Dia Y Noche Cafe

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw beef over precooked tamal en casuela. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced onions in the refrigerator at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over bacon at refrigerator located at cook line.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottler of degreaser stored next to the microwave and also above the slicer at kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located at preparation area soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a container over the preparation table table not labeled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whole cheese blocks (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork chunks (50 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding), cook and owner stated that all these food products were under 41f less than 4 hours ago. Owner transferred all food to walk in freezer to rapidly cool down food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed in the walk in cooler cheese 48F, raw chicken 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, ham 43F. **Admin Complaint**

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on the wall above the hood systems in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing a plates, dishes without disinfecting them after. Instructed employee and manager how to properly sanitize dishes, also sent manager the poster with of how to properly sanitize equipments. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); whole cheese blocks (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork chunks (50 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding), cook and owner stated that all these food products were under 41f less than 4 hours ago. Owner transferred all food to walk in freezer to rapidly cool down food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw eggs than continued to serve and prepare food without washing her hands. **Warning**

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with the big poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook washing her hands in the three compartment sink. **Warning**

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemicals strips. **Warning**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager not able to answer cold/hot holding temperature to maintain food stipulated by the food code. Reviewed and tested manager and cook several times to teach and reenforced knowledge, also sent manager poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container stored on preparation table at cook line. **Warning**

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Warning**

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees sprite stored in the reach in cooler next to the steam table at cook line. **Warning**

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on the wall above the hood systems in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed mash potatoes powder and bread crumbs not identified by common name. **Warning**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Sprite can on the cutting bread attached to the steam table at cook line. **Warning**

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking sprite while prepping food in the kitchen. **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the upright cooler observed employees water bottle, personal drinks not separate from food served to the customers. **Warning**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep/Storage table by the walk in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In the upright cooler observed several plastic containers with the lid cracked. **Warning**

Employee Health Policies Present

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

Toilet Rooms Maintained

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes in the three compartment sink, then continued to prep food with washing hands prior.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over sliced onions, sliced limes, glass door upright cooler located next to the steam table in the kitchen.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on 09-24 for Yadanys Mendez, Rosmery Hernandez.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed single use containers stored in the hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed all containers on site. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some water stains on ceiling tiles at kitchen.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front counter observed clean utensils, plates, cup stored on dying rack next to hand sink exposed to splash.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored over food containers on a small prep table by the walk in cooler.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container packed Tamal en Casuela not 6 inches off the floor in the WIF.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in prep area with some grease buildup.