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Licensee
Name: ELSA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT License Number: SEA3915896
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2018
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 18450 US HWY 41 N
LUTZ, FL 33548

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 04/21/2016 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
16-21-4    Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-25-4    Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
08B-45-4    Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
35B-01-4    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-14-4    Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
36-31-4    Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above cooks line **Warning**
22-13-4    Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 4/28/16. **Warning**
05-09-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
16-46-4    Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
21-06-4    Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-67-4    Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
24-11-4    Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**
25-17-4    Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Togo boxes stored on the floor. **Warning**
23-09-4    Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
23-10-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
23-12-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
14-41-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
14-17-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-26-4    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls **Warning**
21-09-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Warning**
12A-07-4    High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands beforechanging gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-5    High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 4/22/16. **Warning**
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 47 ° F , shredded cheese 50 ° F , chopped lettuce. All items placed in a ice bath. . THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 4/22/16. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-4    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over shredded cheese. In walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-01-4    High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 6/20/16. **Warning**
29-34-4    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **Warning**
22-22-4    Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 4/28/16. **Warning**
31A-02-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by booster seats. **Warning**
31A-03-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
02B-02-4    Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers under cooked ground beef. Provided operator an advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4    Basic - Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 4/28/16. **Warning**
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