RESTAURANTE CHAPIN VASQUEZ
773 US 41 BYPASS S, Venice FL 34285
Last inspected Jan 2, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
AUG 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed operator copies of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed that operator has expanded locations into adjoining unit and have removed wall in the two units. Operator has installed retail market into area and has added hot buffet, line and new cooling units throughout location.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed milk pudding cups in reach-in-cooler not pro labeled with item name, date packaged and location prepared.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cooks service line is not protected from public by sneezing guard
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, beef and chicken over cooked vegetable in reach-in-cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach-in-cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed that operator has expanded locations into adjoining unit and have removed wall in the two units. Operator has installed retail market into area and has added hot buffet, line and new cooling units throughout location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetable, cut and marinated beef and portioned sauce in reach-in-coolers prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed milk pudding cups in reach-in-cooler not pro labeled with item name, date packaged and location prepared.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potatoes and carrots on bottom shelf of prep table not 6 inches off floor.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed covered ice container next to hand wash sink exposed to splashing.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice and case of canned beans on floor at dry storage rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork butt thawing in sink without running water. Operator employee move meat to reach-in cooler.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (109F - Hot Holding); beans (115F - Hot Holding)at cooks line steam table. Employee stated item were cooked and placed on steam table 2 hours prior and were both. Observed steam table was not plugged in at time of inspection. Employee placed items steam bath on stove top and reheated to 167F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed operator copies of Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 co of Employee Health Agreement and observed current employees complete forms.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating and drinking at cooks line. Educated employee on pro procedures
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment at back of kitchen. Observed employee remove tape.
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