EL TROPICO REST

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first, instructed employee on proper method. **Warning**

High Priority

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**

Basic

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

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

Basic

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen **Warning**

Basic

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**

Basic

Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Basic

Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Basic

Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed from handsink located next to walk in cooler. **Warning**

Basic

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Basic

Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Melvin Torrez .expired on 7-30-2026. **Warning**

Intermediate

No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Intermediate

No soap provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink throughout establishment. **Warning**

Intermediate

Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**

Basic

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes and pork at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

Intermediate