MAYAMEX RESTAURANT

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and proceeded to preparing food at steam table. Coached employee.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink (Quaternary -0ppm). Manger reset triple sink and used chlorine triple sink (chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manger for less than 1 hour. Manager adjust steam table temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish racks. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cup stored inside of handwash sink at front counter. Coached manger. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop yellow rice with no handle. Coached manager. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee yellow metal container stored with clean dishes at shelves across the three compartment sink. Observed employee bottle of water on table where chips are held. Manager removed water bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest freezer in the dining area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink at front counter, handwashing sink in the kitchen, and next to the three compartment sink soiled with food debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink near microwave shelves.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of floor at shelves near the walk in cooler removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of floor at shelves near the three compartment sink not identified by common name.

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in reach in across flat top.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD40 on rack above plantains and utensils. Operator removed from rack.

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food and dish rack.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap bucket inside hand sink at front counter.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at cook line and at front counter.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in warewash area; no label.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

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

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of utensils on floor outside of reach in.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on table where chips are held.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on floor in walk in freezer. Observed vinegar on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in; multiple foods not covered.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as scoop inside the rice flour. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phone stored above preparation table in the front line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers in raw by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 plastic containers broken. Operator discarded them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with ice stored in the walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed missing both lids.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 70F.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer minimum cooking temperature of chicken.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked frozen tacos and chicken wings in reach in freezer not date marked.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop in rice container. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to reach in coolers in back of kitchen.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food container cracked on steam table.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sorrel juice stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on reach in cooler shelves at front counter.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and mop sink.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed fans above three compartment sink soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed chicken bearing label 12/07/24. As per operator it was prepared today.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils stored in bucket on floor in front of reach in cooler.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths stored on table at drink station. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook drinking water above preparation table and then placing gloves without washing his hands. Employee was coach to wash water in another area and wash his hand before placing gloves.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food not date marked inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in a food preparation area.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fish stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed at the front counter, employees were advised to stored utensils inverted.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked chicken tacos in the reach in freezer. Employee placed raw beef at the bottom. Corrected On-Site

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 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed all frozen food are not date marked.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler it date Mar.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice container.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed exp Oct 2023. Employee provided the current license. 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 a cell phone stored on the counter above the chips. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with limon juice stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Also observed cooked ribs stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the front line.

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with maseca ( corn flour) not identified. Employee placed a label. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at < 100 ppm at three compartment sink. Operator added two more tables to the three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Observed the three compartment sink sanitizer was not setup. Time Extended

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water at 85°F. Operator removed the utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at -100 ppm at three compartment sink. Manager added quaternary tablets to get 200 ppm. 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 onion (117 F - Hot Holding) at the stove. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the onion to reheating to 165°F. Corrected On-Site

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

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, cooked beef, cooked pork not properly date marked. As per the manager the products were at the walk-in freezer for more than three days and the products were transferred to the walk-in in cooler the day before.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans stored not inverted on the shelves next to steam table

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At preparation table located in the front of the three compartment sink.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open coke can on the preparation table. Operator discarded the coke. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onion stored on the floor next to preparation table.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to hand wash sink located at ware washing area.

Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer located at dining area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two in used tongs on the oven door. Operator removed the tongs and sent those to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

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 in use utensil stored with handle touching the flour. Operator moved the utensil. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to steam table under microwaves.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetables (122°F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area. Operator moved the vegetables to the stove to reheating. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with a garbage can. Operator move the garbage can. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside of hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer broken.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several holes on ceiling tiles at kitchen area.

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at front counter. Manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with cooked potatoes no covered. Manager covered the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wood used to line nonfood-contact shelves next to three compartment sink.