Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

FRITANGA LA CHAVALA

10404 W FLAGLER ST 9, Sweetwater, FL 33174

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 31, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 24480075

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to coffee machine. Time Extended

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24330302

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over portion cabbage salad inside cooler drawers. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 24330298

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on front counter. As per operator since the day before. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24330297

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on front counter. As per operator since the day before. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24330294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cuajada cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (50F - Cold Holding) inside display cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24330299

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed enchiladas, sweet plantains, fried cheese, blood sausage on steam table no time marked. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator asked the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24330300

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Juana Galeano on 1/25/26. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24330296

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Operator provided the paper towels. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24330303

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 scoop inside rice container with handle in contact with rice at kitchen. Operator placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24330295

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation Warning

21-07-4

Detail 24330301

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter. Operator added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 12

02C-01-5

Detail 23636962

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed homemade sour cream dating 3/4/25 exceeding 7 days after preparation inside reach in cooler at prep area.

01B-24-5

Detail 23636954

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed homemade sour cream dating 3/4/25 exceeding 7 days after preparation inside reach in cooler at prep area.

01B-02-5

Detail 23636959

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crumbled chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23636956

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chorizo (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated products. Observed cheese block (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator door is constantly open, for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed product I another cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 23636955

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pork, enchiladas, fried cheese, sweet plantains, blood sausage and grilled chicken not time marked. As per operator for an hour. Operator property marked products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23636958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled plantains (96F - Hot Holding) on steam table as per operator for approximately 3 hrs. Operator took plantains to stove for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23636952

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to triple sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23636957

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23636963

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.

27-16-4

Detail 23636961

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed shut off at employee handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator shut on hot water. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23636953

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 scoop inside rice container and beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23636960

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink. Also observed in employee restroom. Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23074920

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Coleslaw salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler at storage area. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23074919

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler at storage area. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23074917

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed in steam table cooked pork, enchiladas, fried cheese, sweet plantains, blood sausage and grilled chicken without time mark. As per employee for less than 4hrs. Employee time marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23074916

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamal (128F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed on stove for reheating. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23074915

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23074924

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23074925

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade blood sausage, cheese, and Lethe agria without time mark inside display cold unit at front t counter. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Employee started to date mark during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 23074923

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on cans and cups on dry foods storage shelves. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23074922

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 scoop inside rice and sugar containers with handle in contact with product at storage area.

05-09-4

Detail 23074918

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in display cold holding unit at front counter. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23074921

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23074914

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

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 22844140

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed plan review application was submitted. As per Robin Shuler, Government Operations Consultant II they are still missing information and they were asked to submit the information. Approval is still pending. Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 22844138

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22844139

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: Observed Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. Time Extended

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

51-16-7

Detail 22764743

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22764744

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting next to triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting next to triple sink. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22764748

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 22764745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelve under steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelve under steam table. Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 22764749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 22764747

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 cloths on preparation table across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 cloths on preparation table across cook line. Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22764746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. Time Extended

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 23

14-31-5

Detail 22758520

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bag used to cover gallo pinto rice while cooking. Employee removed the bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22758526

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pre cooked enchiladas inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Manager properly arranged enchiladas over raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

03C-01-4

Detail 22758511

High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22758515

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. As per employee it was inside for more than a day. Manager discarded the products Also observed cream spread (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) inside display reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee since the day before. Manager started to discard the products. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22758519

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw pork (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. As per employee it was inside for more than a day. Manager discarded the products. Also observed cream spread (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) inside display reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee since the day before. Manager started to discard the products.Warning Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22758514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed enchiladas, blood sausage, cooked pork, fried cheese, cooked chicken, enchiladas did not have time mark. As per manager for two hours. Manager properly marked items. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22758522

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white bucket inside hand sink at kitchen. Also observed employee washing bowl at hand sink. Coached employee on proper hand sink uses. Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22758527

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22758523

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made leche agria without label inside reach in cooler across silver freezer at kitchen. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22758509

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line cheese inside reach in freezer at storage area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22758525

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 or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22758507

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to sauces on dry storage shelves at kitchen.Warning Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22758517

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting next to triple sink. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22758529

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22758510

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white chest freezer across silver freezer at kitchen. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22758513

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside display reach in cooler at front counter. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 22758512

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on shelve under steam table. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22758516

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantains (63F -Cold Holding) thawing at room temperature as per manager for 2 hours. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

06-07-5

Detail 22758508

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed raw chicharron (64 - Cold Holding) thawing under hot water at triple sink. As per manager for 2 hours. Employee charge to cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-04-5

Detail 22758521

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceiling throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22758528

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 cloths on preparation table across cook line. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22758524

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) on shelve under preparation table across cook line. Employee added chlorine and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22758518

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelves not properly sealed next to oven at kitchen. Warning

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22641238

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22641242

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection verified onBase for plan review, as of 2/14/2024 there were no plans submitted. Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 22641239

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection observed water at 77F on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22641241

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling tiles removed throughout establishment. Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 22641240

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceil trough out establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed on ceil trough out establishment. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: During the time of the callback inspection observed utility lines are unnecessarily exposed throughout establishment. Time Extended

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 22476815

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (120F - Hot Holding); pork (120F - Hot Holding); beef enchiladas (120F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager 2 hours prior. Manager took food to to the kitchen to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed at steam table cooked chicken (135F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (119F - Hot Holding); fried beef enchiladas (112F - Hot Holding; fried cheese (117F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 22476814

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22476816

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. Warning Time Extended

02D-02-4

Detail 22476818

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed food prepared and packed on site, pickled jars for sale no properly labeled, missing address, product name and preparation date on products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed food prepared and packed on site, pickled jars for sale still no properly labeled, missing address, product name and preparation date on products. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22476813

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed no hot water on hand wash sink at employee bathroom. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 22476817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. Time Extended

36-04-5

Detail 22476819

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceil trough out establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed on ceil trough out establishment. Time Extended

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 22474165

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored inside nonfood grade bag. Manager replaced items into a food grade bag. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 22474176

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee change task no hands wash before putting new gloves.

03B-01-6

Detail 22474174

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (120F - Hot Holding); pork (120F - Hot Holding); beef enchiladas (120F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager 2 hours prior. Manager took food to to the kitchen to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22474164

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22474171

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand wash sink located next to exit back door. Employee removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22474166

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage and preparation area added, drop ceiling removed throughout kitchen and preparation area. Also added ice machine, preparation table, reach in coolers and freezers. No plan review submitted. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 22474172

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed food prepared and packed on site, pickled jars for sale no properly labeled, missing address, product name and preparation date on products. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22474168

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

36-36-4

Detail 22474169

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles removed trough out establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22474163

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed single service items stored on floor at back storage area. Also observed orange juice, seasoning, achiote and plantains stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22474173

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside cooler next to front counter hand wash sink. Employee removed the handle from the ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22474177

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen plantains and raw turkey thawing at room temperature. Repeat Violation Warning

36-04-5

Detail 22474170

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed on ceil trough out establishment. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22474167

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornflour container without label on shelve under prep table next to kitchen entrance. Warning

46-01-4

Detail 22474175

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 25

22-42-4

Detail 21771446

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm); Manager diluted solution .Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21771451

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in nonfood grade bags inside reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 21771449

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored cooked rice in reach in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21771453

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked shredded beef,beef stew and cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler. Manager dated during inspection.

03B-01-6

Detail 21771440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (127F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding) as per Manager approximately 2.5 hours. Manager moved and reheated during inspection.

11-27-4

Detail 21771445

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. Provided form during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 21771452

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Detail 21771437

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups inside front hand wash sink.

11-26-1

Detail 21771431

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. Provided form during inspection.

22-20-5

Detail 21771447

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

23-24-4

Detail 21771433

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.

36-32-5

Detail 21771441

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed removed ceiling tiles in kitchen area. As per manager ceiling tiles are replacing in the following days.

24-06-4

Detail 21771429

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean knives stored in soiled drawer in kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 21771432

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

36-24-5

Detail 21771436

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in kitchen area. As per manager walls are being repaired in the following days.

10-02-4

Detail 21771430

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored under grill.

21-04-4

Detail 21771444

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

22-08-4

Detail 21771442

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21771434

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in unisex bathroom.

22-16-4

Detail 21771443

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

08B-12-5

Detail 21771435

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice,beef stew and cooked shredded beef not covered inside reach in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21771438

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) in preparation table. Manager moved to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 21771450

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area.

29-11-4

Detail 21771439

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe in storage area.

21-09-4

Detail 21771448

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in preparation table.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 21227756

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in coolers. Advice operator to removed bags.

03A-02-5

Detail 21227752

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork 51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, held 30 minutes outside of the cooler. The operator added ice to the container.

03B-01-6

Detail 21227755

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (129F - Hot Holding); chicken fajitas (131F - Hot Holding) in front counter. As per operator held 30 minutes, the operator reheated the items.

02C-02-5

Detail 21227753

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

36-17-5

Detail 21227749

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front of hand wash sink in front counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 21227757

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic bottle of sauce stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee moved to shelve during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21227754

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21227751

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

21-12-4

Detail 21227750

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table and front counter.

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 20771781

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed white Togo plastic bags using to stored pumpkins inside the refrigerator. Advised, the operator removed the bags. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20771774

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked white rice in the refrigerator. The operator removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20771775

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter, cut cabbage salad inside the container (54 - Cold Holding). As per operator, held 30 minutes outside of the cooler. The operator added ice to the container. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20771782

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter next to the warming table, cooked chicken (97 - Hot Holding). As per operator held 30 minutes, the operator reheated the item. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20771777

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

24-05-4

Detail 20771773

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20771779

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20771776

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by the front under the front counter hand sink.

10-17-4

Detail 20771778

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20771780

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-02-6

Detail 20372887

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over corn in the tall single door True freezer, not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20372898

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (117°F - Hot Holding); cooked plantains (115°F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (119°F - Hot Holding) per operator all items have been on the line for less than 1 hour, observed operator Place items back in oven to heat to a minimum temperature of 165°F. Repeat Violation

41-18-4

Detail 20372896

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 200+ parts per million as registered on chlorine sanitizer strips in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket. Operator corrected to 100 parts per million during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20372892

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink being used as a prep sink. Operator advised to add paper towels, soap and a hand washing sign and use exclusively for hand washing.

31B-02-4

Detail 20372888

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing from kitchen restroom. Operator added at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20372895

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding and tres leches, made on site, not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20372899

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice maker. Operator began to clean and sanitize during inspection.

14-10-4

Detail 20372891

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed wooden paddle stir stick deteriorating condition. Operator discarded at time of inspection of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20372897

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door of restaurant kitchen.

36-01-4

Detail 20372889

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor and walls behind, under and around equipment under the kitchen exhaust hood - fryer, sauté and grill stations.

08B-38-4

Detail 20372886

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plantains on the floor next to back door of restaurant. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20372890

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 sugar bin located across from kitchen bathroom. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20372893

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under the exhaust hood on cook line equipment - fryer, grill and sauté station. Also observed on bins holding rice, beans and sugar near the back kitchen door. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20372894

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed on back door of restaurant kitchen.

38-05-4

Detail 20372885

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed no lighting available in kitchen restroom.