ALEX CAFETERIA RESTAURANT Inspection – February 19, 2025

High Priority 1

#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef inside of thank you bags inside of the white reach in freezer located in the back.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the front counter hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#10Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Aleyda Balladare, Daina Palacios expired on 01/26/25

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, boxes of cooking vegetables oil stored on the back area floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning in the kitchen area.

#5Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not organized with boxes, and equipment not in use.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork chops not covered inside of the reach in freezer.

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