TIENDA & RESTAURANTE LAMALQUERIDA LLC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of refried beans under raw beef in the reach in cooler by the cook line, owner moved the refried beans. Corrected On-Site 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/ Observed four employees with no certified food manager on staff. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing bracelet while preparing food. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing the utensils and dishes in the 3-compartment sink correctly, educated staff and sent copy of chart by email to owner. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on the oven door on the cook line, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner placed one in there. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed five employees working in the kitchen without a certified food manager Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 two of the five employees without no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on a shelf not introverted or protected in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on right side of dumpster is rusted on the bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in use one propane tank in back of kitchen and one propane tank stored in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two pans of raw beef stored over cheese queso in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three roaches coming out of towel dispenser in back of kitchen. Observed three roaches by three compartment sink. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed four individual tilapia filets in a pan in the reach in cooler packaged and not properly thawed out. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a bucket in the handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. 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/ Observed five employees working in the kitchen without a certified food manager Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at towel dispenser at hand washing sink located in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flan custard in the front reach in cooler, not labeled. Warning

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 two of the five employees without no proof of training. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on a shelf not introverted or protected in the kitchen. Warning

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. Observed four individual tilapia filets in a pan in the reach in cooler packaged and not thawing out properly, see stop sale. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in between reach in coolers in back of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on right side of dumpster is rusted on the bottom. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food with bracelets on. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed butter on the floor in the walk in cooler, and bagged pinto beans on the floor in back of kitchen, owner picked up. Corrected On-Site Warning

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in use one propane tank in back of kitchen and one propane tank stored in storage area.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen meat in direct contact with non-food grade bags in the back reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired 12/01/24 Operator stated they were going to renew it by the end of day. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat bread in the cook line reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of hand sanitizer stored above food products in the prep hallway. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their warewash hand sink used for towels and their prep hand sink used to wet a cloth. 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/ Observed 5 employees working with food with no CFM present. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their ware washing hand sink. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed half of their lid missing. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop in contact with ice on the cook line. Warning

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

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All foods in walk-in cooler found at above 41F , rice 2qt (50F - Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F - Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F - Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F - Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F - Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F - Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F - Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F - Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F - Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F - Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler ambient air at 51F rice 2qt (50F - Cold Holding); tamales 50ea (47F -Cold Holding); cheese 15/lbs (78F - Cold Holding); milk 1gal (47F - Cold Holding); hillshire smoked sausage link 12oz (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo ole Mexico ground sausage 16 pkgs (48F); sour cream 25lbs (47F - Cold Holding); beef Stew 5gal (50F); menudo 5gal (50F); shrimp stew 4gal (48F - Cold Holding); red sauce 3 gal (47F - Cold Holding); pork and green sauce 4lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken 5 lbs (48F-Cold Holding); tumor 3gal (47F - Cold Holding); enchilada sauce 22qt (47F - Cold Holding); stewed peppers 1gal (48F - Cold Holding); beans 3 gal (49F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadilla. 125 (50F - Cold Holding); raw chopped beef 10lbs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham 5lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef 20lbs (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork 15lbs (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steamtable Pork (109F - Hot Holding); chicken (119F - Hot Holding); beef (110F - Hot Holding). Operator forgot to turn n this side of table. In table less than 1 hour. Operator set table on high to quickly cool items to 165then reduce heat and hold hot at 135F or hotter. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at warewash area used to stored cleaning utensils and wet wipe cloths on and hanging on basin. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at dishwash area. Operator labeled Bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed clean knives stored on magnetic strip at warewash area with dirty mop leaning against wall in contact with knives. Operator sent knives through warewash and sanitized wall. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed worker at prep table and twist off water bottle on prep table during working with pastries. Operator removed and redirected employee. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed outside garbage cans at back door with trash inside and lid open. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam plates and boats not inverted. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken slacking at room temperature at back prep area. Still frozen. Operator placed on pan with running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: At inspection manager was not on site and person on charge had no access to records. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at make table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at make table. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour at prep area next to walk in cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning