Wellington, Palm Beach County

MOLE CANTINA MEXICANA

2557 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, Wellington, FL 33414

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jun 8, 2026
City
Wellington
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

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.

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 24612066

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-08: Same. Time Extended

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

12A-25-4

Detail 24499106

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line area- employee touched their face than proceeded to handle clean utensils and equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24499108

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler non food grated paper towel in direct contact with herbs/ chopped greens- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24499109

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Glenda Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24499105

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24499107

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler by cookline- cooked pork prepared two days ago not date marked- operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23998371

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Thomas Nunez. 6/23/26 expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Same Time Extended

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 2Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 23995671

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee use a towel to kill fly then with the same towel that he grabbed proceeded to handle clean utensils Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23995666

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live small flying insect flying around cook line. Operator killed and sanitized Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23995665

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Reach in freezer . Raw shrimp over bread Operator moved bread Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23995667

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler cook line. Raw pork over cooked onions Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23995672

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef 8/16 Cooked chicken 8/16 Taco sauce 8/15 Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23995670

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 lives roaches crawling on back door frame on back of the kitchen. Doors leads to the outside. Operator killed . Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23995674

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in Salsa verde 68F cold holding , crema 58F cold holding , cheese 58F cold holding per operator product stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23995664

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in Salsa verde 68F cold holding , crema 58F cold holding , cheese 58F cold holding per operator product stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23995669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstocked on steam table. Cooked beef 120F hot holding per operator product stored for 2 hours. Operator moved to reheat to 165F++ Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23995663

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 stored above a case of avocados on prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23995673

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/ Thomas Nunez. 6/23/26 expired Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23995668

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, pork sauce not date marked. Per operator product prepared 30 hours ago. Operator dated marked Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 23438684

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cooling); green salsa (55F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday last night and left to cool over night. Items did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: At walk in cooler: cooked rice (46F - Cooling); refried beans (55F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday last night and left to cool over night. Items did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23438682

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On rolling rack: cooked rice (62F at 10:20am; 67F at 11:25am- Reheating); refried beans (67F at 10:20am; 78F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked ground beef (62F at 10:20am; 147F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked black beans (62F at 10:20am; 108F at 11:25am- Reheating); red salsa (53F at 10:20am; 139F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked chicken (65F at 10:20am; 146F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked pork (65F at 10:20am; 120F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked steak (55F at 10:20am; 79F at 11:25am- Reheating); roasted peppers (64F at 10:20am; 67F at 11:25am - Reheating); cheese sauce 57F at 10:20am; 65F at 11:25am - Reheating); roasted green onions (63F - Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 1 hour. Items were taken from walk in cooler and left to sit on prep area. Items did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table in prep area at backend of kitchen: cooked potatoes (84F at 10:54am; 83F at 11:37am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 9am. Cooked potatoes did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cooling); green salsa (55F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday last night and left to cool over night. Items did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: At walk in cooler: cooked rice (46F - Cooling); refried beans (55F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday last night and left to cool over night. Items did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23438681

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23438683

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Various stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Same. Time Extended

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23436364

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cooling); green salsa (55F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday last night and left to cool over night. Items did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03D-01-5

Detail 23436363

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table in prep area at backend of kitchen: cooked potatoes (84F at 10:54am; 83F at 11:37am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 9am. Cooked potatoes did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23436369

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cell phone then handle several pans of cooked food; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23436373

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies flying around in bar area; 1 landing on hose for soda. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23436368

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On rolling rack: cooked rice (62F at 10:20am; 67F at 11:25am- Reheating); refried beans (67F at 10:20am; 78F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked ground beef (62F at 10:20am; 147F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked black beans (62F at 10:20am; 108F at 11:25am- Reheating); red salsa (53F at 10:20am; 139F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked chicken (65F at 10:20am; 146F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked pork (65F at 10:20am; 120F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked steak (55F at 10:20am; 79F at 11:25am- Reheating); roasted peppers (64F at 10:20am; 67F at 11:25am - Reheating); cheese sauce 57F at 10:20am; 65F at 11:25am - Reheating); roasted green onions (63F - Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 1 hour. Items were taken from walk in cooler and left to sit on prep area. Items did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table in prep area at backend of kitchen: cooked potatoes (84F at 10:54am; 83F at 11:37am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 9am. Cooked potatoes did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: red salsa (45F - Cooling); green salsa (55F - Cooling) As per operator, prepared yesterday last night and left to cool over night. Items did not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23436365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On rolling rack: cooked rice (62F at 10:20am; 67F at 11:25am- Reheating); refried beans (67F at 10:20am; 78F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked ground beef (62F at 10:20am; 147F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked black beans (62F at 10:20am; 108F at 11:25am- Reheating); red salsa (53F at 10:20am; 139F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked chicken (65F at 10:20am; 146F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked pork (65F at 10:20am; 120F at 11:25am- Reheating); cooked steak (55F at 10:20am; 79F at 11:25am- Reheating); roasted peppers (64F at 10:20am; 67F at 11:25am - Reheating); cheese sauce 57F at 10:20am; 65F at 11:25am - Reheating); roasted green onions (63F - Reheating) As per operator, reheating since 1 hour. Items were taken from walk in cooler and left to sit on prep area. Items did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23436367

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23436371

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of acid in spray bottle. Advised operator to label. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23436366

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23436372

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawed at room temperature. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23436370

Basic - Various stored food not covered in walk in cooler. Warning

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-03-5

Detail 23360948

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Operator ordered booklets for training by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association as evidenced by receipt. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Same. Time Extended

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-49-4

Detail 23355995

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Technician is actively working on dishwasher at bar. Time Extended

35A-02-6

Detail 23355994

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 flies flying around at bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Approximately 3 flies flying around at bar area. 1 fly flying around in kitchen. Admin Complaint

53B-03-5

Detail 23355996

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Operator ordered booklets for training by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association as evidenced by receipt. Time Extended

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Total: 10

22-49-4

Detail 23353549

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-13-4

Detail 23353550

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then handle clean dishes; no hand wash. Dishwasher washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23353554

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher clean pan at triple sink then places on clean drying rack but did not sanitize. Dishwasher placed pan in dishwasher to clean and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23353558

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 6 flies flying around at bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23353556

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams and mussels. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23353552

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); house made marinara (44F - Cold Holding); beef soup (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23353557

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding); house made marinara (44F - Cold Holding); beef soup (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23353555

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on grill: cooked peppers (83F - Hot Holding); cooked green onions (102F - Hot Holding) Both roasted 1 hour prior, as per operator. Operator placed to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-01-4

Detail 23353551

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams and mussels. See stop sale. Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 23353553

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Mar 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 22742723

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In kitchen: Dishwasher chlorine solution at 0ppm. At bar: Dishwasher chlorine solution at 0ppm. Operator primed both machines and got chlorine solutions of 100ppm at both. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22742725

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 flies observed in bar area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22742724

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line: red salsa for shrimp (69F at 2:40am; 68F at 3:00pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11am. Red salsa cooling on top of ice bath. Item not embedded in ice bath. Operator decided to discard. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22742722

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of chips stored on the floor in kitchen.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 22742803

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects on expo line. 1 live, small flying insect landing on clean pan on expo line. 1 live, small flying insect on cook line. 1 live, small flying insect in dish wash area. 1 live, small flying insect landing on rolling rack near stove top in backend kitchen area. Approximately 3 live, small flying insects in bar area, one landing on hose by fountain soda boxes. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dining area. Approximately 3 live, small flying insects flying around on expo line. Operator killed 2 of the live, small flying insects . Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Approximately 3 live, small flying insects flying in bar area. Admin Complaint

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 22722449

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: chimichurri sauce (49F at 3:51pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since at 9:30am. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At walk in cooler: red salsa (48F - cooling); green salsa (46F - cooling); cooked pork (48F cooling) As per operator, items prepared last night and cooled overnight. Items did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 22722447

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects on expo line. 1 live, small flying insect landing on clean pan on expo line. 1 live, small flying insect on cook line. 1 live, small flying insect in dish wash area. 1 live, small flying insect landing on rolling rack near stove top in backend kitchen area. Approximately 3 live, small flying insects in bar area, one landing on hose by fountain soda boxes. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dining area. Approximately 3 live, small flying insects flying around on expo line. Operator killed 2 of the live, small flying insects . Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22722448

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooler drawers along cookline: raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken from walk in cooler 5 hours prior but was held out for 15 minutes. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator portioned yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: guacamole with tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) ; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); green salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Items dated 03/13/24 and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: chimichurri sauce (49F at 3:51pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since at 9:30am. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At walk in cooler: raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (cold holding 48F); habanero sauce (46F cold holding) Items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: red salsa (48F - cooling); green salsa (46F - cooling); cooked pork (48F cooling) As per operator, items prepared last night and cooled overnight. Items did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22722451

High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooler drawers along cookline: raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken from walk in cooler 5 hours prior but was held out for 15 minutes. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator portioned yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: guacamole with tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) ; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); green salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Items dated 03/13/24 and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At walk in cooler: raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (cold holding 48F); habanero sauce (46F cold holding) Items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 22722450

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Same. Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 22721096

High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: chimichurri sauce (49F at 3:51pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since at 9:30am. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority

35A-02-6

Detail 22721084

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects on expo line. 1 live, small flying insect landing on clean pan on expo line. 1 live, small flying insect on cook line. 1 live, small flying insect in dish wash area. 1 live, small flying insect landing on rolling rack near stove top in backend kitchen area. Approximately 3 live, small flying insects in bar area, one landing on hose by fountain soda boxes. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

50-17-3

Detail 22721085

High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12/01/23. Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

01B-02-5

Detail 22721094

High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooler drawers along cookline: raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken from walk in cooler 5 hours prior but was held out for 15 minutes. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator portioned yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: guacamole with tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) ; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); green salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Items dated 03/13/24 and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: chimichurri sauce (49F at 3:51pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since at 9:30am. Item did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 22721095

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooler drawers along cookline: raw steak (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator taken from walk in cooler 5 hours prior but was held out for 15 minutes. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At Low boy reach in cooler near expo line: sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) As per operator portioned yesterday and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: guacamole with tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) ; cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); green salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Items dated 03/13/24 and stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning Priority: High Priority

03D-15-4

Detail 22721097

Intermediate - Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cooler drawers along cookline: cooked chicken (44F at 4:05; 49F at 5:13pm- Cooling); cooked pork (46F at 4:05; 48F at 5:13pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since approximately 11:30am. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F within a total of 6 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. At expo line, on prep table: pico de gallo (52F at 3:40; 52F at 4:30pm- Cooling) As per operator cooling since 20 mins. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F within a total of 4 hours. Item stored double panned on ice bath. At expo line, on prep table: green salsa (51F at 3:40; 54F at 4:32- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 3 hours. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F within a total of 6 hours. Item stored double panned on ice bath. Operator placed properly into ice bath. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: Intermediate

53B-05-5

Detail 22721099

Intermediate - Observed: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate

24-07-4

Detail 22721098

Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed, pots stored outside the back of kitchen on rack. Advised operator to clean, sanitize and store inside. Warning Priority: Basic

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22243258

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator replaced chlorine bucket ; rechecked to 50 ppm; Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 22243259

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. cooked green onions and jalapeños (63-70F - Reheating)at 11:15 to 70 F at 11:41 since 11:00 on the flat top at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 165 F within 2 hours; operator mode to different flat top ; Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 22243263

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/

53B-05-5

Detail 22243260

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-38-4

Detail 22243257

Basic - Food stored on floor- container of chips on the floor in the kitchen; operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22243261

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- ladle in water at88 F on the grill ; operator turned flame on ; Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 22243262

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- one door across from flat top Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 21788354

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/2022 Operator renewed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21788357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 bottles seating on a metal container seating on top of ice with Crema 52°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down the entire bottle with crema Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21788351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with Cooked onions and peppers seating under steam table 98°F hot Holding, and a container seating on top of another container on top of grill with cooked chicken 100°F hot Holding Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to flat top grill for reheating to 165°F + Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21788356

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 poster to operator Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21788355

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line Operator provided Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21788353

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 Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21788352

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line by kitchen entrance . Operator provided Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21788358

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( Clorox)not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21788359

Basic - Containers with sauces stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Observed containers with sauces and avocados stored on the floor on back area by office area. Advised operator to stored properly all products Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 21318314

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting and handling diced tomatoes for guacamole with out wearing gloves. Operator discarded Tomatoes. Employee washed hands and wore gloves Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21318315

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed inside walk-in cooler Cooked beef 08/20, pork butter 8/23/. Tomatillo salsa 8/23. Per operator products prepared and stored for longer than 7 days. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 21318313

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed inside walk-in cooler Cooked beef 08/20, pork butter 8/23/. Tomatillo salsa 8/23. Per operator products prepared and stored for longer than 7 days. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.

02C-04-5

Detail 21318316

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed several containers not properly dated marked for proper tracking. Sauces, cooked shrimp, etc. marked 07/8a¿¿ 8/17 Operator corrected labels to properly tracking 7 days shel life total Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 21249347

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at 12 pm deep covered containers inside walk-in cooler with Cooked chicken, cooked pork, tomatillo sauce, cooked beans, cooked rice,cooked beef( 50-60°F cooling). Per operator products cooling since yesterday. Per operator products not removed from walk-in cooler since yesterday. Products did not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 21249348

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed inside walk-in cooler Citron dressing with fresh garlic. And oil 7/23/3022 Consume de beef 07/28/2022 Per operator products prepared and stored for longer than 7 days. Operator discarded. See stop Sale

01B-24-5

Detail 21249345

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed inside walk-in cooler Citron dressing with fresh garlic. And oil 7/23/3022 Consume de beef 07/28/2022 Per operator products prepared and stored for longer than 7 days. Operator discarded. See stop Sale

01B-02-5

Detail 21249346

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at 12 pm deep covered containers inside walk-in cooler with Cooked chicken, cooked pork, tomatillo sauce, cooked beans, cooked rice,cooked beef( 50-60°F cooling). Per operator products cooling since yesterday. Per operator products not removed from walk-in cooler since yesterday. Products did not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.

02C-08-5

Detail 21249349

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Several containers with sauces, cooked meats. Per operator products removed from freezer to reach in coolers with out tracking or adding new time mark.

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 20611814

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk-in cooler a deep container with cooked rice at 1:25pm (46°F - Cooling) A deep covered container with tomatoes salsa at 1:25pm(48°F - Cooling). Per operator products cooling since yesterday. Products did not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.

09-01-4

Detail 20611818

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grabbing with bare hands a piece of cooked beef ready to sell to customers. Operator educated employee on proper gloves procedures while handling ready to eat food. Employee washed hands . Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20611813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw shrimp , raw fish stored above a container with cooked chicken inside tall reach in cooler on cook line. Observed a container with raw chicken, container with raw shell eggs , container with raw pork chops stored above a container with cheese ,a container with cooked beef inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20611816

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed inside walk-in cooler a deep container with cooked rice at 1:25pm (46°F - Cooling) A deep covered container with tomatoes salsa at 1:25pm(48°F - Cooling). Per operator products cooling since yesterday. Products did not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20611815

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with ; cooked onions (56°F - Cold Holding) seating at room temperature on cook line. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to inside of reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20611819

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers with ceviche stored inside reach in cooler on expo window with no date marked. Observed a container with cooked beef inside walk-in cooler with no date marked . Per operator product all products prepared two days ago. Operator date marked products. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20611817

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container with partially frozen raw pork thawing at room temperature on prep area. Operator moved to faucet and opened water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 25, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-03-5

Detail 20458697

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided employees training by an unapproved provider. Employees training by ServSafe-National Restaurant Association. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-05-4

Detail 20455854

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating in the cook line, put on new gloves and engaged in food preparation without hand-washing first. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20455857

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects landing on prep table in the cook line located in the back of the kitchen. Observed 2 flying insects landing on top the microwave in the cook line located in the kitchen. Observed 5 flying insects landing on the counter at the bar located in the dining room area. Observed one flying insect landing on a covered container of pico de Gallo in the cook line located in the kitchen. Observed two flying insects landing on the tomato slicer and 1 flying insect landing on a clean plate on the prep table located in the kitchen. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized tomato slicer, and plate. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20455858

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs stored above a container of cooked beans in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Observed non commercially packaged raw pork stored above tamales-leaves in the upright reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20455850

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella cheese (45°F - Cold Holding) per operator product held less than four hours in the flip top unit in the cook line. Per operator product haven't been prep or portion today. Oper moved product to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20455852

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several utensils stored inside hand washing sink in the back of the kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 20455855

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed non service dog in the dining room-patio. Advised operator to let the owners know about it. Dog and owners left premises. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 20455856

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided employees training by an unapproved provider. Employees training by ServSafe-National Restaurant Association. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20455848

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

12B-02-4

Detail 20455851

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two Employees eating in a food preparation area in the cook line in the kitchen. Employees decided to discard food. Employees washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20455849

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone stored in the cook line. Operator removed. Observed personal jacket and backpack stored in the storage shelving unit in the back of the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20455853

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimps thawing in standing water in the cook line. Operator moved product to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

09-01-4

Detail 20415499

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee garnished with bare hands cheese and chopped cilantro right on top of cooked beef dish ready to serve to guess . Operator discarded dish. Operator educated staff on proper hand washing procedures plus wearing gloves when touching ready to eat food. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20415501

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw shell eggs stored above a container with cooked chicken inside tall reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20415498

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); vegetables stock (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46°F - Cold Holding)mole (46°F cold holding)inside walk-in cooler. Per operator all products stored for approximately 3 hours. Per operator walk-in cooler door left open for floor cleaning for approximately 45 minutes. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down walk-in cooler with multiple containers with ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 20415497

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server washing metal pan inside hand washing sink on front side expo. Operator educated staff on proper use of hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20415500

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers with shrimp ceviche not labeled stored inside reach in cooler #1 on front counter expo. Per operator product prepared two days ago. Operator date marked product. Corrected On-Site