El Charro Degrades its Sanitary Rating
916 Florida Ave
Cocoa, FL 32922
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top shelf over clean glassware at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on top shelf over clean glassware at wait station **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of tortilla chips
Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw fish in bowl in glass door Coca Cola cooler
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water in glass door Coca Cola cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Between taco shells
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door stainless cooler **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Dumped and remade. Checks at 200 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Tomato paste still in can in 3 door stainless reach in **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw change corn over sauces in glass door Coca Cola cooler by door. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw fish on bottom shelf under raw beef and raw chicken in glass door cocoa cola cooler . Operator moved to back cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Glass door Coca Cola cooler
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water side reaching only 77°F at wait station sink. Operator adjusted and found at 100° **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing expiration dates. Manager states all employees took class on same date 12-9-14. Filled in certificates for missing information. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Big 3 door cooler in **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen. **Warning**
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Big 3 door cooler in **Warning**
Basic - Stored food not covered in reach -in cooler. Lettuce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Enchiladas 52°. Chinpanzingas 45° cheese 46° cooked chicken 47° Placed under rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Shield **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plate and pitcher **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server area. **Warning**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door unit **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over rellenos **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Moderate
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone and keys on drying rack **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle water in stainless cooler in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Glass door cooler at wait station
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mashed beans 109°, grilled onions 130°. Operator stated beans were just put in mixer and were in process of being transferred to pan to go in oven. Cook placed in pan and cooked to over 165°. Recommended putting grilled onions on 4 hour time plan Provided and reviewed plan with operator. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Air freshener on shelf with canned goods **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Glass door coca cola cooler
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Heavy **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Stainless reach in cooler at end of Cookline 48° ambient temp. Operator stated he had open a lot for large party. Recheck found ambient thermometer reading 41° **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Dim light in WIC **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs on top shelf over cooked products in RIC located in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose at outside mop sink **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bucket of soapy water in HWS at wait station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses at wait station **Warning**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At HWS in Kitchen, men's room and ladies room **Warning**
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of opened water in back kitchen RIC **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Metal kitchen door **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans at hot line in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Dim light in WIC **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs on top shelf over cooked products in RIC located in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose at outside mop sink **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bucket of soapy water in HWS at wait station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. pocket thermometer found to be off by 8°. Educated operator on the proper calibration procedures **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl in rice **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storage area **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salad station.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Only goes down to 50°
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,
Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp, **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ice cream, rif. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked products. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing food in sink, **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked meats, etc. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared tacos filled with beef , cheese. will discard after 4 hours.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked onions, Corrected On Site. reheated.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over rellenos, Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over hotdogs, freezer. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. reach in cooler, raw steak over tomatoes . Corrected On Site.
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. will use triple sink until repaired.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in cooler.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rellenos, etc. Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over shrimp, walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw non commercially packaged steak over vegetables . upright freezer. Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station. Corrected On Site.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk in cooler fan.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. green chemical.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Black beans, Corrected On Site. turned up heat.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw non packaged beef over taquitos, upright freezer.
Observed knife block in use to store knives.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dump sink, cook line,
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rellenos, meats, etc.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp, fish. prep table. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over sauces. Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw non commercially packaged beef over taquitos. white upright freezer.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. by ice machine. not dated.
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site. will sanitize in triple sink solution 50-100 ppm until repairman arrives.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. rellenos,
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw non packaged beef over taquitos in upright freezer. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp and fish over sauces, tea, ric. Corrected On Site.
In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. not dated, by ice machine.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing salsa/ Corrected On Site.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured at waitress station.
Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at remote waitress station.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle of sodagun at bar.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reachin. Corrected On Site.
Observed rusty shelves in mug cooler at bar, not smooth, cleanable.
Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; chlorine found at +200ppm in wiping cloth buckets. Corrected On Site.
In-use utensil ice scoop on towell for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed moderate builduo material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
Observed two grey colored cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.