LA COSECHA ARGENTINION STEAK HOUSE

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 employee touching garbage can then proceeded to prep food. Coached employee on handwashing procedures. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles on the back area with water damage.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on the back area floor. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plantains, yuca, tostones stored on the front area reach in freezer not covered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Shredded meat stored outside.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in kitchen. Operator sent blade to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups stored inside HWS at coffee station. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sweet milk containers stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in coolers in kitchen. Operator removed knife and sent it to be washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up in container on reach in freezer at front counter. Operator stored utensils faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled at bakery station. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored inside thank you bags in prep area. Operator stored bread in food graded bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn in front of cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers on dry storage floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in warehouse washing area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerador gaskets in front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and washing hands without soap. Operator was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked octopus inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on shelf inside ware washing area. Repeat Violation

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 inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of steam box in kitchen. Repeat Violation

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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink in order to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee ready to eat chicken with bare hands inside kitchen. Operator reheated chicken to 177°F in order to be served. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and picked clean dish in dining room. Operator was advised by Inspector about proper hand washing techniques. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator placed it in order to be washed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted on shelf at front counter. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by steam table inside kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bread pudding not date marked inside white refrigerator in back prep area. As per Operator dessert was cooked last Monday December 5th, 2022. Operator date marked dessert. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerator gaskets under prep table at front counter.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chorizos thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee started to prep them and put them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chick peas (58 F - Cold Holding). As per Operator chick peas have been outside 1 hour. Operator removed them to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup stored inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on storage floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed tong. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on reach in cooler at front counter. Employee put them faces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tomato sauce thawing at room temperature on shelf inside ware washing area. Employee put sauce inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine at front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer by coffee station. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed white beans not date marked inside reach in cooler at dessert prep area. As per Operator beans were put out of the can last Saturday October 9th, 2021. Employee date marked beans. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to discard coffee at front counter.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside maseca flour bag stored on dry storage. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over three compartment sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling inside dry storage.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed plastic trays stored inside outside container floor.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a cap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on floor inside outside container . Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed maseca flour bag stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler at dessert prep area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table inside kitchen.