Los Tres Magueyes Mexican Restaurant

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried bean 8lbs stop sale in since unknown time in the evening of 02/05, 46F. 2lbs ground beef in since unknown time evening of 02/05, 45F. Cook line 5lbs raw steak 50F drawer below stove in since 9:30 am. See stop sale. 5lbs raw chicken 48F in since 9:30 am, see stop sale. 6 lbs cooked rice in container across from walk in on top of boxes, 73F. Manager stated he was throwing the, away due to being out of temperature too long, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Reach in next to prep area, see stop sale: 2lbs shrimp 48F in since the evening 02/09 labeled guacamole 2 lbs Hot sauce 50F in since the evening 02/09 Milk 48F in since the evening of 02/09 Reach in below oven, all items in since 9:30 this morning, pulled from reach in, see stop sale: 5lbs raw chicken 50F raw beef 50F 1lbs chicken breast 50F 1lbs Chorizo 50F 3 lbs raw shrimp 50F Reach in across from ovens: 1 lbs Shredded cheese 48F in since 9 **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried beans in walk in 8lbs 2lbs ground beef in walk in Cook line 5lbs raw steak 5lbs raw chicken cook line 6 lbs cooked rice prep area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Reach in next to prep area, see stop sale: 2lbs shrimp 48F in since the evening 02/09 labeled guacamole 2lbs Hot sauce 50F in since the evening 02/09 Half gallon Milk 48F in since the evening of 02/09 Reach in below oven, all items in since 9:30 this morning, pulled from reach in, see stop sale: 5lbs raw chicken 50F raw beef 50F 1lbs chicken breast 50F 1lbs Chorizo 50F 3 lbs raw shrimp 50F Reach in across from ovens: 1 lbs Shredded cheese 48F in since 9 **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in containers not labeled after removed from original packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in sugar. Manager removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried bean 8lbs stop sale in since unknown time in the evening of 02/05, 46F. 2lbs ground beef in since unknown time evening of 02/05, 45F. Cook line 5lbs raw steak 50F drawer below stove in since 9:30 am. See stop sale. 5lbs raw chicken 48F in since 9:30 am, see stop sale. 6 lbs cooked rice in container across from walk in on top of boxes, 73F. Manager stated he was throwing the, away due to being out of temperature too long, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler, see stop sale: Refried beans in walk in 8lbs 2lbs ground beef in walk in Cook line 5lbs raw steak 5lbs raw chicken cook line 6 lbs cooked rice prep area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Carnitas made 2 days ago in walk in, no date marking. Manager placed date on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Hard tortilla shells on cook line not covered underneath other items on cook line. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0 ppm, manager tried to run several times and could not get to work. Triple sink set up for use until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Dish wash area. This caused prep cook to wipe hands on wiping cloth she was carrying. Manager did put paper towels in sink areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in sugar. Manager removed. **Warning**

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 shown on phone had to call **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork stored in containers on floor in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Due to no paper towels at hand wash sink, prep cook wiped her hands on a wiping cloth she was using in the prep area. Manager spoke with her. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wipes wiping stores on top of covered rice and salt. Manager moved. Also being stored in triple sink hanging into sanitizer area of triple sink. Manager has employee remove**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in containers not labeled after removed from original packaging. **Warning**

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

Approved Thawing Methods Used

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. Hose Bibb above hand wash sink in cook line area Both hose bibbs at mop sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); guacamole (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (50F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (47F - Cold Holding) operator states food was placed in reach in cooler at 10am. Operator placed food in ice bath to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Taco salad shells stored in cardboard box in cook line area. Operator removed and placed in food grade tub. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooked on 7/1 49F in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Handwash sink in storage room with tortilla machine and at the bar completely inoperable.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling in dry storage

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back storage room with tortilla machine Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in prep area No soap, paper towels or sign at hand wash sink in storage room with tortilla machine.

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/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who states plans have not been submitted. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restrooms **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store tortillas. Operator had employees move tortillas to food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cheese dip cooled in walk in cooler overnight 58F. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (110F - Hot Holding) operator turned up temperature on crock pot to reheat queso to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); guacamole (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler next to ovens in cook line area. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler at 11am. Operator placed items in an ice bath to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese dip cooled in walk in cooler overnight 58F

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/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All restrooms **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of shrimp in cook line area. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

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/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who states no plans have been received as of 2/1/24 **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms by kitchen entrance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**

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/. Added tortilla machine in room behind the bar area. Moved ice machine to server station area at the front of the kitchen. **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. Evaporated milk in reach in cooler by queso warmer. Operator dated 11/26 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine rack in front of hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms by kitchen entrance **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in bulk seasonings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area. Operator provided hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Crate with frozen octopus on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine area **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan guards **Warning**

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on ice machine. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink in bar area draining onto floor. Operator states he has called a plumber to fix the leak. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in cook line area above hand wash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Benito Jorge **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom near kitchen area 88F after running approximately 2 minutes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand wash sink in cook line area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers in cook line area Exterior area of soda nozzles soiled at beverage station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went out the back door with gloves, came inside and began prep with no hand wash **Warning**

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Taco shells stored in soiled cardboard box in cook line area **Warning**

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in cook line area touched raw beef, changed gloves to plate food without hand wash. Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled dishes and without washing hands to put clean dishes away. **Warning**

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in cook line area above hand wash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (53F - Cold Holding) salsa (54F - Cold Holding) operator turned down temperature on mini fridge cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding) Discussed only filling containers to the fill line with operator, operator removed top portion of lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Line in hand wash sink in cook line area **Warning**

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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both dispensers at hand wash sinks in kitchen are broken. Operator sent employee to the store to get soap. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning**

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Benito Jorge **Warning**

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom near kitchen area 88F after running approximately 2 minutes **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup used as scoop in sauces at reach in cooler **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on clean dish rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping taco shells in cook line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic coating peeling off interior lid of reach in cooler at the cook line **Warning**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of tamales in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Pitcher handle in salsa in walk in cooler **Warning**

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers in cook line area Exterior area of soda nozzles soiled at beverage station **Warning**

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand wash sink in cook line area **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple cloths in cook line and dish machine area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine behind bar area Ice bin at beverage station in cook line area **Warning**

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dry storage room in the back of the kitchen 1 live fly in bar area

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib in kitchen area above hand wash sink Hose bib at mop sink **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in bar area. Employee stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream buckets reused for beverage storage

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler in storage room behind bar with ice machine

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At beverage machine in front kitchen area. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of black beans, bucket of chicken base and bucket of sugar in back dry storage room off the kitchen Bag of soda concentrate on floor in ice machine area

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in kitchen area Ceiling vent soiled in bathroom hallway Floor tiles in disrepair in bar area **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in dry storage room behind bar

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in front server station

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food in kitchen area

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table at entrance to cook line. Employee removed beverage from table. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in dry storage room behind bar

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand wash sink in bar area

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Male employee on cook line using soiled wiping cloth in apron. Operator had employee remove cloths from apron. **Corrected On-Site**