RESTAURANT EL HONDURENO

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a medicine bottle stored on prep table.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratching her forehead no handwash. Coached employee on proper handwash.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef inside reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink.

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

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards. 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 gaskets on reach in cooler.

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed soiled ceiling in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door by 3 compartment sink in front of house. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door by 3 compartment sink in front of house. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout seating area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout seating area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage by a/c unit next to 3 compartment sink in front of house. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed wall damage by a/c unit next to 3 compartment sink in front of house. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by hand sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed no handwashing sign by hand sink in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed exterior of cook line soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler by seating area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler by seating area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the right of hand sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed soiled wall to the right of hand sink in kitchen area. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (98F - Hot Holding); carne asada (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items.

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. Emailed form to operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter handwashing sink, kitchen handwashing sink and women's bathroom. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed form to operator. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no name label.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between the 3 compartment sink and wall. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the front counter, kitchen and men's bathroom handwashing sinks.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. by handwashing sink in the kitchen.

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. Printed and provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair. Observed container used to store dry goods in disrepair in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled.

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.

High Priority - Operator touched spoon/pan handle after manipulating raw chicken while wearing non-single use, household dishwashing gloves

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked steak 80-85F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on top of another pot on the stove, advised operator to reheat steak to 165F within 2 hours, then store at 135F or above, operator placed steak on stove to reheat Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on prep table heavily stained

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in women's bathroom -handwash sink in front service area, operator installed napkins Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -eggs offered raw/undercooked, provided Consumer Advisory, operator posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -men's bathroom, operator closed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -two door tall reach-in cooler gasket torn

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of debris

Basic - Ice buildup in small white chest style reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between wall and triple sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 113F, operator discarded water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of two door tall reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer and flat top grill have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall alongside the fryer has an accumulation of grease

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -large containers of flour and corn starch lacking common name Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen over desserts at the back counter. The manager moved the ibuprofen to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork chops and chicken breast over coleslaw in the upright refrigerator at the kitchen entrance. The manager moved the pork and chicken to the lower shelves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed the triple sink and sanitizer bucket with chlorine at 400 ppms. The manager added water now at 100 poms. 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. Form provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white cooking board solid. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand washing sink in the kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance and the ladies restroom.. The owner brought towels. Corrected On-Site

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. Form provided. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the men's restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at the men's restroom. The manager closed the door. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl inside a container with rice. The cook removed it.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board on the preparation table.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor across from the fryer. The cook put it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed in the chest freezers in the room with the pool tables.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large plastic containers both with flour not labeled across from the fryer.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in mens bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in mens bathroom. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in pool room and in storage room across from womens bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in pool room and in storage room across from womens bathroom Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to hold raw beef

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained. Operator discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop beans in storage closet in pool room Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in office room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in pool room Repeat Violation

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used cover tortillas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site 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 phone stored next to serving baskets. Operator moved phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to front counter hand sink missing tiles.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on prep table in standing water with temperature of 100F. Operator began reheating water on stove top. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler in pool room with no ambient thermometer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of corn flour not labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef in non food grade bags in reach in freezer in pool room

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat shrimp in reach in freezer in pool room.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frankfurters (52F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cold Holding)), operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid chill.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (112F - Hot Holding);

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer at over 200ppm at prep table next to cut lettuce.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200 ppm at prep table

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep table 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 beef, pork, rice, soups no date mark

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap no label at three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in mens bathroom.

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

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance in mens bathroom

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle on scoop in flour containers next to prep table.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelf next to tortilla station

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in pool room above door

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged in bathroom. Observed ceiling damaged in pool room above reach in cooler.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knifes stored between three compartment sink and wall

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed soiled cloth used to cover flour tortillas next to tortilla station.

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

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler door gaskets in disrepair, duck tape used to hold in place.

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed flour containers soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed open bag of chips and box of cereal next to hand sink at front counter.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of beef on floor in front of grill. Operator moved beef off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Plastic container with raw beef cut in pieces.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind reach in cooler next to coffee station

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 tong handle touching coleslaw in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at tortilla station in water with temperature of 84F.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler next to three compartment sink soiled.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed clean containers with old food

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers woth old labels

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on cutting board on flour container.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not labeled in kitchen area.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed next to hand sink in kitchen area

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and sugar not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended