EL PATIO CAFE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef strips on top on unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Coached employees on proper separation storage. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw salmon inside reach in freezer unwholesome with dirty ice. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside women bathroom. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at women bathroom, manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection, manager provided new cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine behind front counter. Employee removed, washed and stored inside metal container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork inside walk in cooler not covered . Employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box onions being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sugar on plastic container behind front counter not covered , employee covered product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef on top of unwashed onions inside walk in cooler. Coached employee on proper storage of product, employee removed and stored product properly. provided operator with hand out via email. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing front hose bibb next to customers bathroom.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee less than 32 hours , employee dated product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women bathroom door left open.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed glass bottles , paper wraps around the parking area.

Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. Observed on the back of property .

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and washed tong and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in preparation area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at men's and ladies bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos and beef tacos not date marked , as per employee more than 24 hours made, employee dated product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area stained with water marks .

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on top of steam table . Manager inverted plates during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine .

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at men's and ladies bathrooms.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled behind front counter, also plastic container with rice located across from walk in cooler. Employee labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce located in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored with bags containing ice located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish fillets stored above potato fries located in the 3 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: white rice ,as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. (89F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 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. Observed for Charismer S,Elena A,Cecilia, Keiling, Massiel , as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the prep counter. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor, located by the ice machine. Warning

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed lice expired 10/01/2023 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at employee bathroom water at 80F

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top ice machine.

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 food handle on top rice inside container. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked ground. Beef, cooked chicken , cooked beans , cooked beef not covered inside walk in cooler.

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours, employee moved to walk-in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle in preparation table. Empty discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of water bottles stored on floor at the front counter.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3 doors refrigerator.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in preparation table raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours, employee moved to walk-in cooler to cool down.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs,Mac and cheese,rice and beans, cooked lamb and beef stew dated on the 01/22/2023. Employee discarded during inspection.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked ribs,Mac and cheese,rice and beans, cooked lamb and beef stew dated on the 01/22/2023.

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 form during inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and with food residue manual food tenderizer. Also soiled white cutting board.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Establishment has chlorine test strips.

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 form during inspection.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter, employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cook beef container, also in soup container inside walk-in cooler. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler handle.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in stove in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice and beans not covered inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (54F - Cold Holding)as per employee less than 4 hours, employee moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. None observed at the front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. None observed at the front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of rice/ pork/ bean in the walk in cooler uncovered Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed container of raw steak/ chicken / beef uncovered in the walk in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Observed container of steak thawing in standing water at the 3 compartment sink Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Time Extended