FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFE & BAR

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three small flying insects near dishwasher area Observed three small flying insects behind bar Observed three small flying insects on glass wear Observed Five small flying insects in beverage storage area near office This is a repeat violation from 4-8-25 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, observed, raw chicken being stored over orange juice, raw chicken being stored over cut onions and peppers. Operator moved chicken below other products Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Walk in cooler, observed raw ground beef being stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved ground beef to a separate area. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce made with fresh garlic and oil (70F - Cold Holding); chimichurri sauce made with fresh garlic in oil (61F - Cold Holding) at front cooks line. Per operator stored for 90 minutes. Provided operator Time as a Public Health Control form, operator filled out completely and labeled sauces with 4 hour discard. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At front pickup window, observed heavily soiled cardboard lining under sauces. Operator discarded the cardboard. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents and attached ceiling equipment. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with soiled standing water in bar area and in dishwashing area. Warning

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable and easily cleanable in bar or under dishwashing equipment. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks, gaskets and Walk in cooler fan have accumulated debris. This is a repeat violation from 12-10-24 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed two bar windows open with small flying insects present. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed several Reach in coolers with accumulated debris on shelving. Also dry storage shelving throughout kitchen heavily soiled. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At start of inspection, observed raw beef steaks thawing in prep sink at entrance to kitchen with no running water. Operator removed and stored in Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rust pitted shelves. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed Seven small flying insects near ladies restroom. Observed Six small flying insects behind bar area near drains. No small flying insects observed in direct contact with food or food contact surfaces. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for dishwasher sanitizing with chlorine. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area, Hand washing sink had no paper towels. Operator replenished towels Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice handle touching ice, at bar. Operator moved scoop so handle is above the ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On front line.

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils on front line in water 110F. Discussed utensil storage. Operator moved utensils to warmer location Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several Reach in coolers in kitchen areas with soiled gaskets. Observed debris on beer kegs and tap lines in walk in cooler with food storage. Warning

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler is extremely dim, flashlight was necessary to observe. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Large storage totes.being used to store cut bread at front counter area. 8-23-23 Repeat Violation 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. 11-10-2020 All expired Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front line of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Near fryer, microwave shelf and wall has accumulated debris Warning

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spice containers being reused for other food storage. Warning

Basic - Storage shelves in dishwasher area with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Due to no hot water in the establishment at the time of the inspection multiple employees washed their hands with cold water. 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. Inspector provided the operator with written procedures for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. There is no hot water throughout the establishment, per operator the water heater is not operating properly. 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. Inspector provided the operator with a copy of the employee reporting agreement. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk-in cooler there is a bag of carrots and cases of chicken stored on the floor. 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. Chlorine sanitizer in the Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Inspector instructed the operator that all items washed in the dish machine must be sanitized in the triple sink. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2022. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are two small flying insects in the bar area. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed herbs. Warning

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/ There are multiple expired food safety manager certificates. This is a repeat violation from 2/22/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dry food debris on the slicer. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun by the windows. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee used the hand washing sink at the bar to rinse out a pitcher. 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/ There is no certified food safety manager on site with more than four employees handling food. Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There is no consumer advisory for raw and under cooked animal foods. Inspector printed the advisory and the operator hung the advisory by the door. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. There are two roll up windows open at the bar with no screens or air curtains. There is a presence of small flying insects. Warning

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. There is a buildup of dust on the fan covers in the walk-in cooler. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Observed hot water faucet reaching 84°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by walk in cooler, 84°F after three minutes at prep sink by walk in cooler, and 83°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by dish pit. Also observed hot water at three compartment sink at 84°F after three minutes. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water faucet reaching 84°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by walk in cooler, 84°F after three minutes at prep sink by walk in cooler, and 83°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by dish pit. Also observed hot water at three compartment sink at 84°F after three minutes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Observed hot water faucet reaching 84°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by walk in cooler, 84°F after three minutes at prep sink by walk in cooler, and 83°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by dish pit. Also observed hot water at three compartment sink at 84°F after three minutes. Time Extended

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sliced bread stored in paper grocery bag in walk in cooler. Educated operator on the importance of using food grade materials. Operator moved to food grade container. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (46°F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (46°F - Cold Holding); Milk (45°F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (46°F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water faucet reaching 84°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by walk in cooler, 84°F after three minutes at prep sink by walk in cooler, and 83°F after three minutes at hand wash sink by dish pit. Also observed hot water at three compartment sink at 84°F after three minutes. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist watch while handling food. Operator instructed employee to remove and employee did as instructed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on gaskets of multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen. Warning