Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant

530 Athens St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34652

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 7, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

Compared to other Tarpon Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. steak (63F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (53F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature is 55F, no temperature monitoring **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (63F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (63F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (61F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (53F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler on cook line, ambient temperature is 55F, no temperature monitoring **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bucket from sour cream reused for salsa **Warning**

25-32-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**

29-17-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -6 small flies under prep table by door going into dining area -3 small flies in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in cooler, shrimp moved to top of beef **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 in sink at dish machine -3 on table next to dish sink -21 on floor under dish machine -3 on shelf at dish machine were clean dishes are in racks -1 on shelf next to chip cooler -12 on floor in corner next to double door glass cooler -3 under 3 compartment sink at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35A-04-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area has tray over sink, tray removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or sign at hand sink in server area **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 set of tongs on oven door handle, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant on file is from Aug 7, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Amor a La Mexicana Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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