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Licensee
Name: LOS MEXICANOS License Number: SEA6214848
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2020
Primary Status: Closed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 38954 US HWY 19
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 02/07/2018 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4    Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several area in kitchen , prep area, front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of walk in cooler does not close and metal is broken and jagged on bottom **Warning**
38-11-4    Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Cook line **Warning**
36-73-4    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen, prep, bar **Warning**
36-18-4    Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen and bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-4    Basic - Floor tiles missing. In the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-23-4    Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Walk in cooler fans **Warning**
23-19-4    Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator., stove top, **Warning**
14-38-4    Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk bins **Warning**
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, bulk floor **Warning**
23-07-4    Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
36-24-5    Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile missing and tiles are loose near 3 compartment sink and back hand wash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-70-4    Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Behind fan units, service called **Warning**
10-08-4    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-62-4    Basic - Light not functioning. Several in kitchen and prep areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6    Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
29-08-4    Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at 3 compartment sink, leaks when on **Warning**
14-41-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
36-26-4    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind 3 compartment sink and ware washer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-2    High Priority - High - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
03A-02-4    High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler : beef (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked poblano (45°F - Cold Holding); pork (45°F - Cold Holding); sauce (45°F - Cold Holding); Poultry (77°F - Cooling) **Warning**
02C-01-4    High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork, beef, brown sauce **Warning**
22-22-4    Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-03-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Scrubbies **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-23-4    Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 86° **Warning**
27-24-4    Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 86° **Warning**
22-31-4    Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Wic shelves, shelf under prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, beef, brown sauce **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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