PALENQUE RESTAURANT #7 LLC Inspection – November 20, 2024

High Priority 1

#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Staff provided paper. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jorge, working for more than 60 days, with no proof of training.

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and provided reporting agreements to staff during inspection. Staff signed reporting agreements during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

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Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on right side of walk-in cooler.

#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster vie email.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ham, chorizo, and spaghetti not covered at reach-in cooler near three compartment sink.

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