LA PALMA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sandwich station reach in cooler: raw pork chops stored above sliced ham. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: cooked potatoes (108F - Hot Holding. As per operator, cooked less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed on the flat-top grill to reheat, 169F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table by the first floor walk in cooler: can opener blade soiled. Observed employee clean the can opener during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on the second floor a walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food stored inside for the customers. Did not observe the walk in cooler and walk in freezer on the approved plans. Also observed a dry storage area on the second floor with single service paper goods and can goods. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sandwich station hand washing sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Drink station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen nearby the main cookline by the prep sink: standing sewage backing up on the floor around the floor drain. Observed employee cleaned the floor, no standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor drains in the ware wash area soiled/has accumulation of debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the spray hose nozzle soiled and the hand washing sink in the ware wash area soiled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer next to the steam table interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelf on the second floor soiled with mold-like substance.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed on the second floor a walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food stored inside for the customers. Did not observe the walk in cooler and walk in freezer on the approved plans. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Observed on the second floor a walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food stored inside for the customers. Did not observe the walk in cooler and walk in freezer on the approved plans. Second floor layout is not on the approved plans. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the warewash area: approximately 8+ small live flying insects flying around the hand washing sink and prep table, 2 live small flying insects resting on a table with a trash receptacle attached underneath by the walk in cooler, 4 live small insects flying by the walk in shelf with seasonings, approximately 8+ live flying insects flying around a shelf by the microwave at the coffee/drink station, and 3 live flying insects by the mop sink

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed in the kitchen nearby the main cookline by the prep sink: sewage backing up from the floor drain after washing hands at the hand washing sink. Observed plumber arrived, the drains are working properly no back up sewage/wastewater on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed with e Big 6 foodborne illnesses with the operator and provided the handout for the Big 6 to the operator. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, ware wash area.

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 7 employees working at the time of the inspection, with no current active person in charge.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in front of the fry station. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed on the second floor a walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food stored inside for the customers. Did not observe the walk in cooler and walk in freezer on the approved plans.

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. As per operator, all employees Iris, Claudia, Luisa, Molina, Armando, Dalgis , Raul, Tito, Miguel, Jose, Sanchez, Valdez, Juan, and Armando

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in the ware wash area: clean inverted pans stored on a soiled shelf, bottom shelf of the prep table. Observed operator place all pans inside the three compartment sink and cleaned the bottom shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen nearby the main cookline by the prep sink: standing sewage backing up on the floor around the floor drain. Observed the floor clean, no standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire kitchen.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the kitchen, by the steam table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in the kitchen and ware wash area.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 flies flying in the prep area next to the 3 compartment sink not touching food. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (114°F - Hot Holding) in the front counter area as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator adjusted thermostat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing cooler door soiled in the kitchen area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Lated on kitchen shelves.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of slicer in small prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed operator added on the dining side area approximately 24 seatings. Provided operator seating change form. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside walk in freezer floor and door. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed make table gasket soiled in the kitchen area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups stored on floor in the dry storage area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef stored inside walk in cooler not cover. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on top front counter by coffee machine.