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Licensee
Name: EL PUNTO LATINO RESTAURANT & BAR License Number: SEA6217536
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2019
Primary Status: Closed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 2862 GULF TO BAY BLVD STE D
CLEARWATER, FL 33759

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 07/05/2019 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
35A-03-4    Basic - -Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in slide door hinge and 1 dead roach inside freeze by hand wash sink in back kitchen , 1 dead roach on floor by back door near storage area by bar - three dead bees in window sill behind freezer near hot water heater
36-73-4    Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.corners at cook line - behind ice machine - wall soiled at cook line
25-05-4    Basic - -Single-service articles improperly stored.box of cups storage on floor in storage area near bar - to go boxes not inverted on storage shelf by bar and on top shelf in back kitchen areas **Corrected On-Site**
23-06-4    Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of microwave **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4    Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
36-24-5    Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near bar door by restrooms and bar area
10-01-4    Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside bulk container of dry rice in dry storage area of back kitchen
22-19-4    Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.cook line **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6    Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-5    Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Cook line and beer cooler at front counter
14-41-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
49-05-4    Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Paint thinner stored on top of gas hot water heater in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4    High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee not sanitizing food container - discussed proper wash-rinse- sanitize- air dry with employee - employee properly cleaned food container **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-03-5    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw seafood **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor under triple sink in back kitchen
22-20-4    Intermediate - -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In back kitchen -inside microwave at cook line
02C-03-4    Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler
22-05-4    Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cook line
53B-15-4    Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer has no knowledge of proper set up of triple sink - washing dishes without sanitizing - discussed proper set up of triple sink - employee set up triple sink **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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