Sombrero Restaurant Degrades its Sanitary Rating
5531 US-98
Panama City, FL 32404
Health Inspection Reports
12/27/2016 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Reuse of single-service articles - plastic hot sauce bottles and dressing bottles .
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food .
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 72°F/68°F cut lettuce 75°F / 69°F on prep counter for less than 4 hours , manager placed in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with mold-like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
6/8/2016 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
7/9/2015 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair due to old leak . **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. ( Linda )To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
7/7/2015 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair due to old leak . **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 78° F, cut lettuce 74° F, cut tomatoes 66° F , rice 49° f, out of temperature for less than 4 hours , manager wool use ice bath to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate - Cold buffet not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit maintaining 51° F. **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. ( Linda )To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
2/26/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Utility sink **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
12/2/2014 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Utility sink next to three compartment sink.
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of cabinet doors. **Corrected On-Site**
5/30/2014 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
2/19/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Refried beans 121° f. Cos 189° f **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans.
8/14/2013 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Mop sink.
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans of tomatoes, fry oil stored on floor in storage shed.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen drawers.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Exterior spigot on side of building.
6/18/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Buildup of residue on equipment in the kitchen area (fans) needs cleaning,
High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
3/8/2013 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(fan)
11/1/2012 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Wet mop not hung to dry on the front line.
7/11/2012 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed beans at 128 degrees fahrenhiet on steamwell. Reheated to 176 degrees fahrenhiet.Corrected On Site.
In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in flour.Corrected On Site.
Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Enchiladas in pull drawer storage containers without food grade liner. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mary Linda Speights and Wanda Kirkland. Expired 2/12.This violation must be corrected by : 7/3/12.
1/17/2012 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
11/9/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(milk).
Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Corrected On Site.
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 This violation must be corrected by : 1-9-2012.
2/18/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(Milk).
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed inside sugar container a paper cup inside the container.
Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Wet mop not hung to dry next to ice machine.
8/19/2010 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Observed milk inside reachin cooler not date marked.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed a plastic cup inside dice onions.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the kitchen area.
Observed ( fans) in the kitchen not being cleaned.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb where the water hose is connected.
Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water by the ice machine.
5/15/2009 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed no child labor law poster.
2/10/2009 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
8/29/2008 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.