Latin American Improves its Sanitary Rating

Critical - Violation: 02-22-1Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.

Violation: 21-12-1Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Violation: 22-17-1Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Violation: 22-28-1Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.

Violation: 24-05-1Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Critical - Violation: 31-12-1Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Critical - Violation: 32-17-1Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. IN ALL

Violation: 42-03-1Wet mop not hung to dry.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.

Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NO SOAP

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. IN ALL

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Wet mop not hung to dry.

Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[pork & beef @ 44 degrees]

Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box at window]

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[chicken over beef]

Observed employee with no hair restraint.

Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted tops of white box freezers rear]

Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.[lyme deposits inside automatic dishwash machine]

Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.[exte rior]

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exte ror surfaces of cooking equipment ]

Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.

Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.

Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[no health policy posted] Corrected On Site.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[ropa vieja] Corrected On Site.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.-box freezer

Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[chicken over empanadas ]

Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Critical - Air gap not installed.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.

Critical - Violation: 02-07-1Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Violation: 21-12-1Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. WHOLE PORK SHOULDER AT 50 degrees AFTER COOLING 24 hours Corrected On Site.stop sale issued

Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken stored over raw beef in reachin

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW SHELL EGGS IN REACHIN

Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.bulk storage containers

Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.

Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.

Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. to hold soiled utensils

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen

Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen

Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.

Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro