LOS COMPADRES MEXICAN GRILL

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cookline reached into his pocket with gloved hand, then handled tongs without washing hands or changing gloves. The employee washed hands and changed gloves during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Package containing four pieces of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Backflow prevention device missing at two spigots on back side of building, near back door. 2. Backflow prevention device missing at black hose connection below dish machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet cloth stored down inside handwash sink beside walk-in cooler.

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/ Inspector observed four employees handling food without a certified food manager present.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored inside pan of salt at cookline. An employee discarded the condiment cup during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Package containing four pieces of salmon thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The salmon is completely thawed. The package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor in dry storage room. An employee placed the bottles on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray bottle in dish machine area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle in bar area

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room. Operator labeled sanitizer Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food in walk in cooler and walk in freezer

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing on counter. Operator moved to sink to run water over. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Dish machine has been in-use today. Chlorine sanitizer empty. Manager changed sanitizer and primed machine, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to resanitize all dishes washed today. Corrected On-Site

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. Employee at cookline placed tortillas in a foam takeout container with bare hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee place tortillas back on grill. Employee heated tortillas to 149F, then washed hands and put in gloves to continue handling foods. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen raw beef stored in direct contact with grocery bag inside walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 in charge, Yuri Reyes, has no proof of certified food manager training. Manager only has food handler training. Yuri Reyes stated she has been a manager for more than 30 days.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and drink cup down inside handwash sink in server station.

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/ Four employees working in restaurant cooking and serving food without a certified food manager present.

Intermediate - No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign at handwash sink in server station. 2. No handwash sign at handwash sink in bar area. 3. No towels at handwash sink at cookline.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf of prep table near cookline with dishes stored on top.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table at cookline directly beside single-use foil containers and beside steam table. Employee removed drink from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sliced avocado in reach-in cooler still has sticker attached. Stickers must be removed when washing.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over shrimp in drawer reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) operator states cheese was placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator moved cheese to freezer to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cups in seasoning containers

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer and walk in cooler

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in dish machine area washed hands in 3 compartment sink

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 form to operator Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in hand wash sink in dish machine area. Inspector removed. Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed form to operator Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in cook line area

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in server station Hand wash sink in bar area Emailed sign to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall above hood system in kitchen area has chipping paint Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-11: Time Extended