CAYO ESQUIVEL SEAFOOD REST&MKT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over oysters. Operator removed chicken on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler at preparation area by the front counter observed flan (56F - Cold Holding); tres leches cake (55F - Cold Holding); chocolate cake filled with cream (57F - Cold Holding), operator stated that all these desserts have been in the cooler for over 4 hours. Operator discarded food while finishing the Inspection Report. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line on the preparation table heavy cream (72F - Cold Holding), as per cook for about an hour. Operator placed it back to the cooler to rapidly cool. In the walk in cooler closest to the cook line observed raw fish (46 F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (44F - Cold Holding), as per cook the walk in cooler door was kept open for a little while, less than 1 hour ago. Instructed operator to maintain the walk in cooler door closed to let food cool rapidly. In the reach in cooler at preparation area by the front counter observed flan (56F - Cold Holding); tres leches cake (55F - Cold Holding); chocolate cake filled with cream (57F - Cold Holding), operator stated that all these desserts have been in the cooler for over 4 hours. Operator discarded food while finishing the Inspection Report. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed in a container containing MSG not labeled. Operator labeled it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer barked in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Floor in the walk in freezer not constructed to be easily cleanable. Also observed floor not easy cleanable at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop touching fish mixed. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 83F at cook line. Warning

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler lid in disrepair, cooler located at cook line. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in freezer cooked octopus stored in container not covered. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, on the preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed reach in cooler lid broken, located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, shelves located by the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with heavy grease accumulation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at cook line gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

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. Sent operator the big 6 handout. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to prep cooler at cook line surface soiled with mold-like substance in some areas. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer basic Food Code cold and hot holding temperature. Coached operator on cold and ht holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hws faucet handle soiled, sink located at kitchen.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on 4 cutting boards stored on pre tables at preparation area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located at kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler located at cook line across from the steam table. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located across from the walk in freezer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the prep cooler at cook line observed raw fish stored over bread, cook Rearrange cooler on site. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a small prep table at cook line observed fresh garlic in oil (87F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hours, employee placed it back in the cooler to rapidly cool.

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

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice bin inside the walk in cooler with some pink mold growth.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic pans wet nesting on drying racks across from the DW machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout too deep at prep area by the walk in cooler.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic container lids cracked.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over standing mixer and prep table at preparation area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation by kitchen. Observed mixer soiled at preparation area by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Container with no handle inside rice container located near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank not secure at coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling in disrepair by seating area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen, dishwashing area and dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located at storage room. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer at fish station - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer at cook line with grease. Observed hood soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed hood soiled at kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Squeeze bottles at preparation table at kitchen not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked, operator placed the date mark on the soup that was prepared 12/19/23. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles across from the cook line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the ware washing station.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

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

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.

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.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards at preparation area.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a wrist watch. Cook removed wrist watch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle at sink next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by walk in freezer in disrepair, missing tiles. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 90F At kitchen. Employee discarded water and removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of white refrigerator soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers shelves at cooking line rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, cut fish and sliced tomatoes no covered. Manager covered food containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored on top of container with mashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Manager stored raw beef container on shelve under ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed plastic container with raw chicken stored over boxes with raw oysters ins walk in cooler. Manager moved raw chicken container to a different unit and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags no marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned can opener during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta container inside walk in cooler, and cream brûlée according to the chef prepared the day before, nod date labeled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used to dispense rice inside rice bucket. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates not inverted by soup station.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid in chest freezer broken hinges. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes stored on the floor, seafood mix boxes inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to walk-in freezer tiles missing on the wall Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer floor and door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above white refrigerator and storage shelf on preparation area, light no shield. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers at cooking line soiled, and door handles on walk in coolers and freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers at kitchen and butter and desserts vertical cooler next to bread oven. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2021 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over containers with shredded lettuce inside walk in cooler. Manager stored raw food under ready to eat food . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid broken, and shelf under preparation table corroded and with a hole, next to walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to walk in freezer tiles missing on wall. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer and chest freezer next to soups steam table . Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed lights no functioning at preparation, and storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over preparation area contiguous to kitchen.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers at kitchen preparation area.

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink on kitchen area.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense dry rice, no no handles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, watch and eye glass on top of preparation table. Employee moved personal items from preparation table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under table by mop sink severe corrosion, and lid for desserts chest freezer on kitchen.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooked rice stored in walk in cooler floor. Employee stored food container on shelf above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at window between preparation area and kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers at cooking line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation