PALENQUE RESTAURANT #7 LLC

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser next to three compartment sink across from grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of mozzarella cheese stored on the floor of the walk in cooler at the kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at front counter.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster during inspection. Provide operator choking poster via email.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

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

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Staff provided paper. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, working for more than 60 days, with no proof of training.

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. Printed and provided reporting agreements to staff during inspection. Staff signed reporting agreements during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on right side of walk-in cooler.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster vie email.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham, chorizo, and spaghetti not covered at reach-in cooler near three compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside shredded cheese container in freezer of cook line. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shredded cheese boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. 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. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site