La Union Restaurant of Fla
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited La Union Restaurant of Fla 16 times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
La Union Restaurant of Fla's latest score of 70 falls below the Margate average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed same. Will be reviewed at the next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed same. Will be reviewed at the next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to walk in cooler - large cutting board on prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has a hole to the bottom of door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed at cook line , hood vent has grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
70
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In true freezer , raw goat stored in printed to go shopping bags. Operator removed and stored in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in lower left flip top raw pork sausage stored over pico de gallo. Operator reorganized storing pork sausage to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed in walk in cooler - Cabbage slaw (60F - Cold Holding); cooked beans 59F - Cold Holding); Chicken tamales (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in unit over night exceeding 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed in walk in cooler - Cabbage slaw (60F - Cold Holding); cooked beans 59F - Cold Holding); Chicken tamales (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in unit over night exceeding 6 hours. See top sale. 2. Observed in walk in cooler -Whole milk (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was held in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator moved to another cooler for quick chill.* Corrective Action Taken. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip top cutting board soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw or undercooked item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink Next to 2 door reach in true cooler. Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Lower left flip top - condiment container with no handle stored in Parmesan cheese to dispense. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to walk in cooler - large cutting board on prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has a hole to the bottom of door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed at cook line , hood vent has grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In ware washing area, hand wash sink plumbing in disrepair. Establishment has another working hand washing sink in kitchen.**Warning** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed lower left flip top at cook line has standing water. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in walk in cooler ,swai fish fillet thawing in standing water. Operator discarded water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
23
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled cloth tucked in apron after handling raw foods. Explained to manager that wiping cloths cannot be tucked in aprons and used for wiping hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. Employee wiped hands on towel tucked into apron while preparing foods. **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, Block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); tomatoes vegetable sauce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork mix (57F - Cold Holding); cooked potato cheese mix (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); refried beans (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef ribs (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 24 hrs. 2) In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs (56F - Ambient). Eggs in-unit more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. Block cheese ( 54 F- Cold Holding); cooked beans ( 55 F - Cold Holding). Tomatoes Vegetable Sauce ( 56 F - Cold Holding). Shredded cabbage mix ( 55 F - Cold Holding). Sour cream ( 54 F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); tomatoes vegetable sauce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork mix (57F - Cold Holding); cooked potato cheese mix (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); refried beans (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef ribs (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. In walk in cooler, block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (56F - Cold Holding); milk 61F - Cold Holding); tomato vegetable sauce (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream ( 57 F. - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. Plastic cup in mayonnaise in walk in and plastic cup in bulk spice container on prep table. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in kitchen have grease and dust buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood vents have heavy grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Observed at call back inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-68-5
47
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled cloth tucked in apron after handling raw foods. Explained to manager that wiping cloths cannot be tucked in aprons and used for wiping hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Multiple employees eating in kitchen and not washing hands and changing gloves before moving to next task. Reviewed with manager to explain handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, partial bus pan of refried beans with white mold spots. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork and cheese mix in standard plastic to go bags in walk in cooler. Advised manager to use food storage approved bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open container with raw shrimp stored above house made Pico de Gallo in reach in back freezer. Employee moved shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs (56F - Ambient). Eggs in-unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees did not change gloves after handling raw foods and continued preparing multiple food items. Reviewed with manager to explain to employees the proper use of gloves and washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, Block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); tomatoes vegetable sauce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork mix (57F - Cold Holding); cooked potato cheese mix (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); refried beans (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef ribs (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 24 hrs. 2) In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs (56F - Ambient). Eggs in-unit more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Block cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (57F - Cold Holding); tomatoes vegetable sauce (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork mix (57F - Cold Holding); cooked potato cheese mix (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); refried beans (56F - Cold Holding); raw beef ribs (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage mix (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today and all items in unit more than 24 hrs. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometers in walk in cooler reading 38 F and 42F. All foods 56F to 57 F. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kits available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Thermometer reached 36F in ice water, not lowering to 32F. **Warning**
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, refried beans, assorted mixtures for pappusas and tamales in reach in cooler in kitchen not date marked from when prepared. Per employee all items prepared more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has blackish mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in kitchen have grease and dust buildup. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container of coffee in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 1) Multiple employees eating while preparing food in kitchen area and not changing gloves and washing hands after. 2) Employee drinking from open container of coffee in kitchen. Reviewed with manager to explain procedures to employees for eating away from kitchen and proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen has visible gap in bottom of door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor area around cook line and back storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored in box on walk in cooler floor. Employee moved from floor to. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood vents have heavy grease buildup. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door in kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Multiple employees eating while preparing food and not changing gloves and washing hands after. Reviewed with manager to explain procedures to employees for eating away from kitchen and proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted and soiled. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled especially near back hand wash sink and reach in freezer. **Warning**
36-27-5
7
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler, cooked pork 44F - cold holding. Per operator, item was placed in unit from freezer approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item moved to another cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed in walk-in cooler beans (45F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non-food grade bag in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed.
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen, tamales cooked Monday March 17, not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Still observed.
02C-02-5
45
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non-food grade bag in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef in reach in freezer next to dish washing area. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler beans (44F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler, cooked pork 44F - cold holding. Per operator, item was placed in unit from freezer approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item moved to another cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove at cook line, rice and beans (129F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Item reheated to 189F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter, vegetable salad (62F @ 12:25 - Cooling since 10:30). Items were being cooled in a unit with ambient temperature of 61F. Items placed into freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to wash wiping cloths. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen, tamales cooked Monday March 17, not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to scoop pico in low bow cooler across from cook line. Employee removed and cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 knife handle not stored above shredded lettuce. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
25
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking then engaged in food preparations without washing hands **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in true reach in freezer raw chicken in stored in direct contact in a thank you t shirt to go bag. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. Some TCS foods in cooler not at proper temperature. Per employee eggs in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. Some TCS foods in cooler not at proper temperature. Per employee eggs in cooler overnight **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (63F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (63F - Cold Holding); sour cream (58F - Cold Holding) per employee not portion or prepared today held less than four hours.employee removed items and placed in other coolers. Ambient temperatures of walk in cooler 50F advised employee to ice down and not to store any TCS in unit unil fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked rice (62F - Cooling); beans (55F - Cooling) in covered deep containers per employee held in walk-in cooler since last night. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed step ladder in front of hand washing sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic garlic containers stored in hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen employee bathroom **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen and employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sauce in walk in cooler Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense salt **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on spice rack. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover of ice machine not attached to the ice machine. Observed gaskets torn on true reach in cooler and freezer doors **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed small ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in bottom of flip top cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Observed missing cold water handle on hand washing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
15
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Less than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at rear of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: At time of callback inspection No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at rear of kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water valve from hand washing sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair though out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
70
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken being stored in t shirt thank you to go bags in freezer chest. Observed black bean paste being stored in T shirt to go bags in true reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Less than 60 days. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over diced tomatoes in true reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp over cooked beans in True reach in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 50F . All other TCS foods not ar proper temperature. Per operator egg held in cooler more than 24 hours. Se stop sale. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cabbage slaw mix (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); caso (52F - Cold Holding); beans and cheese mix. (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held more than 24 hours. Observed raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 50F . All other TCS foods not ar proper temperature. Per operator egg held in cooler more than 24 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cabbage slaw mix (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (52F - Cold Holding); caso (52F - Cold Holding); beans and cheese mix. (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held more than 24 hours. Per operator not portioned or prep today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers and plastic water bottles stored in hand washing sink at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. And sink located at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chicken base and rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic water bottle on shelf with clean pots and pans. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold water valve from hand washing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair though out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container salt not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
17
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (55F - Cold Holding) Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. 2) Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. In walk in cooler, bulk containers sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); house crema sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date mark on containers items in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (56F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In center kitchen fliptop, CENTER FLIPTOP UNIT - cooked pork (66F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (57F - Cold Holding); house pico de gallo (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit between 9:00-9:30am. Employee found unit unplugged and plugged back in. All items moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection 1) in walk in cooler, cut cabbage slaw mix (40F); raw tripe (39F); bulk containers sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); house crema sauce (52F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks, sour cream and crema sauce in unit overnight. 2) in center reach in cooler cut cheese (43F) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken in reach in freezer in standard printer to go bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. In True reach in freezer, raw chicken in in standard printed to go bags. **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In True reach in cooler in back prep area, container of portioned raw shrimp above container of cooked beans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. In True reach in cooler at back of kitchen prep area, Container of raw shrimp on shelf above bulk containers of marinades and sauces. Manager moved shrimp to bottom of cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC tiburcio mayen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. No Certified Food Manager present. PIC Fernando vasquez **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles / surface missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas of floor have damaged surface exposing bare concrete. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
47
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Multiple employees changed gloves between tasks without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken in reach in freezer in standard printer to go bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In True reach in cooler in back prep area, container of portioned raw shrimp above container of cooked beans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. Per manager eggs in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (55F - Cold Holding) Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. 2) Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler, ambient temperature 55F on thermometer. No TCS foods in cooler at proper temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In walk in cooler, house pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); cabbage slaw mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (57F - Cold Holding); block cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut marinated cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); crema sauce (56F - Cold Holding); portioned cole slaw (55F - Cold Holding); house tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding); marinated tripe (56F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks, all items in unit overnight. See stop sale. 2) In center kitchen fliptop, CENTER FLIPTOP UNIT - cooked pork (66F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (64F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (57F - Cold Holding); house pico de gallo (58F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit between 9:00-9:30am. Employee found unit unplugged and plugged back in. All items moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Spanish bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee unable to locate test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC tiburcio mayen **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employees unable to locate thermometer. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Individually portioned foods and salsa in front counter glassfront cooler have no date marks. Bulk **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle at front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on corner of steam well table. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bus-pans of plantains on floor under prep table by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like build up in ice bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from uncovered cup by prep table beside walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on top of fliptop unit just inside kitchen. Unit used to hold to go containers and portion cups. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing pots and pans in middle sink and rinsing in end sink. Reminded employee to properly set up sink in correct order. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles / surface missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas of floor have damaged surface exposing bare concrete. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil at cook line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Advised operator to gain proof via seafood purveyors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cheese in make table reach in. Operator inverted product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Raw eggs stored over raw fish in walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
58
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Isopropyl alcohol and skin cream found next to seasonings in dry storage.
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Stand up Reach in freezer by hand wash sink - cooked pork (47-66F - Cooling) - Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. beans and cheese (54-55F - Cooling) at 11:10 since 9:00 - 54F at 11:40 sour cream (57-58F - Cooling) at 11:10 since 9:00 - 57F at 11:40. Operator moved product to another operable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Advised operator to gain proof via seafood purveyors.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed tostones in thank you to go bag. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quat sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator changed water and adjusted strength. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cheese in make table reach in. Operator inverted product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stand up Reach in freezer by hand wash sink - cooked pork (47-66F - Cold Holding) - Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Walk in cooler - cooked yucca (51-52F - Cold Holding) - per operator not prepped or portioned today; see stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table by fryer - marinated chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at 10:30 since 10:25 - 45F at 11:30. Advised operator to ice or move product to another operable cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on clean dish rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour, plastic bottled water and single service cups on floors in dry storage room. Operator elevated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bin with handle down. Operator inverted with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
17
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. Administrative complaint recommended at initial inspection. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - mozzarella (57-60F); cheese (56F); butter (54F); shell eggs - ambient temperature 50F. Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. Stop sale necessary for: 1) walk in cooler, fresh chimichurri (54F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (55F - Cold Holding). Per manager both items in unit overnight. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F); raw chicken (50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - Raw beef (51F); mozzarella (57-60F); cheese (56F); butter (54F); shell eggs - ambient temperature 50F. Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. 1) cook line fliptop empty not in operation 2) in walk in cooler, fresh chimichurri (54F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (55F - Cold Holding). Per manager both items in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. Company scheduled to conduct class. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F); raw chicken (50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Cookline 2 door reach in - torn gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. Gaskets damaged. Unit turned off and no foods present. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed at callback inspection same. Plumber scheduled to fix leak. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
45
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cream in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over beans in reach in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - mozzarella (57-60F); cheese (56F); butter (54F); shell eggs - ambient temperature 50F. Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F); raw chicken (50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - Raw beef (51F); mozzarella (57-60F); cheese (56F); butter (54F); shell eggs - ambient temperature 50F. Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By ice machine. Hand sink filled with miscellaneous items and blocked by boxes and large pots. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both kitchen hand sinks. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both kitchen hand sinks. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cheese (52F); cooked sausage (52F); pico (52-54F); raw chicken (50F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Cookline 2 door reach in - torn gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - Cole slaw stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink by ice machine. **Warning**
29-11-4
17
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Union Restaurant of Fla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Union Restaurant of Fla on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Union Restaurant of Fla?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at La Union Restaurant of Fla.
How does La Union Restaurant of Fla compare to other restaurants in Margate?
La Union Restaurant of Fla most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has La Union Restaurant of Fla's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Union Restaurant of Fla have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Union Restaurant of Fla means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Union Restaurant of Fla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Union Restaurant of Fla is inspected around six times per year on average.
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