EL PESCAITO

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025. Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside flour container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

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 tuna inside bag in Walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Also, observed chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen. Operator put both products under running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (45 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (45 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator both products have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator stored products inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under and behind cook line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fish containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimps thawing at room temperature on prep sink in kitchen. Operator started to prepare shrimps. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside cracker container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged with food preparation and touched T-shirt and continued preparing food without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained how to wash hands properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled microwave exterior on shelf over reach in cooler inside kitchen.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed RAW FISH CEVICHES not identified as raw items on digital Menu.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with table cleaner not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside salt container. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potato boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. Corrected On-Site

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 handle touching cooked fish inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. soiled microwave interior on shelf over reach in cooler inside kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance. Also, observed soiled shelf inside Walk in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature inside prep sink in kitchen. Operator placed fish inside Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over sauces inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags of shrimps and clams stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed bags. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a potatoes bag stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

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 scoop handle touching sugar at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish heads stored inside thank you bags.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Monday July 10th, 2023. Operator date marked them. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum container stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

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 raw tuna inside reach in cooler. Operator cut bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board by sink inside kitchen. Employee started to clean cutting board. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

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

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under sink inside kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf inside kitchen.

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

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and sink inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on prep table inside kitchen.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature inside sink in kitchen. Operator put fish under running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers under prep table inside kitchen.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2021. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified as raw item on Menu.

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

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

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored in rice container under prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Mayo plastic containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Ice machine at front counter. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf where seasonings are. Also, observed soiled fan cover inside Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on stove.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over butter inside walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside walk in cooler. As per Operator flans were cooked last Monday July 16th, 2021. Operator labeled them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted on shelf over prep sink inside kitchen.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Also observed a bag of potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled on shelf with seasoning inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled fan cover inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up inside container on prep table inside kitchen.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled under prep table inside kitchen.