ARLENES KITCHEN MEXICAN AMERICAN CUISINE
14939 E HWY 316, Fort Mc Coy FL 32134
Last inspected May 3, 2024 · 5 visits since September 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since opening. Operator states reach in cooler has had issue keeping temperature during operation and is in the process of repairing or replacing. Operator closing for the day and discarding all food from the reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since opening. Operator states reach in cooler has had issue keeping temperature during operation and is in the process of repairing or replacing. Operator closing for the day and discarding all food from the reach in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bacon. Per operator eggs not for customers and removed the eggs to be discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since opening. Operator states reach in cooler has had issue keeping temperature during operation and is in the process of repairing or replacing. Operator closing for the day and discarding all food from the reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler since opening. Operator states reach in cooler has had issue keeping temperature during operation and is in the process of repairing or replacing. Operator closing for the day and discarding all food from the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Various chemical spray bottles of sanitizer on prep station next to the three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No well water report available.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons stored on dry storage shelf over condiments and tortillas. Operator relocated the aprons.
Food stored on floor. Beverage bottles for customer stored on the floor. Bottle water for cooking stored on the floor. Ketchup container box stored on the floor. Operator began relocating items.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep station next to the three compartment sink has water damage and sealed raised and chipped, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Operator in the process of fixing the prep station.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not printed on the mfdv.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service hinged lid container stored on the floor. Operator relocated the single service items.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer turned on and stored on the opposite side of the trailer from the hood system used for fried Oreos per operator. Operator states unlikely to continue using separate fryer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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