BRENDA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked pinto beans. Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed CFM certificate expired 3/20/26 Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

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. Observed no employee health reporting filled out, emailed Employee reporting agreement DBPR FORM HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pinto beans, cooked rice, Spanish soup, cooked chicken and beef tongue, no date marking prepared over 24 hours. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in glass standup cooler torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap around screen door on all sides in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on the shelves in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the bar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front door closer not pulling the fully closed. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet seat missing in the restroom. And hot water handle not working in the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the glass front stand up cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored pinto beans and Spanish soup uncover in the reach in coolers, Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in glass standup cooler torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on the shelves in the stand up glass door refrigerator in the bar.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on the shelves in the glass front stand up cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with no hot water.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed tacky substance on reach in freezer door handles.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves on double door glass unit rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler doors in the hallway torn.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine, operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on-the reach cooler shelves in the hallway. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on handles of reach in cooler glass door in the hallway. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in hallway torn and in need of servicing.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in hallway rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice machine on back chute. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of reach on refrigerated roll top unit on line in kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions and case of avocados not stored at least 6 inches off of floor across from double glass door reach in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on door gaskets in reach in coolers.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusting shelves in reach in double door glass cooler and in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown food debris buildup in Horchata machine dispenser.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in back bin area of ice machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's restroom. Emailed operator paper print out hand washing sign. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves in reach in cooler in hallway between the kitchen and dry storage.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed eggs stored over produce in reach. Observed eggs stored above produce in reach in cooler in storage area. owner moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

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 appropriate information Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on slicer under guard.

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 appropriate information Corrective Action Taken

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. Owner states new hire will have training within 60 days.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked beef, stored corrected

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food in dry storage area Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soup. Storage corrected Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to thaw 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. Cell phone on food prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching in sugar bin

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of refrigerator greasy

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature, shrimp moved to reachin cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.