El Tequila Mexican Restaurant Improves its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Freezer shelf broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Several broken or missing tiles throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Filled places with foam.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Freezer shelf broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 under freezer in kitchen 2 under cooler in wait staff area 6 in a not in use ice machine**Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** 1/24/15 1 live under cooler in wait station area, operator killed 1 live under shelf in kitchen, operator killed. 1 in soda station ice bin, operator killed, operator sanitized. 1/27/15 1 dying on its back in dining area.operator killed and discarded.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. About 10 observed in several locations. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** Observed about half dozen which operator cleaned up.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Several broken or missing tiles throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Freezer shelf broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 under freezer in kitchen 2 under cooler in wait staff area 6 in a not in use ice machine**Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** 1/24/15 1 live under cooler in wait station area, operator killed 1 live under shelf in kitchen, operator killed. 1 in soda station ice bin, operator killed, operator sanitized.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**. Gap still present.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing, cracked tiles throughout.

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink **Repeat Violation**. Leaking

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior shelf of upright white door freezer cracked. **Repeat Violation** still cracked

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. About 10 observed in several locations. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not in operation, glass door cooler in kitchen ambient 44°, prep line cooler. **Warning**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Several broken or missing tiles throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Freezer shelf broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes, lettuce and made salsa 50°, suggest use of time as a public health control, ice bath not sufficient., prep line cooler not functioning. Must discard any remaining at 3 pm. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and chicken over cooked in cook area cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 under freezer in kitchen 2 under cooler in wait staff area 6 in a not in use ice machine**Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Window cleaner on shelf by canned drinks and vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Under drying shelf in dish area. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink disconnected from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**

Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**. Gap still present.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing, cracked tiles throughout.

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink **Repeat Violation**. Leaking

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior shelf of upright white door freezer cracked. **Repeat Violation** still cracked

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, pork.

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under food storage shelf, 1 dead on kitchen floor 3 by drink station. About a dozen in trap above soda station. 3 in light lenses in Ceiling in the prep area. 1 on hood system above flat top grill. 2 dead under grill. 1/10/15 2 dead on floor in kitchen. 1/14/15 Several dead throughout establishment, operator swept up.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**. Gap still present.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing, cracked tiles throughout.

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink **Repeat Violation**. Leaking

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior shelf of upright white door freezer cracked. **Repeat Violation** still cracked

High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several in container of unpeeled onions. Flies still present. 1/14/15 few observed

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live on trap above drink station. 1 on wall by ice bin at soda station At least 20 behind 2 glass door coolers in wait station area. At least 14 at an outlet box, on wall and floor behind refrigerators in prep area. 2 under the grill in kitchen. 1/10/15 1 live in dry storage 11 in wait station area. At least 12 under refrigerator in kitchen. 4 on walls and ceiling in kitchen 1 on prep cooler.1/14/15 1 on floor in wait station area 1 in back of cooler on compressor 1 on floor in kitchen 1 on wall near ladies restroom. Operator killed.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, pork.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under food storage shelf, 1 dead on kitchen floor 3 by drink station. About a dozen in trap above soda station. 3 in light lenses in Ceiling in the prep area. 1 on hood system above flat top grill. 2 dead under grill. 1/10/15 2 dead on floor in kitchen.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**. Gap still present.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing, cracked tiles throughout.

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink **Repeat Violation**. Leaking

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior shelf of upright white door freezer cracked. **Repeat Violation** still cracked

High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several in container of unpeeled onions. Flies still present.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live on trap above drink station. 1 on wall by ice bin at soda station At least 20 behind 2 glass door coolers in wait station area. At least 14 at an outlet box, on wall and floor behind refrigerators in prep area. 2 under the grill in kitchen. 1/10/15 1 live in dry storage 11 in wait station area. At least 12 under refrigerator in kitchen. 4 on walls and ceiling in kitchen 1 on prep cooler.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, pork.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep counter in front kitchen **Warning**. Cell phone on wire shelf above food prep table, cooked chicken in pot below.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator not wearing hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **Warning** cook no hair restraint.

Basic - Exterior doors at rear of kitchen and storeroom has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside. **Warning** not fixed.

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under prep sink in front kitchen **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior of door on white single door RIF cracked and broken shelf **Warning** shelf still broken.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust and cobwebs In kitchen area above where clean utensils car stored**Warning**. Cobwebs still present.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray bottle of home defense ant killer found on bottom shelf under back kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. Boric acid gel on food storage shelf.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front kitchen HWS found with pan of utensils in it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** plastic ramekin and lid and fruit peel present.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Red plastic cup found in back kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** plastic container and lid and fruit peel in hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Lack of paper towels or drying mechanism in both ladies and men's rest rooms **Warning** missing in men's room

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning** none available.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under food storage shelf, 1 dead on kitchen floor 3 by drink station. About a dozen in trap above soda station. 3 in light lenses in Ceiling in the prep area. 1 on hood system above flat top grill. 2 dead under grill.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellphone on shelf above pot of cooked chicken. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing, cracked tiles throughout.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.

Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior shelf of upright white door freezer cracked. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Cobwebs above three bay sink. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 bay sink was not set up to sanitize dishes and employee was washing dishes at the time.

High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several in container of unpeeled onions.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach bait **discarded in trash. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Rice 50°

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Shelled eggs over rice **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live on trap above drink station. 1 on wall by ice bin at soda station At least 20 behind 2 glass door coolers in wait station area. At least 14 at an outlet box, on wall and floor behind refrigerators in prep area. 2 under the grill in kitchen.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Rice found at 50° from yesterday.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink, container and fruit peel. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastics ramekin and lid, and fruit peel. **Repeat Violation**

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. Men's room.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, pork.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep counter in front kitchen **Warning**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator not wearing hair restraint **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Exterior doors at rear of kitchen and storeroom has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White single door freezer in front kitchen area **Warning**

Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under prep sink in front kitchen **Warning**

Basic - ModerateAccumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. HWS in back kitchen next to range found with food debris in it **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior of door on white single door RIF cracked and broken shelf **Warning**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust and cobwebs In kitchen area above where clean utensils car stored**Warning**

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Spray bottle of home defense ant killer found on bottom shelf under back kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White plastic deflector panel inside machine has a moderate accumulation of black/pink mold like substance on it. **Warning**

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested pocket thermometer in ice water bath and read 40° Adjusted with operator to 32° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front kitchen HWS found with pan of utensils in it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Red plastic cup found in back kitchen HWS **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Lack of paper towels or drying mechanism in both ladies and men's rest rooms **Warning**

Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen staff **Warning**

Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under counter next to range **Warning**

Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Prepared flan in glass front cooler not covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of oil, case of tomatoes, case of iceberg lettuce on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Hole in wall. By rear door at floor wall juncture **Warning**

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Spot lights in back kitchen over steam table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. RW shell eggs over lines in RIC **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cold prep table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ceiling lights over cooks line **Warning**

High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Spoke with operator who stated that he has mailed in the license fee. I recommended that he contact Talahassee directly to confirm receipt **Warning**

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda dispenser at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Tub of oil and bag of rice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. In glass front cooler in kitchen **Warning**

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ceiling lights over cooks line **Warning**

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.spoons and wire whip stored in container at drainboard by 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Under wire shelf drainboard **Warning**

Basic - Wire shelving used as a drain board found rusted **Warning**

High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Spoke with operator who stated that he has mailed in the license fee. I recommended that he contact Talahassee directly to confirm receipt **Warning**

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine and pain relievers stored on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce prepared at 10:30 am found at 105 at 55°. Recommend rapid chill to 41°. Rechecked at 1:55 and found at 41° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 55 at 1:00 pm recommend rapid chill to 41°. Rechecked temp at 1:55 and found at 38°**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale**Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sour cream in glass front cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pulled chicken prepared on 4/21 found at 55° Pulled beef prepared on 4/21 found at 57° Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Spray bottle of windex next to SS foam cups **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. prep station in front kitchen found running at 55° All foods removed from unit. Prep cooler cannot be used until repaired and running at proper temperature. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Assorted utensils found in HWS by cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board blocking back hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cheese sauce

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Area where stove and grill is. **Warning**

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone. **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tortillas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Hole in wall. Missing part of wall missing above steam table and store room. **Warning**

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Removed from outside backdoor. **Warning**

Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Rice, flour sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bleach by salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Area where stove and grill is. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

Basic - Old duct tape stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men''s restroom

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Violation: 22-28-1Observed interior of reach-in cooler with standing water and light food debris.

Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR?#ontracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/12. Time extended for an additional 60 days. Person in charge says certificates stored off site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked shrimp thawing in standing water in reach in cooler

Critical - Observed raw beef stored over ready-to-eat food in back reach in cooler

Critical - Observed raw eggs stored over produce in cook line reach in cooler Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with standing water and light food debris.

Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/12.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR?#ontracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 11/05/12.