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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
Complaint Full 01/05/2017 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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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. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-4    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-4    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
35B-01-4    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area.
10-12-4    Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Coke machine rack
22-19-4    Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
05-09-4    Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
33-16-4    Basic - Open dumpster lid.
23-09-4    Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
29-20-5    Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
23-12-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-26-4    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at bar 48 F* Ice added to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-02-4    High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Hanging on rack by cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-22-4    Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Manager removed can opener and placed in the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-02-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by booster seats. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-03-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-35-4    Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
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