LOS ROQUES GOURMET & GRILL INC

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed RIB SOUP (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired more than sixty days, since October 1st, 2025. Operator paid during inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs at walk in cooler stored over unwashed vegetables.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed RIB SOUP (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal parts on shelf over three compartment sink not inverted.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in cooler employee food, not separated from ready to eat items, employee removed personal food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic bins of who,e fish and raw beef and pork stored on the floor at walk in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink leaking.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on October 1st ,2023 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at work station with deep marks and no longer easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled with mold Like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed ground beef empanadas inside thank you bags at reach-in cooler at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure. Repeat Violation

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 raw beef at walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters gage not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler soiled across from fryers. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter blocked by large plastic bin. Coached operator on correct procedure.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler and hand washing sink at front counter. Coached operator on correct procedure.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to portion cooked white rice at steam table.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal containers stored on oven not stored inverted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelet at presentation area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, a plastic bucket of sea food mix, and plastic containers of fish stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Also observed, corn meal boxes and box frying oil stored on floor in hallway leading to bathrooms. Coached operator on correct procedure. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap on soil at back of establishment.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach-in cooler and table at cook line. Knives were removed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 85F at cook line. Chef moved container to grill for heating up. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior spiked at steam table.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at men's bathroom. Coached operator on correct procedure.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from fryers soiled and soiled kitchen handwash sink located next to mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored at front counter and next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Base red fish thawing at room temperature next to oven.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above u washed produce at walk-in cooler. Chef arranged products correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) as reach-in cooler at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Products were over to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached operator on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler soiled across from fryers.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen and front counter hand washing sinks. Paper towels were placed for both areas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self-closing mechanism was broken at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor, under counters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler at cook line with an ambient temperature of 60F. TCS products were moved out of u it.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryer station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of plantains and soup stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 81F at cook line. Chef moved container to grill for heating up. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored at front counter and next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not kept inverted located on top of convection oven at kitchen area. Observed large pots and lids stored on kitchen floor, under counters and between equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor, under counters. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area. Observed at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located across from fryer station. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler, located across from fryer station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed women's and men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self-closing mechanism was broken at time of inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish inside the walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken under the raw fish Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding)Caramelized onions (56F - Cold holding) located in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator was left overnight, more than four hours. Operator discarded food items in trash.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat soup (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler and shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, less than 4 hours. Operator placed soup inside reach in freezer and placed cheese and sausage into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed fresh garlic in oil (89F - Cold Holding) on preparation table across the cook line. Operator placed food items on ice for rapid cooling. Observed coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding)Caramelized onions (56F - Cold holding) located in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator was left overnight, more than four hours. Operator discarded food items in trash. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment received fresh oysters, no previous tags provided by chef. As per chef oysters were last received on Saturday. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on preparation table across cook line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at hand wash sink in kitchen next to mop sink. Operator provide the paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom missing hinged door closer and women's door hinged in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located next to convection oven at kitchen area.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tilapia not removed from reduced oxygen packaging stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the tilapia from the packages. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on preparation table across from cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked meat soup, oranges and plantains stored on floor under shelves inside walk in cooler. Operator removed all food items from walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield over storage shelve in kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust located at reach in cooler gaskets across the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located next to steam table in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located at hose of three compartment sink.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several different items inside shopping bags in the white upright freezer. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package with corvina at a temperature of 43°F. Still in the sealed package. The manager discarded it.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (53F); butter (53F - Cold Holding)in the preparation reach in cooler. As per the manager the items were placed in the cooler approximately one hour ago. The manager removed the items and put in the walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - 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. Poster provided via email.

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a the preparation reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large plastic container in the sink. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign provided via email and the operator printed it and posted it during the inspection.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler across from the fryer.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package with corvina at a temperature of 43°F. Still in the sealed package. The manager discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of the oven.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several large plastic containers on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage and a mold like substance above the triple sink.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the preparation reach in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand washing sink dripping water from a pipe.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the freezers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different items not labeled.

Basic - Worn, observed the walk-in cooler floor worn. Repeat Violation

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensils in a stainless steel pan with a water temperature of 83°F. The owner poured out the water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in the chest and upright freezer in shopping bags.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish being stored above fruit in the walk in cooler. The owner moved the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding) at the preparation reach in cooler. The manager discarded the items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several pans on top of oven not inverted. The owner inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on the shelf above the triple sink.

Basic - Worn, floor. The walk-in cooler floor is in disrepair.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over coleslaw in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

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 poster to person in charge. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket stored in hand sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory for raw oysters to person in charge. Person in charge displayed poster on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of the oven in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Beef broth stored on the floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Time Extended