Mexican Delights, 7801 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MEXICAN DELIGHTS
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 7801 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6251149
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 2/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Electric drill used for cutting spiral potatoes not food grade mixer blend.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.triple sink used as hanger
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ligh tubes **Repeat Violation**
2/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. (Light fixture) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored in box on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryers
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm
  • Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
11/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No Garbage can outside.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.( light fixture)
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (And exterior)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.(storage shelf)
  • Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Behind structure, trash bags and boxes noted.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(62?)
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (65?)
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Potato slicer
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( bag of chips stored in handwash sink) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.( cooked ground beef, 121? and 98?) **Corrected On-Site**
2/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior of microwave]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[between glove change]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[ice bath]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[raw beef over produce inside upright]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[low pssure]
11/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Damaged food container not smooth easily cleanable and nonporous.
  • Faucet at 3 compartment does not reach 1st and 3 rd compartments. System is in disrepair.
  • Hand was sink is not operationable. Cutting board blocking use.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink is not operationable. Cutting board blocking use.
  • Critical - Observed employees washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed grooved cutting board in use.
  • Critical - Observed old food residue on cutting board.
  • Old grease on floor and under equipment.
  • Critical - Plastic spray bottle not labeled.
5/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
7/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grease residue build-up on wall exhaust fan.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguishers not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
3/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease/dust residue build-up on exhaust fan above grill line.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
10/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
2/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[all units]
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No three-compartment sink drain stops provided.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[shelving ]
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 11/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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