LA FIESTA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked oxtail inside reach in cooler across chest freezer. Operator properly arranged by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles, one with degreaser and one with detergent without label hanging from triple sink. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (Frozen) thawing at room temperature inside triple sink.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Employee properly arranged products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche mixto not properly identified as raw. Employee started to mark during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, Moro rice, cooked pork inside reach in cooler without time mark. As per employee for approximately 2 days. Employee properly marked products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at triple sink. Employee properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked black beans inside reach in cooler. Employee properly arranged by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (53F - Cold Holding); whole cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside glass door reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 24 hrs.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (53F - Cold Holding); whole cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside glass door reach in cooler. As per employee for more than 24 hrs.

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

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to kitchen entrance.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employe training for Elizabeth hired for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed no proof of employe training for Elizabeth hired for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit back door at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed gap at exit back door at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed floor tiles broken at back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across slicer table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at both restrooms doors and are used for employees. Operator bought self-closing door hinge for restrooms. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located in kitchen exit door.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area.