LA TRUFA GOURMET CATERING

High Priority - Employee wiped hands on clothes. Manager coached employee on proper procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed ROP of raw corvina, lobster,salmon and salmon tartar missing required information at reach in freezers at back storage area. As per person in charge, fish has remained frozen before and after ROP. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment conducts cook chill of cooked duck, cooked pork and cooked fennel without HACCP plan. Observed ROP packages at reach in freezers at back storage area. Labels exceed 48 hours. As per person in charge, products are packaged at 41F. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed (47F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored cooking plate soiled with old food debris on shelves near cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in coolers obstructing access to hand sink. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of sugar stored inside hand sink at storage area. Observed food debris in hand sink at storage area. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in between reach in coolers at prep area and at storage area. Employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging and cook chill without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducts ROP on raw corvina, lobster,salmon raw chicken, tenderloin, fajita, pichana and salmon tartar. Observed establishment conducts cook chill of cooked duck, cooked pork and cooked fennel without HACCP plan. Observed ROP packages at reach in freezers at back storage area. Labels exceed 48 hours. Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Taimi, Greta, Victoria, Sandro employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dark substance 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 employee beverage stored on preparation table. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil and mayonnaise stored on floor. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP packages of raw corvina, lobster,salmon raw chicken, tenderloin, fajita, pichana and salmon tartar, duck, cooked pork at reach in freezer and chest freezer at back storage area missing required information. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink. Manager began repairing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris and hair next to reach in cooler at prep area. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink in prep area next to reach in cooler. Manager provided soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at prep area handwashing sink not working. Manager removed soap dispenser and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager removed and stored mop properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with black beans not labeled under preparation table in front of oven. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris under preparation table across oven, manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to dry storage area, manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on equipment. Observed rust on bottom shelves of preparation table across oven.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with cut marks under preparation table across oven, manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to handwashing sink across from preparation table, Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at mop sink.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on top dry rack at preparation area not inverted, manager inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to oven. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on top unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. Chef stored product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of reach in freezer next to walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to office. Repeat Violation

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 information handout to operator

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 4 white plastic containers with sugar, brown sugar, rice and flour not labeled. Locate in kitchen area metal racks. Employee labeled product properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer located in storage area next to office desk.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored inside mop bucket. Employee stored it properly during inspection. 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 form during inspection.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in preparation table.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean plastic containers in shelves in kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked duck stored with raw chicken located in the chest freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk rice bin on the dry storage floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit, sliding door unit.

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 handwash sink setup as eye wash station. Operator removed Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and containers needs to be inverted

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cutting board broken

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of chicken in container thawing at room temperature. Operator put under running water Corrected On-Site

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.

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.