LAS VEGAS CUBAN CUISINE

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flying insects on top of dirty dishes in dishwasher area. -2 flying insects around hand wash sink in bar area. Located outside of kitchen area. Employee killed, clean and Sanitized both areas. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

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. Food not prepared or portioned today. Walk in Cooler-cooked black beans (44-56F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (44F - Cold Holding); raw red snapper (46F - Cold Holding). Food stored more than 24 hours. Employee discarded. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Walk in Cooler-cooked black beans (44-56F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (44F - Cold Holding); raw red snapper (46F - Cold Holding). Food stored more than 24 hours. See stop sale Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. ATOSA-Two doors glass cooler-; feta cheese (57F - Cooling from ambient); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cooling from ambient); chimichurri (49F - Cooling from ambient ) per employee food mix @10:30 am. Current time 3:00 pm. Employee discarded. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. ATOSA-Two doors glass cooler-; feta cheese (57F - Cooling from ambient); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cooling from ambient); chimichurri (49F - Cooling from ambient ) per employee food mix @10:30 am. Current time 3:00 pm. See stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ATOSA- two glass doors cooler-expo station Walk in cooler Other units not keeping time temperature control foods to 41F and below. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Bar area, under hand wash sink -Preparation area in rear kitchen Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken tiles entrance of storage area in rear kitchen . -end of walk in cooler - broken tile. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer- ice on curtains and floor. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Plastic cup inside container of feta cheese, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under hand was sink in expo station leaking pipe -under hand wash sink in bar area. Warning

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher , after 3rd. Attempt Chlorine 00ppm) Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects around prep sink in rear kitchen in front of triple sink. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Outside of kitchen Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Flat station-; raw palomilla (50F - Cold Holding); raw swai (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding); per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups inside feta cheese and chicken cutlets, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC filters and tiles above cook line and prepping area. Warning

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed AC in kitchen area, not cooling properly. Flip top on cook line unable to keep time control temperature food to required parameters of 41F or below Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inner door of ice machine, black like substance Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bar area-cooler, pudding made yesterday morning , not dated. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several piles of metallic containers stacked wet, rear kitchen -clean equipment storage rack in rear kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -7 broken tiles along cook line in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bar area- under hand wash sink, when use it leaks water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked black beans (48-51F - Cooling); cooked pork (52F - Cooking), per employee food cooling overnight, Observed metallics containers covered. see stop sale Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw chicken breast filet to placed on grill tap, then grabbed a clean plate and served a cup of rice for a different customer order, using same gloves. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands, put in new pair of gloves and served new cup of rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -beans (118F - Hot Holding); white beans soup (120F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on the stove to 172F Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area- plastic bags and fabric bag inside sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided. 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. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bar area-cooler, pudding made yesterday morning , not dated. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside container of feta cheese, Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several piles of metallic containers stacked wet, rear kitchen -clean equipment storage rack in rear kitchen Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -7 broken tiles along cook line in kitchen Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bar area- under hand wash sink, when use it leaks water. Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided and explained Corrective Action Taken 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. Poster provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle, in front of coffee station, build up mold like substance. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area, HWS not accessible, when hot water faucet opens, pipe starts leaking water . Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area, HWS used for storage of blender jar and empty bottles, , hangers. Employee removed all items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers stacked wet, Employee removed to be clean Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. WIF door. Warning

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee rinse a whole romaine in a HWS, then proceed to cut it, after manager instructed employee removed lettuce, placed on container and washed properly in a prep sink Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. HWS bar- unable to use it - leaking water pipe. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area , next to blender. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 4 bottles next to fryer station in cook line, Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cook line-Two long cutting boards, by flip tops Soda nozzle , bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Cutting boards are getting clean . Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 on duty, Elsy Amaya. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Observed same Time Extended

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. June/2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Approximately 11 AC vents, soiled, above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of cook line hood filters, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 3 Cardboard boxes used to stored peeled plantains. Operator removed plantains from cardboard boxes 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. -Walk in cooler- cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held since 7/10/22. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk in cooler- cooked pork chunks (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held since 7/10/22. See stop sale. True -two doors cooler; ham and cheese sandwich (49F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil dressing for steak (50F - Cold Holding); prep mojo sauce (49F); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food pull out of WIC 2 hours ago, no preparation made TCS foods moved back to walk in cooler. For a quick chill. ** Advise not to use cooler until technician repairs for proper storage of cold holding TCS foods. -Walk in cooler- cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held since 7/10/22. See stop sale Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Establishment sells clams and mussels Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cook line-Two long cutting boards, by flip tops Soda nozzle , bar area. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area, HWS used to storage plastic cups, operator removed cups Corrected On-Site 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 on duty, Elsy Amaya. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bar area, lower cooler, per operator, flan prep two days ago. Operator dated 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. June/2022 Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - cook line, under prep table, bottle containing orange substance. Employee removed Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of mojo sauce, SS plastic cup. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Approximately 11 AC vents, soiled, above cook line. Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line: 3 missing tiles 4 broken tiles Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. In use cups, plates, pots and utensils stored on rusted shelves. Rack in front of dishwasher area Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. End of cook line Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of cook line hood filters, Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Bar area-HWS pipe is not connected properly, water leaks on the floor Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Dirty wet mop stored on yellow bucket. Employee removed , cleaned, sanitized , and stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - 1.) Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies in dish area landing on dirty dishes. Observed 3 flies landing on various clean plates and rolling cart. Observed 2 flies landing on dish rack on shelving unit. Observed 1 fly in dry storage area landing on rolling cart. Observed 2 flies landing on door in storage area. Observed 1 fly landing on bag of croutons. Observed 3 flies landing on bottle of caramel syrup. Observed approximately 2 flies landing on dirty dishes in triple sink in rear kitchen area. Observed 1 fly landing on clean hanging pot in rear kitchen area. Observed 2 flies landing on sealed bin of plantain chips at expo line. Advised operator to kill flies and sanitize all areas. Operator attempted to kill flies and sanitize areas. Repeat violation. 2.) Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed fly tape throughout kitchen area, in need of replacement. Advised operator to replace with new tape. Operator started replacing fly tape. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Sliced portioned ham and cheese, media noche sandwich 49-51°F Cooling at 11:20am. Per operator, made yesterday . Observed chicken noodle soup (45-46°F - Cooling) at 12:15pm. Per operator, made yesterday.; cooked lamb (46°F - Cooling) at 12:20pm Per operator, made yesterday. Observed items portioned/ stored in a manner that won't allow for effective cooling. Educated operator and emailed cooling guide. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Warning

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. After 3 attempts, observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0pom. Advised operator to manually sanitize until unit is repaired. Operator has triple sink set up to 100ppm. Operator stated will contact service technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw pork chops stored over container of sliced bell peppers and onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Sliced portioned ham and cheese, media noche sandwich 49-51°F Cooling at 11:20am. Per operator, made yesterday. Observed chicken noodle soup (45-46°F - Cooling) at 12:15pm. Per operator, made yesterday.; cooked lamb (46°F - Cooling) at 12:20pm Per operator, made yesterday. Observed items portioned/ stored in a manner that won't allow for effective cooling. Educated operator and emailed cooling guide. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.) Observed French fries (60-68°F - Cold Holding) at 11:37am. Observed sitting out at room temperature. Per operator, 2 hrs. Operator went to transfer French fries to cooler to quick chill. Corrective action taken. 2.) Observed Flip Top: sliced ham, sliced cheese, tomato based sauce, cooked pork, yuca sticks, breaded raw chicken all items Cold Holding at 11:44am. Per operator, 2 hrs. Observed ambient temperature of unit at 54°F-63°F. Advised operator to not store any TCS foods in unit until it can maintain at 41°F and below. Operator stated unit was cleaned yesterday and plugged in this morning. Operator started to transfer items alternate cooler to quick chill. Corrective action taken. 3.) Observed cooked carrots (51°F - Cold Holding) at 11:56am. Per operator, less than 3 hrs. Operator went to place item on ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled yuca (110-116°F - Hot Holding) at 11:53am. Per operator, 1 hr. Operator placed item on stove top to rapid heat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. 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/. CFM arrived on site during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in women's bathroom hand sinks at 87-99°F. Warning

Basic - 1.) Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly tape over expo station prep table in kitchen area. Advised operator to relocate to another area. 2.) Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed in rear kitchen area. Observed accumulation of dead flies stuck to wall above and around bug zapper. 3.) Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen door. Warning

Basic - Gaskets torn/ in disrepair. Observed at Grill Station. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of utensils at bar area in container of room temperature water. Operator placed utensils in empty container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in hand sink in rear kitchen area. Operator stated plumber should be out today to fix. Corrective Action Taken Warning