RESTAURANTE LA BENDICION INC

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed large crack in ceiling above hood system.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees preparing food wearing watch and gold bracelet. Operator had employees remove jewelry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent light missing light cover above prep table on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk rice and flour unlabeled under counter at cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from stove handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over cook's line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in unisex bathroom.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under counter out front across from ice cream freezer.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water shut off at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator turned on and water was 124F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen prep area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture over cook's line missing a light shield. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex bathroom.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture over cook's line missing a light shield. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee bring dirty cook ware to three compartment sink then begin using clean utensils to prepare food without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove use with operator. Corrective Action Taken

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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle below rather waist on cook's line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing for fluorescent lights over prep table on cook's line.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in unisex restroom.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands before handling ready to eat tortillas. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid in kitchen area.

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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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 signed printed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf over prep table on cooks line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of radishes stored on floor next to ice machine.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing over prep table on cook's line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed limes in reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid unlabeled by beverage cooler at front counter.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven door. Operator removed tongs and put in three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light cover on light over prep table on cook's line.

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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

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 Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia thawing at room temperature in prep sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink in employee bathroom.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on prep table beneath the microwave with cut marks no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour in container not identified or labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed retail bags used to store vegetables in stand up reach in cooler with glass door.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over birthday cake in standup cooler across from steam table. Operator moved steak to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer next to bags of bread by coffee machine.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer at 100 ppm chlorine under microwave. Operator added water to solution, now 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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/ Observed Certified Food Manager card expired 11/3/2021.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by microwave with deep grooves.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over prep table with no shield.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk beans in plastic container under table with microwave not labeled.