MACITA'S RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored next to cooked potatoes in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discarded potatoes. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee moved items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee was observed wearing gloves while handling multiple items, including their apron, solid surfaces, and wet towels, before touching a cooked arepa. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored next to cooked potatoes in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discarded potatoes. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Anthony, William, Nubia, and Adriana. FRLA certification expired 07/01/2023.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

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

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack an egg and then handle clean equipment and food without washing hands at kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed one employee failing to wash hands after removing his watch at kitchen area. Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher no sanitizing equipments after rinsing them. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of empanadas inside reach in cooler at pastry area. Also observed raw shell eggs stored above sauce inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11 packages of raw salmon not longer frozen inside ROP package. Stop Sale was issued. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Assorted Empanadas (51F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Also observed Raw Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46 F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (130F - Hot Holding); Beef Empanadas (118F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside of walk in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation unable to answer minimal internal temperature of chicken. Also observed one employee unable to answer how to sanitize utensils properly. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter area. Warning

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed one certified manager unable to answer proper concentration of chlorine sanitizer. Warning

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter from ice machine last time replaced on 2022. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container and inside salt container at kitchen area. Warning

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with a hole all around kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled all around dine in area at front counter. Repeat Violation 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 11 packages of raw salmon not longer frozen inside ROP package. Stop Sale was issued. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two groove cutting board on top of preparation tables at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed that employees items stored on top of preparation table next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. Also observed employee bag stored on top of slicer machine at cook line at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee wearing a bracelet and one employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation at kitchen area. Employees removed it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean trays and utensils with water nesting on rack at triple sink area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dishwasher machine at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several lids broken on top of food containers at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets containing food stored on the floor at walk in cooler and kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter. Warning

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at dumpster area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside cold holding units all around kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service chicken bouillon container used to stored floor next to triple sink at kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoon not inverted on shelf at cook line area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature under preparation table. Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. Warning

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease all around kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water from dishwashing machine drain on the floor of the kitchen at kitchen area. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired in 2020. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash station near back prep area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee prep station is non food grade. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Anthony C. Nubia S. Ariana D. Expired in 2023. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside flour bin in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located near public restrooms soiled. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans in prep area soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of sugar at coffee prep station with no label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef put hand on floor to fix hot holding unit temperature, continue to change gloves but failed to wash hands prior to. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in the reach in coolers observed flan (47F - Cold Holding); capricho (47F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding), manager stated that these units doors get constantly opened during rush time, checked temperature of unit with probe thermometer and unit marked 34F. Instructed manager to make sure employees closed unit doors correctly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding equipment located at kitchen line observed fried sweet plantains (118 F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee removed food to be reheated. 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 over 10 employee engaged in food preparation. Manager Maria Andrea Aragon stated she has been working as a manager for aver 3 months. Warning

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at preparation area. 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. Observed dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee was instructed to use the three compartment sink until the unit is fixed. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw pork over onions. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line by the steam table observed cooked beef (128F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food, at front counter observed ham croquettes (120 F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots above the three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. About the three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed storage container lid cracked, in the cook line by the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located next to the steam table interior soiled. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in cooler observed raw beef, raw pork and plant food stored in direct contact with thank you bags. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler in the preparation area raw eggs stored over cooked beef. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located in hot line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee is transferring food to another working reach in cooler. Observed in the reach in cooler located at front counter tres leches (50 F - Cold Holding); pork tamales (49F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, Employee is transferring food to another working reach in cooler. 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. 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. 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. Adeiana Duque, Lina M Urique, Leidy Cortez... Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees yogurt, water bottles in the cooler located in the preparation area stored next to food served to the public. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located in the preparation area. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under small preparation table in the preparation area. Warning

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler located next to the hand sink in the cook line observed ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employees placed all TCS food in ice to rapidly cool. In the walk in cooler observed cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours. Manager closed walk in cooler door and inspected employees not to open it until walk reached proper cold holding temperature manager also opened the walk in freezer door to help cool down faster. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed cooked beef (115 F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (100 F - Hot Holding); as per manager for less than 1 hour, manager inspected employee to reheat the food onsite. In the hot holding unit located at front line observed beef empanadas (109 F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (110F - Hot Holding); stuffed yuca (109F - Hot Holding); pan with cheese sprinkled (77 F - Hot Holding), as per employee and manager for about 2 hours or less, manager inspected employee to reheat food. Employees reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided manager the big 6 poster. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil stored in the hand sink located inn the kitchen entrance. Employee removed item onsite. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS located next to the reach in cooler in the kitchen entrance. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reach in cooler located next to the hand wash sink located in the cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answered the minimum cold holding or hot holding temperature. Coached employee oh food code holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to RIC next to the HWS in the kitchen entrance. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Served knife stored in between prep table and steam table in the cook line. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located in the cook line interior with grease accumulation. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located next to the hand wash sink in the cook line. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live, small flying insects in food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live flies located at ceiling at dining room, 2 live flies above service area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (51°F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51°F - Cold Holding); white cheese (51°F - Cold Holding); pork belly (47°F - Cold Holding); pork chops (51°F - Cold Holding); chorizo (51°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (51°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51°F - Cold Holding). Walk-in cooler ambient room temperature at 52°F using my calibrated thermometer.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (117°F - Hot Holding) at hot holding cabinet as per chef less than 20 min. Operator reheated to 155°F Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with accumulated food debris at kitchen area. Operator cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with dumped ice.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate to dispense rice and bean from steam table. Managers relocated.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damaged above hall to bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager provide new cutting boards to kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink cup above preparation table. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple personal employees food at front counter and also at soda cooler. Manager relocated to container with label. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal purse above preparation table. Manager relocated.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at bakery area.

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed raw package beef stored underneath walk-in cooler condensation water pipe. Drip water observed. Operator relocated sealed package raw beef . Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed underneath slicer at kitchen area. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled at front service area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation