LA SANTA TAQUERIA BISCAYNE Inspection – September 13, 2024

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (45F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (47F – Cold Holding). Manager put ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed next to ice machine.

#11Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at kitchen area.

Basic 8

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on preparation area. Manager inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint at preparation area.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back exit door.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover inside walk in cooler.

#7Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks at preparation area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.

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