LOS CHICO'S

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. Email operator written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Operator diluted to comply. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside top of reach in cooler next to sink on cook line soiled with black mold like substance or slime.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put rags in bucket in prep area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From counter in kitchen at 1:54pm. Operator turned heat up on items. a. queso (125F - Hot Holding); b. green chile (110F - Hot Holding) Discussed time as a public health control as an option.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with food buildup between cracks.

Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food on cooks line. Reviewed with manager.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. a. Refried beans b. Multiple containers of sauces.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (55F - Cold Holding) at servers station. Operator reduced quantity and placed in cooler Corrective Action Taken

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

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

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spoons at service window not inverted

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken wings stored over stuffed peppers in stand up reach in freezer in dry storage. Operator moved chicken to the bottom of freezer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of door and gasket soiled with black mold like substance in Reach in freezer next to hand sink on cook line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath and behind equipment on cook line soiled with grease.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in reach in cooler on cook line with sticker on it. Operator washed and removed sticker. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed 101 brand of bleach that is designed for laundry and general cleaning. Manager went to store and purchased approved bleach Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board white with excessive grooves on the cutting board Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Cutting board has marks Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed many missing and cracked tiles. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Missing floor tiles Time Extended

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked chicken prepared 2 days prior with no date. Explained date marking requirements with operator Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked door handle and torn gaskets

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracked tile's throughout kitchen

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed with the owner and provided educational materials. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Owner not present to evaluate knowledge of educational information provided Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters not dated. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Observed water filters not dated. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the copy of the license that is displayed is the license that expired 2/1/2022 and not the current license with a 2/1/2023 expiration. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Observed the copy of the license that is displayed is the license that expired 2/1/2022 and not the current license with a 2/1/2023 expiration. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the lid of the ice machine damaged and insulation is exposed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Observed the lid of the ice machine damaged and insulation is exposed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.observed that the hot water lever needs to be held down to get hot water for hand washing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: observed that the hot water lever needs to be held down to get hot water for hand washing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease and debris buildup on the door of the walk-in refrigerator and door to the storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-18: Observed grease and debris buildup on the door to the storage room. Time Extended

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed the condensate from the wall air conditioner running inside the dish washing area and onto the floor.