LA TINAJITA CAFE

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of cook line ; shelled eggs ambient (66F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of cook line cooked white rice (61F - Cold Holding), as per employee less than 4 hours. Was placed in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (113F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed croquettes and empanadas to be reheated during time of inspection. Observed at steam table cooked black beans (112F - Hot Holding), as per employee less than 2 hours. Operator placed croquettes and empanadas to be reheated during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in sanitizer bucket to the left of three compartment sink Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); operator corrected concentration of Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold like growth on pasta stored in reach in cooler to the right of cook line. Employee discarded during time of inspection.

High Priority

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment with expired license.

High Priority

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over French fries in vertical chest freezer to the right of slicer. Employee removed chicken from freezer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

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 kitchen area without drop down ceiling. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Required employee training expired for all 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 all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Addel M, Evelyn C., Monica O., Lisandro C. engaging in food preperation with expired food handler training. All certificates expired on 09/15/26.

Intermediate

Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine at front counter. Employee removed scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop submerged in container with sugar. Employee removed scoop during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler across from steam table. Employee removed bottle during time of 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 sugar removed from original container no labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

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/

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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink. Employee provided during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate