Question 1

How many health inspections has DESPERADOS SALOON had?

Accepted Answer

DESPERADOS SALOON has had 7 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Question 2

Has DESPERADOS SALOON ever been shut down?

Accepted Answer

No, DESPERADOS SALOON has no emergency closures on record.

Question 3

What are the most common violations at DESPERADOS SALOON?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited violations at DESPERADOS SALOON are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Chemical properly stored.

Question 4

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

Accepted Answer

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

Question 5

What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?

Accepted Answer

SANITIZER FAILURE: Improper sanitizer concentration leaves pathogens alive on surfaces. Too weak: bacteria survive and multiply. Too strong: chemical residue contaminates food. Incorrect temperature or contact time reduces effectiveness by up to 90%. Without proper sanitizing, cleaned surfaces still harbor millions of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. Use approved sanitizers at proper concentration: Chlorine: 50-100 ppm, temperature 75°F+, contact time 7 seconds minimum. Quaternary ammonium: 200-400 ppm, temperature per manufacturer specs, contact time 30 seconds minimum. Hot water sanitizing: 171°F for 30 seconds. Test concentration with test strips every 2 hours. Change solution when dirty.

Question 6

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

Accepted Answer

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

DESPERADOS SALOON

Inspection History (7)

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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Basic Violations

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Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

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Intermediate Violations

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