MARIA'S TACOS AND MORE

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large batches of cooked beans and chicken with no date marking.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed baby seat with dried beans and rice. Operator moved seat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen floor not smooth and durable.

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/ Maria Romero 3-2-20 expired

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 form for operator. Employees read, signed and dated the back page of form. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on front line.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on front line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over chopped tomatoes. Operator placed raw eggs in bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of mop sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of cucumbers and potatoes stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed cucumbers and potatoes on to counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handle dirty dishes, replaced gloves to handle food, no hand wash. Employee advised need for proper handwashing when replacing gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner chemical stored next to clean silverware. Operator placed spray bottle in appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and prepared sauces held since 9/19/24 in reach in cooler not date marked. Advised operator the need for proper date marking and is taking steps to place proper labels. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ready to eat flan and hot sauces prepared and packaged on site in to go cooler for sale. Labeling does not include product identity/description, package date, address of establishment.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water in sink. Operator advised to thaw food properly. Operator moved product to continue thawing under refrigeration. 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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked meat beef not date marked.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth. 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked tamales held on time with no time mark. Educated operator on holding items on time, product was just made and placed to hold at room temperature. Operator supplied time marks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for items held on time. Provided operator with written plan.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, cooked meats and multiple other items prepared on Monday, per operator, and not date marked.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed dispenser not dispensing soap at hand warn sink next to cook line.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan and salsa made and packaged onsite for self service not bearing proper label. Repeat 3/13/2023 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut lettuce and unwashed tomatoes. Eggs moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand lotion stored on shelving above pans and containers. Operator moved for proper storage. 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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided agreement to operator.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in restroom. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed sauces, flan and rice pudding in reach in cooler in front for guests to take not labeled properly. Educated operator on proper labeling.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink and placed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted for storage. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed three compartment sink not set up properly. Educated operator on proper set up of three compartment sink and operator set up properly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed three compartment sink not completely set up due to prep on top. Operator set up completely. Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at end of cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon used for cheese with handle touching cheese. Operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with dried food.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water supply with ball top vacuum breaker at mop sink in disrepair.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar/salt removed from original packaging and not labeled. Educated operator on proper labeling and operator provided label. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on top shelf in dishwasher area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris behind fryer area.