LA TAZA COFFEE SHOP

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink to the left entrance of kitchen used as dump sink has ice inside.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime scale build up in dishwasher and hand wash sink front counter area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Portable cutting boards no longer cleanable. Operator replaced with new one. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in deep freezer behind front counter.

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No irreversible thermometer available to test the hightemp dishmachine.

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 expired door handler training certificate for the person in charge at time of inspection. Per operator is going to take the certified food manager course. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water stored on shelf over the flip top reach in cooler. Operator relocated the water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container on shelf over hand wash sink with no product labeling.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen above reach-in cooler, 2 bottles of olive oil with garlic (72,73F - Cold Holding) Employee stated they had just been made. Employee put both bottles in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In back reach-in cooler, container of half n half not dated when opened. In reach-in cooler below front counter, container of almond milk not dated when opened. Operator stated both items had been opened within the last 2 days and dated both items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. 1 employee present has been employed for approximately 2 weeks with no reporting agreement. Provided operator with handout and employee signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked at front counter. Operator stated opened day prior and labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to reach-in cooler with food debris stains. Repeat Violation

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. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. 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. Observed one certification expired Nov 2022.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of sanitizer at front counter handwash sink. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. cos of containers store clean on shelf not inverted. Operator turned stacks over during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Three compartment sink chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer in sink at 10ppm. Operator remade sink and observed at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple individual cutting boards and board attached to reach-in cooler with food debris stains and scratches. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf near dishwasher not inverted. In back of kitchen observed stacks of plastic containers not inverted. Operator began turning stacks over during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. In back of kitchen observed employee drink stored over prep table where plates are put together. Operator moved drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs at prep station held at 64F. Employee has been working with the eggs during lunch. Flip top make station located in kitchen was closed Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm. Person in charge diluted solution, and retested at 75ppm. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee dishes in front of house hand washing sink. Person in charge removed the dishes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board at flip top make station located in back kitchen is stained no grooved.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Crumbs and debris in microwave of dry storage area behind kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel on server tray behind front counter. Person in charge moved towel to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tests at 0ppm.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ham dated 11.29, today is 12.6.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ham dated 11.29. Today is 12.6.21.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Empanada are at 79° and are cooling covered. Person in charge uncovered. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand washing sink. Person in charge moved cart. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham, chicken not dated. Person in charge dated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In back food prep area; ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pair of sunglasses on front table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site