TORTUGAS CUBAN GRILL

6 findings recorded on Aug 10, 2026.

1. Inspector observationItem 4-2B ↗

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Observed employee attempting to sanitize dishes in chemical warewashing machine dispensing 0ppm chlorine.// A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: Instructed person in charge to set up a 3-compartment sink operation to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.//

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 4-2B

   Code .05(6)(n)

   Observed employee attempting to sanitize dishes in chemical warewashing machine dispensing 0ppm chlorine.// A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: Instructed person in charge to set up a 3-compartment sink operation to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes.//

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

   Correction status not recorded

2. Inspector observationItem 6-1A ↗

   Cold holding

   Observed several time/temperature control for safety foods cold holding above 41F (see temperature log).// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods were discarded.//

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 6-1A

   Code .04(6)(f)

   Observed several time/temperature control for safety foods cold holding above 41F (see temperature log).// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods were discarded.//

   Official report · Item 6-1A ↗

   Correction status not recorded

3. Inspector observationItem 6-1D ↗

   Time as a public health control

   Observed garlic oil, cut lettuce, and cut tomato intended to be on time control with no label to indicate when the time control period started or ended.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be discarded; (P) 4) food in unmarked…

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Inspection item 6-1D

   Code .04(6)(i)

   Observed garlic oil, cut lettuce, and cut tomato intended to be on time control with no label to indicate when the time control period started or ended.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be discarded; (P) 4) food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded; (P) 5) written procedures for TPHC (including methods of compliance with cooling foods is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated) shall be created in advance, kept in the food service establishment, and made available upon the Health Authorities request. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Food was discarded.//

   Official report · Item 6-1D ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.