AMOR A LA MEXICANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. steak (63F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (53F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature is 55F, no temperature monitoring Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (63F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (53F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler on cook line, ambient temperature is 55F, no temperature monitoring Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled Warning

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

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bucket from sour cream reused for salsa Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -5 small flies around drain in server area -5 small flies in bar area -8 small flies under triple sink in bar Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler Raw beef over shell eggs in walk in cooler, establishment offers breakfast Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live on trap under dish machine Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -4 rodent droppings behind shelf in kitchen next to double door cooler -3 on floor next to table where printers are in kitchen -1 rodent dropping on floor in storage area -1 rodent dropping on floor next hand sink on cook line -Approximately 50 inside oven -3 on floor next to ice cream freezer -5 on floor in dry storage by walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Splitter hooked up to hand sink, one side hooked up to chemical dispenser and one hooked up to hose, splitter removed Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Victor Ramirez does not have a food handlers certification Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead on trap under dish machine 1 dead on floor in storage area 1 dead in crack under shelf in storage area 1 dead on floor in front of steam table in kitchen 1 dead on floor in dry storage by walk in cooler 2 dead on trap in bar Warning

Basic - Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent under ice bin in bar Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has gap in back of unit Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream freezer Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Ice machine has surface rust Warning

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink on cook line Warning

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dry storage Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -6 small flies under prep table by door going into dining area -3 small flies in bar area Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler, shrimp moved to top of beef Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 in sink at dish machine -3 on table next to dish sink -21 on floor under dish machine -3 on shelf at dish machine were clean dishes are in racks -1 on shelf next to chip cooler -12 on floor in corner next to double door glass cooler -3 under 3 compartment sink at bar Repeat Violation Warning

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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area has tray over sink, tray removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or sign at hand sink in server area Warning

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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 set of tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from the end of the cook line with out plan review. Discussed with operator the need to contact plan review before removing equipment or making any renovations Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado in prep table sliced through the sticker. Discussed with operator the need to wash avocado and remove stickers before prepping Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed near hand wash sink in prep area, Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut cactus, rice and raw chicken stored directly in grocery bag. Discussed with operator the need to store food only in containers and bags approved for food storage. Warning

High Priority - Presence of insects in dry storage. Approximately 12 flies observed in 2 boxes of dried peppers. Operator removed boxes from the building. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 36 rodent droppings observed on top of dish washer. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks observed on a pipe and the wall running next to the dish washer. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 boxes of dried peppers contained approximately 12 flying insects. Operator removed the boxes from the establishment Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled bowl stored in bus tub with clean dishes Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from the end of the cook line with out plan review. Discussed with operator the need to contact plan review before removing equipment or making any renovations Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser near cook line Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sour cream Cut tomatoes Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in back prep area. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 comp sink set up wash sanitize and sanity. Discussedproper set up of 3 compartment sink Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall where the pipe from the dish washer goes into the wall. Warning

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado in prep table sliced through the sticker. Discussed with operator the need to wash avocado and remove stickers before prepping Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water squeeze bottle on cook line Discussed with operator the need to label squeeze bottles of water and all food removed from its original container. Warning