Question 1

How many health inspections has BCN PAELLA AND TAPAS had?

Accepted Answer

BCN PAELLA AND TAPAS has had 7 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has BCN PAELLA AND TAPAS ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, BCN PAELLA AND TAPAS has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at BCN PAELLA AND TAPAS?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at BCN PAELLA AND TAPAS are: Toilet facilities, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?

Accepted Answer

ADULTERATION HAZARD: Food contaminated by chemicals (sanitizers, cleaners, pesticides), physical hazards (glass, metal, bandages), or biological agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites) can cause acute poisoning, choking, injury, or severe foodborne illness. Chemical contamination can cause burns to mouth/throat. Foreign objects cause choking, broken teeth, and lacerations. Protect food from ALL contamination sources. Store chemicals below and away from food. Use food-grade containers only. Inspect food upon receipt and before preparation. Maintain clean equipment and work surfaces. Cover food during storage. Separate raw from ready-to-eat. Remove contaminated food immediately — do not serve.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

Accepted Answer

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

Question 6

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Accepted Answer

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

BCN PAELLA AND TAPAS

Inspection History (7)

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Intermediate Violations

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