ESTELAS FAMILY CANTINA
5706 MAIN ST · NEW PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34652
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-4High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Overnight in the cooler, cook states he made them in the morning: refried beans (54°F – Cooling); refried beans (58°F – Cooling) **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-08-6High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 30 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler make station on the right:; shredded mozzarella (46°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45°F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45°F – Cold Holding); sour cream (50°F – Cold Holding) all food in reach in cooler overnight. Sour cream discarded-see stop sale. All other potentially hazardous food was brought to the walk in cooler to chill **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. All in kitchen: 4 under prep table, 10 in hole in wall on right side of reach in cooler make station, 1 under oven , 1 on the left side of freezer **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler make station on the right:; shredded mozzarella (46°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45°F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45°F – Cold Holding); sour cream (50°F – Cold Holding) Walk in cooler over night cooling: refried beans (54°F – Cooling); refried beans (58°F – Cooling) **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Sent to wash **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Scraper and tin foil Corrected on Site: removed **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels supplied **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-34-4Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap supplied **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-16-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling and too deep, and stacked , refried beans (54°F – Cooling); refried beans (58°F – Cooling). Person in Charge states he made them yesterday morning. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge labeled **Warning**
Basic 21
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar Corrected on Site: removed 2 oz soufflé cup **Warning**
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling vent shows damage or is in disrepair. Vent over ware washer is missing **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on dish storage shelf **Warning**
40-07-4Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, radio, watch on shelf with dish storage Corrected on Site: removed by pic **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep sink **Warning**
08B-12-4Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Taco shells on shelf not covered **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen on left side of prep table, hole near hand wash sink in ware wash room, peeling paint behind storage shelf with pan and taco shells. Walls not easily cleanable **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some are moved or missing **Warning**
10-06-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Sugar, flour **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Over prep sink **Warning**
22-04-4Basic – Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam to go containers at the bar **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and ware wash room **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Handle of ice scoop is missing Corrected on Site: owner discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:33 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.