LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA

Name: LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA
Address: 200 SW 107 AVE, SWEETWATER, FL, 331741420, US

200 SW 107 AVE, SWEETWATER, FL 331741420

License #2314173

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 64.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

5.5 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sugar cane stored on walk in cooler floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to cook line.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) thawing at room temperature at prep area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding; Rice with beans (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beans inside walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding; Rice with beans (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before. **Repeat Violation**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (112F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (108F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter. Operator turned up heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small trays inside hand washing sink at sandwich station.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sugar cane stored on walk in cooler floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar container with handle in contact with product at kitchen entrance.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for lo re than a day Operator discarded the products.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for lo re than a day Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris across cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously tray inside hand sink at sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to washing area. Operator provided.
[16-59-1] Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**