Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

CAO BAKERY & CAFE

16701 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 Intermediate
Mar 3, 2026
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 24408538

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

22-31-4

Detail 24408539

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. Repeat Violation

14-14-4

Detail 24408542

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a metal brush used with food. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24408536

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

14-11-5

Detail 24408544

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24408543

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk stored on the floor of the wall in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 24408537

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the wall and the preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24408541

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.

33-16-4

Detail 24408540

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24408545

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table at the front line. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24180730

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed can opener soiled at the kitchen area. Time Extended

14-21-4

Detail 24180733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener soiled next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed can opener soiled next to three compartment sink. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24180732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter. Time Extended

13-07-4

Detail 24180731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed no employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24180734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both reach in cooler next to griddle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed torn gaskets at both reach in cooler next to griddle. Time Extended

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 11Intermediate: 6Basic: 19Total: 36

22-42-4

Detail 24168488

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at the front counter. Chlorine was 0 ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 24168504

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 24168506

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 answering phone call and then continued handling food without washing hand first. Warning

08B-27-4

Detail 24168498

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed oranges stored on the same dirty box at the front counter. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 24168492

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing utensils properly. Employee was coached. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 24168512

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately about 20 ants crawling on the wall behind the three compartment sink and approximately 15 crawling on prep table next to three compartment sink. Warning

01B-14-4

Detail 24168491

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed crack egg inside prep table next to sauté station. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 24168493

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24168496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef pastries (105F - Hot Holding); croquettes (126F - Hot Holding), as per employee food was cooked less than 40 minutes ago. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24168509

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of bleach stored above clean equipments by the three compartment sink. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 24168516

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at three compartment sink was +300ppm. Employee adjust sanitizer to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 24168495

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know how to sanitize utensils at the front counter. Employee was coached. Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 24168508

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee did not know how to sanitize utensils. They were rinsing utensils after being sanitized. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24168514

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at the kitchen area. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24168505

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to the exit door. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24168510

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at the walk in cooler and next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24168482

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef no date marked inside reach in cooler at the front counter. As per employee beef was cooked 2 days ago. Warning

14-21-4

Detail 24168489

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Observed can opener soiled next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24168515

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

24-06-4

Detail 24168484

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipments stored on a rusted and soiled rack next to three compartment sink and at the walk in cooler. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24168499

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license no display. Last license displayed from 10/01/24 at the front counter. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24168497

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple uncovered cups stored above preparation table. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 24168503

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food not segregated from food served to public inside the walk in cooler. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24168481

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cigarettes, cups,, purse, and keys store above preparation table and on a rack stored with clean utensils. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 24168501

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning

22-54-4

Detail 24168483

Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24168490

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at both reach in cooler next to griddle. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24168511

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed syrup container stored on the floor next to rotary oven. Employee stored syrup at least 6" inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24168502

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine at the front counter. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24168486

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store between wall and prep table next to three compartment sink. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24168513

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to the exit door. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24168500

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24168485

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24168487

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not cover in reach in cooler next to griddle. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24168507

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24168494

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the back of three compartment sink and by the mop sink. Warning

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 23601699

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. License expired on October 1st 2024. Operator showed receipt from previous inspection and license was paid for. Validation number 248242152 Batch Trace number 6638611 Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 23601697

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23601694

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is being conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23601696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter soiled with debris. Observed vent in walk soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

13-07-4

Detail 23601698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 23601695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with lid open. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 23601700

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed light at walk in freezer not illuminating sufficiently and properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

22-42-4

Detail 23599466

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink sanitizer 10ppm. Operator added chlorine sanitizer with a final reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23599464

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired license. License expired on October 1st 2024. Operator showed receipt from previous inspection and license was paid for. Validation number 248242152 Batch Trace number 6638611 Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23599463

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at walk in cooler MEAT PASTRIES (49F - Cold Holding); PREPARED SANDWICHES (56F - Cold Holding); CREAM CHEESE (47F - Cold Holding); SMALL MEAT PASTRIES (52F - Cold Holding); croissant sandwich ;EMPANADAS (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator more than four hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23599468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler MEAT PASTRIES (49F - Cold Holding); PREPARED SANDWICHES (56F - Cold Holding); CREAM CHEESE (47F - Cold Holding); SMALL MEAT PASTRIES (52F - Cold Holding); croissant sandwich ;EMPANADAS (50F - Cold Holding), as per operator more than four hours. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23599470

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table soiled. Observed lid at cook line preparation station soiled with food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23599474

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter with plastic cups and tongs in it. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23599476

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23599467

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of reach in cooler across from flattop soiled. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23599475

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is being conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23599477

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter soiled with debris. Observed vent in walk soiled with mold like substance. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 23599469

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 walk in cooler ambient temperature at 55F. During in inspection operator moved remains TCS food to a walk in cooler for rapid cooling and technician arrived during inspection to fix cooling unit. Technician finished working on unit with final temperature of 39F Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23599473

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23599465

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs stored at outside walk in cooler stored on the floor. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23599471

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with lid open. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23599472

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior shelves at reach in cooler across flattop soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from fryers soiled. Warning

38-04-4

Detail 23599462

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed light at walk in freezer not illuminating sufficiently and properly. Warning

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-42-4

Detail 23394007

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket 200plus ppm. Manager diluted solution with a final reading of 50ppm Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23394009

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired as per owner, renewal was paid on 9/10/24 and waiting for license to be sent Validation number 248242152 Batch trace number 6638611 Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23394008

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen case of raw pork stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Manager placed product on shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-68-5

Detail 23394010

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease like substance on the wall behind flat top griddle.

33-16-4

Detail 23394006

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Manager closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 22776688

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook removed gloves, continued to find an infection on his mobile device, then put new set of gloves on to continue cooking and failed to wash hands prior. Coached cook on proper hand washing techniques, cook washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22776684

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

08B-47-4

Detail 22776687

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed cases of ham croquettes stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22776685

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, located at cook line. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22776686

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at all HWS station.

22-16-4

Detail 22776683

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, cooler in front of the oven at cook line. Repeat Violation

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 22463048

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice cooker observed cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: During the callback inspection observed cooked rice 105F, as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee reheating rice. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22463049

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Time Extended

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 22

41-07-4

Detail 22185168

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed fish oil pills, Tylenol stored on a shelf above the preparation table next to the three compartment sink near food. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22185177

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the Walking cooler observed Raw chicken stored over raw pork chorizo, sweet plantains. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22185181

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the rice cooker observed cooked rice (125F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22185172

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22185175

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

31A-09-4

Detail 22185179

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large water bottle stored in the hand wash sink located in the front counter. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22185183

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Noel Santos, Daniela Rodriguez, Daylin Gonzalez, working for over 60 days. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22185176

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. Warning

24-27-4

Detail 22185174

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single Service cups, single service lid stored next to the hand sink exposed to splash. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22185182

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22185164

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the preparation table located next to the three compartment sink, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22185169

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's watch stored on the preparation table in the pastry area, prescription glasses stored in a container with a knife used to prepare food. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22185171

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22185165

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. WIF has food debris on the floor. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22185166

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw turkey stored on the walk in freezer floor . Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22185184

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the sugar container located in the storage area. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22185180

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22185170

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. WIF door gasket soiled with slime accumulation. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22185173

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in the preparation table by the office, interior soiled. Warning

38-04-4

Detail 22185178

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22185167

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

21-02-4

Detail 22185185

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

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21755989

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small baking trays stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen.

53B-01-5

Detail 21755982

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. Kirian Estrada, Daisel Rodriguez, Blanca Cortez.

24-05-4

Detail 21755988

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pot on strage shelf above the three compartment sink.

50-09-4

Detail 21755987

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-47-4

Detail 21755985

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk cooler observed sandwiches stored in a container on the floor. Manager picked it up. Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 21755984

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler located in the cook line.

38-04-4

Detail 21755983

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. As per manager a new light has been ordered.

02D-01-5

Detail 21755986

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In plastic bottles observed oil and vinaigrette not labeled with the common name, stored on shelf above the reach in cooler located in front of the fryer.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 21697024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21697023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: Time Extended

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 21327617

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. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for Noel Santos, Mario Llerena, Yenelys Cuentas, Tomas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21327618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 21327619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 21318041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on shelves near the walk in cooler observed beef empanadas (88-112F - Hot Holding), as per employee for about an hour. Employee reheating food. On hot holding unit located at front counter observed ham, chicken croquettes (110-112F - Hot Holding); beef, cheese, chicken empanadas (110-112F - Cold Holding); cheese sticks (110-112F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese croissant (110-112F - Hot Holding), operator stated that food was held in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21318048

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 big 6 handout to person in charge. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21318046

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21318043

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21318044

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. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for Noel Santos, Mario Llerena, Yenelys Cuentas, Tomas. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21318047

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21318042

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

22-08-4

Detail 21318045

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave stored on shelves next to hand sink located in the kitchen. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 21318050

Basic - Light not functioning. In the walk in freezer. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21318049

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For reach in cooler located by the coffee station at front counter. Warning

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21029900

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line with accumulated food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line with accumulated food debris. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line with accumulated food debris. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21029897

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21029904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing ground beef not wearing hair net. Person in charge informed employee hair restraint is required . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed cook preparing food with no hair restraint. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed employee preparing cakes with no hair restraint. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21029898

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at walk in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at walk in freezer. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21029901

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of corn syrup stored on the floor at preparation area. Observed containers of croquettes and French fries stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed containers of corn syrup stored on the floor at preparation area. Observed containers of croquettes and French fries stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed containers of croquettes and French fries stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21029899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on the floor at front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed single service cups stored on the floor at front counter area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed single service cups stored on the floor at front counter area. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21029903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of empanadas and pastries not covered at the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed trays of empanadas and pastries not covered at the walk in freezer. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed trays of empanadas and pastries not covered at the walk in freezer. Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 21029902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-21: Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Time Extended

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

03B-01-6

Detail 21009867

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (102 F - Hot Holding); egg with bacon (103 F - Hot Holding) at display case at front counter area. As per person in charge, less than 2 hours. Advised person in charge to reheat to 165 F. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed croquettes at 117F, eggs 109F; beef empanada 107F all hot holding at front counter area. As per person in charge, less than 4 hours. Advised person in charge to reheat to 165F. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

53A-03-7

Detail 21009860

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed Food Manager Certificate for Alejandro Santos expired on 01-06-2017 provided by National Restaurant Association. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21009862

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line with accumulated food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line with accumulated food debris. Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 21009859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of flour. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed plastic cup stored inside container of flour. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21009869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21009861

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing ground beef not wearing hair net. Person in charge informed employee hair restraint is required . Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed cook preparing food with no hair restraint. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21009870

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at walk in freezer. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21009863

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of corn syrup stored on the floor at preparation area. Observed containers of croquettes and French fries stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed containers of corn syrup stored on the floor at preparation area. Observed containers of croquettes and French fries stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21009858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on the floor at front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed single service cups stored on the floor at front counter area. Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 21009868

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line and storage shelves across from cook line. Person in charge inverted items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line and storage shelves across from cook line. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21009866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of empanadas and pastries not covered at the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed trays of empanadas and pastries not covered at the walk in freezer. Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 21009864

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21009865

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at cook line and ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at cook line and ware washing area. Time Extended

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 18

08A-08-5

Detail 20854366

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored inside container with onions. Employee removed onions from container. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20854361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (102 F - Hot Holding); egg with bacon (103 F - Hot Holding) at display case at front counter area. As per person in charge, less than 2 hours. Advised person in charge to reheat to 165 F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20854363

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20854371

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line with accumulated food debris. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20854370

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at hand sink located near back exit door. Person in charge replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20854356

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at hand sink near back exit door. Person in charge replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20854358

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs undercooked no consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided person in charge sign an they posted on wall. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20854369

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of flour. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20854354

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20854365

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing ground beef not wearing hair net. Person in charge informed employee hair restraint is required . Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20854368

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at walk in freezer. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20854362

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of corn syrup stored on the floor at preparation area. Observed containers of croquettes and French fries stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20854364

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at hand sink near back exit door, ware washing area, front counter and men's and women's bathroom. Printed and provided person in charge with hand washing signs. Corrective Action Taken Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20854355

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on the floor at front counter area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20854359

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line and storage shelves across from cook line. Person in charge inverted items. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20854357

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed trays of empanadas and pastries not covered at the walk in freezer. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 20854367

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20854360

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at cook line and ware washing area. Warning

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

05-08-4

Detail 20579181

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20579186

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed front service area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed front service area. Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 20579184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of fries and croquetas inside walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of fries and croquetas inside walk-in freezer. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20579185

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front hot holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front hot holding unit. Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 20579182

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: No copy of latest inspection report available. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20579183

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Observed multiple reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen area. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20579180

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to hand wash sink near exit back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-12: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to hand wash sink near exit back door. Time Extended

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 15Total: 23

22-52-4

Detail 20375992

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator correct concentration to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20375982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

14-04-4

Detail 20375979

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed next to pastry area. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20375989

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

05-08-4

Detail 20375994

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20375977

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. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 20375990

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Operator replaced brush with a food grade one. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20375976

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, beef picadillo and a tray of bocaditos prepared more than 24 hours not dated. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20375985

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed front service area. Repeat Violation Warning

24-14-4

Detail 20375988

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean utensils stored between preparation table and wall next to three compartment sink. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20375983

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup above preparation table next to three compartment sink. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20375975

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal purse above single service item at kitchen area. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 20375991

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef and assistant engaging food preparation with personal bracelet. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20375978

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20375986

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of fries and croquetas inside walk-in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20375981

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen cook line, standing water at 81°F as my calibrated thermometer. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20375980

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front hot holding unit. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20375984

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20375974

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20375993

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pastelitos and pastry stored on walk-in cooler not covered or protected. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20375987

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to hand wash sink near exit back door. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20375995

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20375973

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning