52F - Ambient Cold Holding). Per manager in unit overnight. 2 - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, portioned tomato onion salsa (52F - Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19. 3 - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, house tamales (56F - Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19 and cooling overnight in unit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In walk in cooler, block cheese (51F - Cold Holding); bean cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In kitchen LEFT FLIPTOP UPPER - bean and cheese mix (51F - Cold Holding) LOWER - cut cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding). Per manager none prepared or portioned today and in unit overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler, portioned tomato onion salsa (52F - Cooling). Per manager prepared on 10-19. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at cook line hand sink not working properly. Manager removed toll from unit and placed on counter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by dish machine. Manager labeled as cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Brocken scoop with missing handle in bulk masa flour container and bowl in bulk container of rice. Manager removed both. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tiles above walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives between right fliptop unit and steam well. Manager removed knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar by espresso machine not labeled. Employee added label. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Raw shelled eggs stored on top container of cut tomatoes inside flip top cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to reach in cooler and stored correctly. 2.Raw beef stored over peeled onions inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on top container with raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Emailed clean up procedures Repeat Violation Warning

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/. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork made 3 days ago not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of Uncooked whole potatoes on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in kitchen. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beans not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1/2021. Observed copy of new license , expiration date, 12/2022 Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave, main kitchen Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers ceviche made with raw fish. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Rear Kitchen,under prep table , bottle containing purple solution, Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room area, 4 tiles with water damage Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several containers of tiramisu dessert on front counter RIC without product identification, name and address of the establishment that prepared the food. Operator removed from self service cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), Employee made new solution, 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table, in front of WIC, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5/23/2021 Warning

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Container of flour, employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales, prep on 11/10/21, employee dated Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Containing purple solution, employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entrance of walk in cooler, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -Entrance of kitchen, next to dish machine -Cook line Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of chicken, container of beef, employee placed lids Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.employee placed 3 wiping cloths on sanitizer bucket Repeat Violation Warning