LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked beef in kitchen reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Prepared quesadillas and cut lettuce being held on time controls have no time marking. Manager states both prepared at 11:00 and added time mark to both products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior nozzle of margarita machine has black mold-like substance. Operator began to clean during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at dish machine. Operator identified as bleach water and labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate on ice machine has black mold-like substance.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under dishmachine.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of prepared taco shells above steam table are not covered.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open case of swai stored over open case of churros in walk in freezer. Manager rearranged products to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef on counter in kitchen at 127F. Per manager, beef set on counter approximately one hour prior. Manager voluntarily discarded ground beef. Corrected On-Site

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. Wiping cloth solution in service station tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with debris hanging in prep room. Interior of three nozzles on service station soda machine are soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in hand wash sink in service station.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of lettuce on the floor in the beer cooler.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in men's restroom at the main hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at ice machine is leaking.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024. Operator completed renewal during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice machine deflector plate and interior top right has black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bucket of salt. Operator removed bowl and replaced with handled scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in public women's restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in left employee restroom. Operator replaced signage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed large copper pot hanging on storage rack near back exit. Operator will discard as it is no longer being used.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner on top of bag in box soda in storage closet. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet outside of back exit door is missing vacuum breaker at attached splitter. Also, vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot in both handwash sinks in kitchen. Employee removed both. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.

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 seven valid certificates. Per operator, approximately six are missing.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior at back exit has black mold-like substance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floor soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in women's restroom. Vent above soda machine has access of dust.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at walls in back prep area by walk in cooler. Ceiling tile missing in employee bathroom across from kitchen.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles available in women's restroom and unisex employee restroom off of the kitchen.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on front of ice machine at back exit.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Back of dumpster at the bottom has heavy rust.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing from sink beside soda machine and in women's restroom. Operator replaced both signs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine under plating around the nozzles has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with black mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee prepping avocados without washing first. Stickers still attached. Employee began to wash avocados. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from piping above near ice machine at back exit. Operator states leak is from the roof and service call has been made for repairs. Corrective Action Taken

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. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge cleared sanitizer line and primed machine. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22 person in charge renewed over the phone during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1) raw beef chunks stored over unwashed lemons in walk-in cooler. 2) raw shrimp stored over unwashed onions in walk-in cooler. 3) raw shell eggs stored over unwashed bell peppers Person in charge reorganized walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Raw shell eggs stored on ready to eat gallons of milk. 2) raw beef chunks above ready to eat salas in single door reach in cooler by back door. Person in charge reorganized walk-in cooler. 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. Raw beef steaks over raw French fries in walk-in freezer Raw fish over raw French fries in walk-in freezer Person in charge reorganized walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) queso (78F - Hot Holding) left on top of steamer well above other cheese. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat. Cheese was 196F Hot Holding by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In use hose Bibb out back door missing vacuum breaker.

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on steamer well next to establishment food. Person in charge removed employee food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) employee cell phone on main cook line above chips.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) one case of food on floor of walk-in freezer. Person in charge placed on shelf 2) four 5 gallon plastic containers on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed on storage racks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster left open behind restaurant.

Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) 12 containers of cooked food not covered in walk-in cooler. 2) 2 containers of raw shrimp and beef not covered in walk-in cooler. 3) 11 containers of queso cheese not covered in walk-in cooler. Person in charge covered all containers with foil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Tortillas shells stored next to hand washing station on cook line. Hand washing station has no splash guard.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler observed raw chicken stored ontop a box of lettuce. Operator removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In prep area near walk-in freezer door observed multiple cans of insect spray stored on shelf above food/ food contact surface. Operator discarded. Behind bar observed glass cleaner stored next to/over food contact surfaces. Operator removed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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/ No manager on-site with current certification. One stated his is expired and another manager showed expired certificate. Only valid certificate shown was for manager not working. At arrival of inspection there were more than four employees and more arrived during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near entry of kitchen observed with utensils being stored inside. Employee removed utensils. Handwash sink across from cookline observed being blocked by storage shelf. Operator moved the shelf. Handwash sink next to main ice machine near back door observed blocked by mops etc. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles observed without label. Operator labeled correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters near back door observed with expired service date of 3/2021.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main interior of ice machine near back door observed with mold-like substance. Interior of service are ice machine observed with mold-like substance. Ice bin in server station observed with mold-like substance on interior side of lid. At server station area around soda nozzles observed with mold-like substance. Daiquiri/ margarita machines observed with mold-like substance around spout.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near office door tank observed unsecured. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash receptacle in womens customer restroom.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks observed over food items in bar area. Employee food observed in cooler behind bar. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone observed on shelf above food in prep area across from cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor/ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In employee restroom in kitchen area observed multiple tiles missing/damaged. Operator repaired tiles. In walk-in freezer observed the floor buckling up in the center. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Through the kitchen area and walk in cooler multiple containers of food observed being stored directly on the floor. Operator moved containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk-in cooler observed a spoon laying inside a container of pico. Operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Near back door observed a insect device with food being stored on shelf underneath. Preston removed food items. Behind bar an insect device was observed next to and over food contact surfaces. Operator removed device. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler observed with build up. Behind the bar both ice bins observed with mold-like substance around exterior edge of bins.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stacks of togo containers not stored inverted. Operator turned over. Bag of plastic jugs in dry storage area observed sitting on the floor. Operator moved bag to approved location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In mug cooler behind bar observed with standing waster on left side.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed unwashed produce being stored over ready to eat food. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Behind bar observed wet mop sitting between wall and table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloths observed not being stored in sanitizer solution. Operator placed in buckets. Wet towel observed being used under cutting board. Operator removed and placed in bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Behind the bar Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0 ppm); manager added sanitizer to bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. bottle of hand soap stored with cans of food in prep area, manager moved soap bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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/ Edmund Cyril, Prometric Services, expired 1/18/2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area. Underside of both ice bins at bar area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In hand wash station by ice machine in storage room.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine. In employee bathroom across from cook line. In ware washing area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large container of chips in wait station, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance build up on walls in employee bathroom across from cook line.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in sever area.