MONDONGO'S RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Plan review in progress, operator installed a temporary HWS in place Observed letter from plan review dated May 14 2024 reviewed by Ossian Brady extending the process 50 more days. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Plan review in progress, operator installed a temporary HWS in place Observed letter from plan review dated May 14 2024 reviewed by Ossian Brady extending the process 50 more days. As of today July 29th Tallahassee still reviewing plans. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Plan review in progress, operator installed a temporary HWS in place Observed letter from plan review dated May 14 2024 reviewed by Ossian Brady extending the process 50 more days. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Plans submitted on 04/17/24 to plan review which is in progress of approval. As per response letter from plan review sent to operator on 4/26/2024 " No historical plans are on record for this establishment or previous ownership. This remodel plan review will have to be reviewed as a new plan review". Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Observed Plan Review was submitted and it is in progress. Observed letter from plan review dated May 14 2024 reviewed by Ossian Brady extending the process 50 more days. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Plans submitted on 04/17/24 to plan review which is in progress of approval. As per response letter from plan review sent to operator on 4/26/2024 " No historical plans are on record for this establishment or previous ownership. This remodel plan review will have to be reviewed as a new plan review". Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: At time of callback inspection Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler under griddle. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottles with sanitizer not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spry bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled beer Walk in cooler fan covers. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside Bar.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 2 hours as per operator, operator placed bag of ice on top of tomatoes. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed slice tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 30 minutes as per operator, operator placed bag of ice on top of tomatoes. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Observed walk in freezer soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding) stored next to the fryers for less than 2 hours as per operator, operator placed bag of ice on top of tomatoes. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (128F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove 1 hour before inspection, as per operator. Operator reheated items.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at the server station in disrepair. Sign posted not to use.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed room containing 2 preparation tables and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using time for chicharron (97F - TPHC); ground beef (79F - TPHC); boiled potatoes (87F - TPHC ) with no written plan. Send operator the form, and filled out during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to walk in coolers with no hot water.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins and Togo containers by the drive thru window.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer soiled.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at cook line and preparation areas soiled wi5 food debris. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Observed ceiling at cook line and preparation areas soiled wi5 food debris. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between sink and counter at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Observed knives stored between sink and counter at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Observed container of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machine at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machine at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-22: Observed single service cups and trays stored on floor at dry storage area. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bags at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over container of sauce at standing reach in cooler at preparation area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (40F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 3 hours. Employee surrounded products with bagged ice. Observed cream (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager, since the previous day. Manager discarded item. Observed cooked tripe (74F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation room. As per manger, for less than 2 hours. Advised manager to take product to freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached manager on cooking temperatures.

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Observed room containing preparation table, reach in cooler and meat grinder, no hand sink located inside room. Located near walk in coolers.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at cook line and preparation areas soiled wi5 food debris. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between sink and counter at preparation area.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open containers of seasoning stored on hand sink at preparation area. Observed container of sliced tomatoes stored near hand sink at cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machine at preparation area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored inside reach in freezer. Manager discarded item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout establishment. Manager set up sanitizer solution and placed cloths inside. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine not sanitizing. Employee set up triple sink with sanitizer until repair worker arrives Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at bar. Bartender cleaned and sanitized nozzles Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in bathroom hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop rice. Manager removed from station. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in multiple areas Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots not inverted on shelves Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bartender removed handle from touching ice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in ware wash area Warning