LA HACIENDA OF PACE INC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Upon inspection observed shell eggs stored over uncooked potatoes in walk-in.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection, observed raw chicken stored above raw ground beef in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection, observed chemicals stored on the same shelf, next to, covered containers with flour and garlic powder.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed chili rellenos on top of cans in dry storage. Also observed in walk-in freezer, tray of raw beef patties uncovered.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by back door of kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of red sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked on right side of cook line. Operator cleared items in sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pans of prepare chiles in walk in freezer with no cover

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 51f for 2 hours. Tomatoes left on prep table during busy lunch rush. Operator placed tomatoes in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Operator secured with chain during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf beside dish machine. Operator stacked pans to allow them to air-dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of salsa on floor of walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored above ready to eat chile rellenos in walk in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secure in back of kitchen. Operator secured tanks with chain during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of chile rellenos not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered chiles during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 Admin Complaint

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of flour scoop. Operator corrected scoop during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of rice with no lid in dry storage. Operator added lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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/ No certified food manager present. More than 4 employees currently working.

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

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for flour in dry storage

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in dish area

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food boxes on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for seasoning scoop

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork butts thawing at room temperature. Pork still frozen. Operator moved pork butts to walk in cooler to finish thawing. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on pipe in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoops in containers of rice and beans not above food surface. Operator removed scoops during inspection. Corrected On-Site