Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Risk-Based Violations
A pattern of non-compliance was observed as evidenced by violations for sanitization, cold
holding, hand washing and unapproved food source.
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Retail - Multiple containers with cooked rice and beans, bones and raw meats not covered
inside walk in cooler. COS, all food items were covered during inspection.
Retail - Raw beef stored on shelf above cooked rice and beans. COS, rice and beans were
moved to appropriate location
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Kitchen - Slicer located on preparation table found with old food residue on plate, blade
guard and handle. COS, Slicer was cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection. Meat - Old yellow food
residue encrusted on the blades of the meat tenderizer. COS, equipment was washed, rinsed, and
sanitized. Meat- band saw found with meat residue on the bottom under the rim. Cos, band saw was
washed, rinsed, and sanitized by food employee during the inspection.
Kitchen, Meat - Utensils, equipment parts, tongs, bowl, pots and pans were washed and
rinsed then used without a sanitizing step. COS, equipment were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses,
symptoms, and employee reporting responsibilities. Employee health guide and reporting agreement
provided via Email.
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Kitchen - Raw shell eggs placed on a preparation table next to the stove were held at an
ambient temperature of 75*F. COS, raw shell eggs were placed under proper refrigeration.
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Kitchen - food items stored in counter top reach in cooler found at temperatures above 41*F
when internally probed with an accurate thermometer: milk cream 51, cheese 52*F. COS, products were
voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. A stop-sale and release were issued.
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Retail - No date marking available for shredded cooked beef held for more than 24 hours,
stored inside walk in cooler unit. COS, cooked beef was date marked properly.
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The establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to a vomiting or diarrhea event. Copy of guidance for written procedures for cleaning up
vomiting and diarrheal events provided.
Backroom Can - Raid Ant & Roach Killer labeled "for indoor household use" stored below
ware wash sink. Cos, chemical was removed from establishment during inspection.
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Kitchen, Meat - Food employee personal water bottles were stored on the preparation tables
where food processing was occurring. COS, water bottles were moved to an appropriate location.
Kitchen - Food employee washing hands at the three-compartment sink.
Meat - Hand wash sign not available at hand wash sink. Backroom: Hand wash sign not
available at hand wash sink inside employee restroom. Signs were provided during inspection
Kitchen, Meat, Backroom - No paper towels provided at hand wash sinks. COS, paper towels
were provided at all hand wash sinks.
Meat processing - No hand wash sink available in the meat food service area for employees
to wash hands prior to handling exposed meats for customer orders. Kitchen - No hand wash sink available
in the area. See supplement, a stop use order is in effect for all food related equipment, ware washing, and
open food processing/handling in this area. Stop use order was released on the second day of inspection.
Hand wash sinks with hot and cold running water and proper drainage were installed.
Kitchen - Nacatamales, tequenos and empanadas found, were unable to be determined to
come from an approved source, with no valid permit or manufacturer information provided by
establishment. COS, all food items voluntarily discarded by management. Stop sale and release order
issued. See supplement.
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Retail - Multiple packages of sugar breads displayed on the shelf next to register missing the
manufacturer label. No manufacturer/distributor information available on packages of Arepas de La Casa
placed at retail sale in reach-in freezer. COS, products were removed from retail sale until vendor can
provide additional labeling information.
Good Retail Practice Violations
Kitchen - No probe thermometer is available for assessing, receiving, and holding
temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. COS, A probe thermometer was provided during the inspection.
Retail - Observed multiple containers with (beans, sugar, salt, rice, species, flour, lentils)
inside storage room located next to the office, not labeled with the common name of food. Kitchen Unlabeled container of sugar found on counter.
Kitchen, cabinets - Dead roaches attached beneath equipment throughout areas. Cos, All
areas were cleared and checked by the second day of inspection.
Kitchen - Live roaches crawling behind and beneath the large counter top, near the ware
wash sink.See supplement, a stop use order is in effect for all open food processing/handling, all food
related equipment and utensils in the bakery, including but not limited to the ovens/proofer/bread slicer
located in this area. When corrections have been made, call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector visit for
a written release. Stop use order was released of second day of inspection.
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Retail - Multiple boxes of food stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in cooler.
Meat - Food items for return stored with the retail food items inside the display reach in
cooler. COS, food items where separated, identify and held apart for vendors returns credits.
Kitchen - Wet wiping cloths placed on the various preparation tables, not held in sanitizer
solution between uses.
Meat - No splash guard present between the ware wash sink sanitize compartment and the
hand wash sink.
Meat - foam trays not stored in original packaging on shelves above equipment. Kitchen observed milk gallons, water gallons and butter containers being re used to store house made juices from
pulp concentrate.
Meat - foam trays not stored in original packaging on shelves above equipment. COS, foam
trays were recovered during inspection.
Meat - Display reach in cooler housing desserts and cheese found with an ambient
temperature 45-52*F. Kitchen - Counter Reach-in cold unit housing cream and cheese was found in
disrepair with an ambient temperature between 42-51*F. Both equipments Unable To Maintain
Time/temperature Control For Safety Foods At An Internal Temperature Of 41*F or less. See supplement, a
stop use and release order issued. COS, both equipment were repaired during the inspection. Stop use
was released on second day of report.
Retail - Multiple Sodas crates used as shelf storing boxes of food inside walk in freezer.
Meat - Deep, black grooves scored into multiple cutting boards in the kitchen. COS, see
supplement, a stop use and release order was issued for these products that were voluntarily discarded
during the inspection.
Kitchen, Meat - No test kit available in the establishment to measure the sanitizer at the ware
wash sink. Test kit provided during inspection.
Kitchen - Grease deposits and burned on carbon encrusted on the exterior of multiple
cooking pans and pots. Soil and old food debris between equipments. Old food debris on bottom shelves of
cabinets.
Kitchen, Meat - No sink stoppers available to wash, rinse, and sanitize at the ware wash sink.
COS, Sink stoppers were obtained during the inspection. Meat - Water is leaking from the drainpipe at the
hand sink located next to the ware wash sink. Faucet at the ware wash sink does not reach all three
compartments when water is turned on. COS, faucet that reaches all compartments was installed during
the inspection.
Backroom area - Employees unisex restroom door is not self-closing.
Backroom area - No covered trash can provide inside employees unisex restroom.
Kitchen - Employees personal phones stored above preparation table. Cos, phones were
removed.
Meat - employee personal purses stored on shelf with paper and other items used in the
meat department. COS, purses were removed and properly stored during inspection.
The food establishment is operating without a valid 2025 food permit. An application for a
food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within
ten days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved source.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.