ROYAL MEXICAN GRILL

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Upon callback inspection, sink removal will be added to plans submitted to plan review. Time Extended

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. Operator removed handwashing sink, added drink station and handwashing sink to kitchen entrance area. Added hallway with prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Extending callback to 60 day timeframe. Time Extended

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. Dish machine chlorine level reading 0 ppm. Operator set up triple sink with chlorine to use until dish machine is repaired. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. Operator paid license renewal over the phone during inspection. Confirmation #226009241 Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw meat (chicken, beef, shrimp, pork) in reach in freezer not separated according to cook temperature. Employee began sorting through and correcting storage during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at server station. Repeat Violation

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. Dish machine reading at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer has run out. Operator set up triple sink to use until new sanitizer comes in. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 65° less than 30 minutes

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for containers of rice and beans in dry storage.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and ground beef thawing at room temperature. Both still frozen. Operator placed both under cold running water

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. Observed 0 parts per million on chlorine in dish machine. Sanitizing solution container empty. Operator set up three compartment sink to wash dishes. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to check chlorine sanitizer levels. Inspector provided operator with chlorine test strips. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted plates during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2021. Inspector verified license and ownership.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler door in disrepair.