EL SABOR LATINO RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat bananas. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); Beans (47F - Cold Holding) placed back in Walk-in after utilizing 8:00 first temperature 10:00 Second temperature 10:45 Operator closed walk in cooler door and removed lids. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and dry storage not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed in dish drying area in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at back handwashing sink int kitchen. Provided operator with handwashing sign at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer near back door soiled. Hood filter soiled, discussed with operator. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice container on rack near back door not labeled, discussed with operator on labeling. Warning

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Operator installed 3 external locks on back door exit, operator states he will be replacing door to make it easier to exit in the case of an emergency. Warning

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Discussed with operator on not storing equipment in front of back door. Operator removed at time of inspection. Back door near restrooms. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02-01-2024 discussed with operator on becoming current on license. Operator called and became current at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) CORRECTED TO; Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard Boiled Eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Salad (62F - Cold Holding); Diced Salsa (62F) Operator placed into freezer at time of inspection. FIRST TEMP 10:00 SECOND TEMP 10:35 49F Operator placed more ice in cold holding unit Corrective Action Taken 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. Discussed with operator on maintaining cleanup procedure at establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gisel Reyes Discussed with operator maintaining copy of food managers certification at establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles next to 3 compartment sink not labeled, discussed with operator. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation in walk in cooler dripping into bucket. Bucket not contaminating any nearby food. Discussed with operator, operator states they are having a technician out in the following week. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish drying rack. Discussed with operator on proper air drying. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in kitchen, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled, discussed with operator. Warning

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain near three compartment sink backing up through floor drains when sink is in being use. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in employee sink. Employee removed knife from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 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 2022-04-08: Operator has ordered employee training books. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Doors not self closing. Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator explained that Tamales were finished cooking at 3:00am and placed on counter, temperature recorded 9:24am, 81F. Warning

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee washed dirty pan and began working with food without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator explained that Tamales were finished cooking at 3:00am and placed on counter, temperature recorded 9:24am, 81F. Operator stated that pork and beans had been taken out of walk in cooler at approximately 7:00am. First temperature 9:20 Bean 62F and pork 56F. Second temperature 11:00 beans 61F and pork 56F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Operator stated that pork and beans had been taken out of walk in cooler at approximately 7:00am. First temperature 9:20 Bean 62F and pork 56F. Second temperature 11:00 beans 61F and pork 56F. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash 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. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in sugar and flour container. Bowls in pot of beans in walk in cooler. Operator removed bowls from container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Using a broken steam table to store clean dishes. Clean dishes are not introverted or being stored in a proper way for drying. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on back prep table. Operator removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice on floor near prep table. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler cooked red beans beans 53 °F 7/31/21 covered while cooling. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded Cheese and beans mix 43 °F not date marked. Observed employee place date mark on Metal container. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding cooked red beans 53°F see stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut tomatoes 56 °F, mash potatoes 55 °F. Observed operator place in reach in cooler to rapid cool with pans uncovered. Re temped cut tomatoes at 49 °F, re temped mash potatoes at 52°F. Cold holding : cooked orange chicken 44 °F, cooked roast beef 44°F cooked chicken thighs 45 °F Warning

Intermediate - Hot water at hand wash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Ran running water for 1 min. Observed water reach 87 °F. Front hand wash sink by service line. Observed by three compartment sink. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on walk-in cooler shelves. Warning

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning

Basic - Kitchen floor soiled with food debris. Observed operator clean and mop floors during time of inspection. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both male/female restrooms. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled . Reach in freezer exterior by fryer. Prep table bottom shelf soiled. Ice chest interior sides soiled. Warning

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bins of sugar and rice and flour not labeled under prep table by service window. Observed employee place label stickers on bins. Corrected On-Site Warning