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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Chorizo (42F - Cold Holding) date marked 09/10/2026 inside reach in cooler. Also observed mixed garlic date marked 09/16/2026 inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee discarded them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Chorizo (42F - Cold Holding) date marked 09/10/2026 inside reach in cooler. Also observed mixed garlic date marked 09/16/2026 inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee discarded them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Corn tamales (89F - Cooling) on top of reach in cooler in front of stove at kitchen area at front counter. As per operator from 2 am today. Stop sale issued.

High Priority

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Corn tamales (89F - Cooling) on top of reach in cooler in front of stove at kitchen area at front counter. As per operator from 2 am today. Stop sale issued.

High Priority

Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraint at kitchen area at front counter. Employee wear hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Hole in or other damage to wall.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to ice machine at kitchen at storage area.

Basic

In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils inside standing water at 79 degrees Fahrenheit under grill at kitchen area.

Basic

Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labeled on Pico de gallo (38F - Cold Holding) container inside double door reach in cooler at front counter.

Basic

Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed under flat top at kitchen area at front counter. Operator removed them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified over preparation table next to three compartment sink at kitchen area at front counter. Employee identified during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle inside pico de gallo inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

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.

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 certificate for Karina M. expired 06/07/2026. As per employee working for 9 years.

Intermediate

Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area at front counter.

Basic

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of preparation table next to three compartment sink at kitchen area at front counter.

Basic