Polo Norte Flagler

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Employee removed the medicine from the unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored inside no food grade bag in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in cold drawers at cook line. Employee properly arranged products by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email. Person in charge printed form, discussed and signed with employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing table cleaner not properly identified under pizza dough station. **Warning**

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 mahi (frozen) inside package. Employee made cut to package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

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

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made cilantro sauce (66F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee for approximately an hour. Employee moved product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese tequeno (100F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per employee for approximately an hour. Manager discarded voluntarily products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to cover pizza dough inside walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black substance at sandwich station

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed next to triple sink.

Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed at storage area.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board under slicer station at storage area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler door gaskets torn at deli station. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers broken at storage area.

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 scoop inside rice container with handle touching product. Employee moved handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in standing water 73F At ice cream station.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler door gaskets soiled at kitchen and storage area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers at storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in storage reach in freezer holding croquettes bottom interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored under raw beef at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed raw chicken over raw pork, salmon and cooked chicken. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers preparation area: raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about three hours. And garlic in oil (80 F - Cold Holding) at shelf over steam table. As per operator for half an hour. And garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) at pizza station on preparation table. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator moved the garlic in oil to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed drawer reach in cooler: breaded raw beef (49°F - cold holding) breaded raw chicken (48°F - cold holding); raw chicken (51°F - cold holding); raw beef (48-50°F - cold holding); raw salmon (55°F - cold holding); raw pork (48.7°F - cold holding); cooked chicken (50°F - cold holding). As per operator for about an hour. Operator started to move the products in the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers at 49F. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed reach in cooler drawers: breaded raw beef (49°F - cold holding) breaded raw chicken (48°F - cold holding); raw chicken (51°F - cold holding); raw beef (48-50°F - cold holding); raw salmon (55°F - cold holding); raw pork (48.7°F - cold holding); cooked chicken (50°F - cold holding). As per operator for about an hour. Operator started to move the products in the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers at walking cooler with old labels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers at walking cooler with old labels. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. **Time Extended**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop on water at 80°F. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored under raw beef at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers preparation area: raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about three hours. And garlic in oil (80 F - Cold Holding) at shelf over steam table. As per operator for half an hour. And garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) at pizza station on preparation table. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator moved the garlic in oil to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (111 F - Hot Holding); beef soup (133 F - Hot Holding) under steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. And cooked onions (110 F - Hot Holding) next to the grill. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved the cooked onion to the grill to be reheated. Operator started to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler thermometer at 88°F. **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residual inside of hand wash sink. Operator cleaned up the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts at reach in cooler bakery area not date marked. As per operator the product was made yesterday morning. **Warning**

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers at walking cooler with old labels. **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. **Warning**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt at shelf on top of preparation table not labeled with common name. **Warning**

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle inside of the walk-in cooler. Operator removed the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers at 49°F. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning**

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw lamb, oxtail, chicken, lobster, fish and pork, tamales stored in floor at walking freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon with handle touching the salt. Operator removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area. **Warning**

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak and raw chicken in same container at the cook line. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Mario C., Yilanis M., Wilber J., Meilen M., Francisco C., Elyn C., Yilian T., Heidis C. and John C. have been working more than 60 days.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observe cooked shrimp not date marked.as per manager over 24 hours, in reach in cooler in preparation area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several degreaser spray bottles not labeled with common name throughout establishment.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in shredded cheese in pizza station. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 mahi mahi thawed in container in cook line. Manager discarded during inspection.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks throughout kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food boxes stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong in warmer equipment at the front counter. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) on preparation table.

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

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided form to Manager during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored inside of hand wash sink located next to 3 com sink.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Heydy C. And Victoria B. Has been working more than 60 days.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed in cream area. Employee turn on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave in kitchen area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container with raw fish (frozen) in preparation table. Employee moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

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