Mi Casita Restaurant

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass reach-in cooler located outside, all chicken and pork temping between 47F and 51F. Per operator items were delivered less than 3 hours ago and placed in storage. Milk at reach in cooler across from sandwich prep temping at 62F. Observed milk sitting on counter during inspection. Macaroni Salad 46F, Shrimp Salad 54F, Octopus Salad 55F, per operator they are less than 4 hours on the line. Advised operator to ice down product for temperature recovery. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler in back prep area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over plantains in glass reach in cooler on back porch.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 50lb bag of carrots moldy in reach-in cooler on back porch.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinsed hands in handwashing sink twice. Educated employee.

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed two employees exiting the restroom at different times returning to their work stations without washing their hands. Educated operator on the first instance in which he educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures before observing the second instance.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping drink in handwashing sink at front line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front line and triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

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. **Warning**

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Display case has quesiotos not held on temperature. Per operator items were in display case less than 4 hours. Emailed operator time plan. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted next to handwashing sink on front line.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass reach in fridge located in back porch area

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water and cup on prep table on cooks line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Black beans, pork and beef in reach in cooler on cooks line have no lids.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By reach-in cooler on cooks line and burners on cooks line.

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: 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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file. Pri **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Plans sent in Tallahassee now. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several areas including buffet line and kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Working on cove at this time **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche 64f, Mac salad 64f, cut tomatoes 66f. Advised rapid chill to 41 f or colder. manager moved to rapid chill. **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: 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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file. Pri **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones over prep areas.

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several areas including buffet line and kitchen.

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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind hot holding steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shrimp, octopus, sliced tomatoes and Mac salad all in 60s.advised rapid cooling to 41f or cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 127 at sandwich making area.

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/. Minor changes have been made throughout front of kitchen/serving line. Advised plan review as facility has no plans on file.

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind hot holding steam table.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Due to the new owner takeover, operator should call Tallahassee to check status of license.

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Advised to rinse and sanitize.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp salad, octopus salad, avocado salad and Mac salad cold holding 49-52. Advised rapid chill to 41f or colder. new temp at 40 **Corrected On-Site**

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/. New owner has taken over facility, added longer buffet line at front counter.

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.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

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. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Sent operator information to make kit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

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. All employees are new at this time.

Intermediate - No soap, towels or sign provided at handwash sink at buffet area..

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory given to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Must include Name of facility where packaged, date packaged, address and brief description for example: dessert. Display case at front counter.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved