Carne Asada Tortilleria Nica

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork legs stew (120F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (95F - Hot Holding); fried ribs (105F - Hot Holding); grilled pork (88F - Cold Holding) on steam table. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed chicharrón (113F - Hot Holding); beef taquitos (95F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain canoe (112F - Hot Holding); beef enchiladas (119F - Hot Holding); cheese tortilla (94F - Hot Holding) on steam table at fritanga station. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to place all products on stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator segregated to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw milk stored over cheese inside reach in cooler at front counter. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sweet plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees put on gloves without hand wash at front counter. Coached employees on proper procedures. Employee then started to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned cheese not date marked at front counter. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning supplies stored inside hand sink at juice station. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area. Observed in employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust and accumulation of grease at front counter. **Warning**

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with watch and wristbands at front counter. **Warning**

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles at kitchen area. **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of soda in plastic bottles stored on floor at storage area. **Warning**

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in front of ice machine. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice bin at front counter. **Warning**

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in jars not properly labeled with product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table behind front counter. Operator removed the towel. **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bread pudding (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork (123F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (104F - Hot Holding) In steam table as per operator approximately 3 hrs. Operator placed products on fryer for reheat. Retest fried pork (166F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (168F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at storage area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

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

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at storage area. Operator placed bucket 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thawing at room temperature at kitchen. Operator started to food preparation.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first at cook line. **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (93F - Hot Holding); chicken tacos (107F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed products on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread pudding (75F - Cold Holding) inside display box at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bread pudding (75F - Cold Holding) inside display box at front counter. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Employee properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink next to triple sink. **Warning**

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand sink at storage room where there is an ice machine. **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of cacao at storage room. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89F on prep table across cook line. Employee discarded the water and placed utensils inside triple sink for washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink. **Warning**

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer added. Also observed storage room with ice machine, standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler, also storage shelves for dry foods and single service items in the same building at suite #2. No plan review submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer added. Also observed storage room with ice machine, standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler, also storage shelves for dry foods and single service items in the same building at suite #2. No plan review submitted. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Employee removed the card boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at storage room. **Time Extended**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (91F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for more than 6 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled pork (110F - Hot Holding); fried pork (112F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee placed food products in kitchen for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer added. Also observed storage room with ice machine, standing reach in freezer and standing reach in cooler, also storage shelves for dry foods and single service items in the same building at suite #2. No plan review submitted. **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provided the soap. **Warning**

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. Employee removed the card boards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on walk in freezer floor. Employee placed products at 6 inches from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at storage room. **Warning**

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef, raw pork stored inside walk in cooler not covered. Employee properly covered food items. **Warning**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door at cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Observed tongs hanging from oven door at cook line. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over AC at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Ceiling tile missing. Observed over AC at preparation area. **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork (110F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (110F - Hot Holding) grilled chicken (102F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for 2 hrs. Manager placed food products at kitchen for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales (51F - Cold Holding) raw marinated pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee since the night before. **Warning**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork tamales (51F - Cold Holding) raw marinated pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee from the night before. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over AC at preparation area. **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table across cook line. Employee discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door at cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 73F on preparation table across cook line. Employee discarded the water and wash, rinse and sanitize utensils. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container at front counter. **Warning**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and no hand wash, instructed employee.

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pico de gallo containers in walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (109F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (113F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (120F - Hot Holding) explain to operator the use of time instead of temperature for some food at front counter, provided form during inspection. plantains (167F - Reheating); enchiladas (165F - Reheating); cooked pork (168F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled sauce container, employee removed sauce from container. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked beans container inside walk in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork,chicken and steak containers not covered inside walk in cooler, employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of sauce stored on kitchen floor at cook line, employee removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 84° in kitchen area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains (131F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (130F - Cold Holding); stuffed tacos (130F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (130F - Hot Holding) as per Manager approximately 2.5 hours. Manager add more water to the steam table during inspection. cooked plantains (135F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (135F - Hot Holding); stuffed tacos (135F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (136F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork inside walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

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. Provided form during inspection.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak, and tamales not date marked inside walk-in cooler. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container in preparation table not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed marinated pork and cooked steak not covered inside walk-in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87° F. In preparation table. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (129F - Hot Holding); yuca (129F - Hot Holding); cheese fried (131F - Hot Holding) at 9:55 am. plantains (136 - Hot Holding); yuca (139F - Hot Holding); cheese fried (136F - Hot Holding)at 10:40 am, manager increase temperature in unit and cover food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded and used a new one.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinate chicken,black beans and beef salad not date marked. As per manager food was prepared 3 days ago. Manager labeled food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 87°F. Employee removed from table during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle in flour and seasoning containers in contact with food. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in oven handle. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with raw chicken and cooked black beans stored on floor. Also cases of raw steak stored on floor inside walk in freezer.Employee removed from floor and storage properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container with frozen chicken stored on floor in kitchen. Employee move to reach in cooler at the time of the inspection.