Deerfield-News.com-Deerfield Beach, Fl-A recent DBPR inspection of La Condesa on Airport Road in Boca led to a closure of the restaurant. Below is the complete report from the State of Florida DBPR-
Licensee
Name: LA CONDESA MEXICAN RESTAURANT License Number: SEA6022658
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 12/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 3320 AIRPORT RD
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine – Food 08/23/2024 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida’s sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division’s procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation Observation
24-08-4 Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nest in at air drying rack near ice machine.
08B-38-4 Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed tortilla chips stored on floor in kitchen.Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4 Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can available at hand washing sink beside reaching cooler in kitchen.
08B-17-4 Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cucumbers over ready to eat green peppers.
36-27-5 Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls throughout restaurant soiled.
21-38-4 Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor at front line. Operator properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4 High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of caramel toppings in cans dented at food storage rack by ice machine. Operator discarded items.
08A-05-6 High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat salad mix uncovered. At walk in cooler observed raw shrimp over rrrady to eat salsa. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4 High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches found on the wall at the clean utensils rack in the back of the kitchen 1 live roach found on the wall next to the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink in the back of the kitchen.
01B-02-5 High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes prepped at 11:00 (60F at 3:30 – Cooling); diced tomatoes prepped at 11:00 (45F at 3:30- Cooling).
03D-07-5 High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes prepped at 11:00 (60F at 3:30 – Cooling); diced tomatoes prepped at 11:00 (45F at 3:30- Cooling).
03B-01-6 High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried onion rings (82F – Hot Holding) above reach in cooler at prep station in kitchen; cooked pulled pork (109F – Hot Holding) next grill on stand, stored without heat.
41-10-4 High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gasoline stored on shelf at back storage area near exit. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-03-7 Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed F. morales expired 1/19/2024.
41-17-4 Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed grill cleaner not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
