Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

CASA SANTIAGO LATIN CUISINE

11150 OKEECHOBEE BLVD STE E, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jun 13, 2025
City
Royal Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Delinquent
Inspections
21

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.

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23824912

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter glass reach in cooler- milk 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: At front counter glass reach in cooler- milk 49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 23824911

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for cooked onions held under time as a public health control. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: No time mark for cooked onions held under time as a public health control.- operator time marked for reaming 2.5 hours.Corrected On-Site Warning Admin Complaint

23-24-4

Detail 23824913

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23824910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23824909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Time Extended

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 23819172

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At tall reach in cooler at prep area- cooked beans 45F at 10:30 to 45F at 11:00( cooling since 8:00)- food stored in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23819178

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face and then started preparing food for order without washing their hands - educated operator- employee washed hands. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23819173

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler- raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice- educated operator- employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-02-4

Detail 23819175

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At dinning room server cleared table with dirty dishes - than proceeded to make coffee for an order without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23819183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter glass reach in cooler- milk 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23819176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for cooked onions held under time as a public health control. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23819185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- Mojo 82F- hot holding-food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 20. Inures- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23819177

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area- chemical spray bottle stored over clean baking trays- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23819181

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler by cookline- sliced cheese 49-51F at 10:35 to 49-51F at 11:10 ( cooling since 8:00), cut ham 49-51F at 10:35 to 49-51F at 11:10 ( cooling since 8:00) - at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed food in reach in freezer to quick chill. At tall reach in cooler in kitchen area- cut cheese 45-46F at to 45-46F at 11:10( cooling since 8:00) , raw chicken 45-46F at 10:35 to 45-46F at 11:10 ( cooling since 8:00), raw beef 45-46F at 10:35 to 45-46F at 11:10 ( cooling since 8:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator placed ice bags to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23819171

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

23-24-4

Detail 23819184

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23819179

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At strokes closet in prep area- approximately 1 dead roach in clean pastry case- operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23819180

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

23-03-4

Detail 23819182

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23819174

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23819170

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

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23169908

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler- milk 48F- cold holding, tres leches, 45-47F- cold holding, flan 45-47F- cold holding, rice pudding 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At front counter reach in cooler 46-47F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour - operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 23169907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 23165882

High Priority - At walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over container of soup- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 23165880

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed dirty dishes- removed gloves without washing their hands and proceeded to put on new gloves and prepare food for order- educated operator - employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 23165883

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dish washing area- approximately one small flying insect landing on dish machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 23165885

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep area/ cook line counter- Raw shell eggs 65F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1hour- left out on counter- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. At walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs 70F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operators moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23165881

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler- milk 48F- cold holding, tres leches, 45-47F- cold holding, flan 45-47F- cold holding, rice pudding 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23165889

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler- milk 48F- cold holding, tres leches, 45-47F- cold holding, flan 45-47F- cold holding, rice pudding 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23165888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- Cooked onions 86F- hot holding- food left out on counter for 1 hour- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. At front line- Meat pastries 86F- hot holding- food out of tmeprstur for 2.5 hours- operator moved to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23165884

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwashing sink- metal container inside sink - operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 23165879

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 4 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 23165887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled throughout the establishment.

21-12-4

Detail 23165886

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled/ damp wiping cloth stored on clean dish counter of dish washing machine - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-74-7

Detail 22991800

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. See Violation 03A-03-5/walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-20: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 22990399

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: 3 live roaches inside walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 22990403

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At walk-in cooler; Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 100+ dead roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Bread/unbaked uncovered pastries/tomatoes/onions/lettuce/carrots/potatoes/peppers/plantains/limes. See Stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: 3 live roaches inside walk-in cooler. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22990402

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (78F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At flip top cooler; Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22990401

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At flip top cooler; Swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. . Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 22990400

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. See Violation 03A-03-5/walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

Jul 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22986092

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen, flying around/landing on cutting boards. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22986091

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22986088

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (78F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22986086

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At walk-in cooler; Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 100+ dead roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Bread/unbaked uncovered pastries/tomatoes/onions/lettuce/carrots/potatoes/peppers/plantains/limes. See Stop Sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22986087

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (78F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22986090

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22986085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (97F - Hot Holding). Operator stated held 2 hours, moved to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22986093

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top cooler; cut lettuce (46F -Ambient Cooling 9:40am/48F - Ambient Cooling 10:15am)7am; cut tomatoes (46F -Ambient Cooling 9:40am/46F - Ambient Cooling 10:15am)7am. Operator stated lettuce and tomatoes cut at 7am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to upright right reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22986089

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. See Violation 03A-03-5/walk-in cooler. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22986094

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 100+ dead roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Approximately 20 dead roaches in kitchen next to flip top cooler outside of walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-05-4

Detail 22900253

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Two cans of household pesticide stored above reach in freezer in back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Observed can of raid on kitchen storage shelf. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22900249

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately one dead roach on floor by hallway leading to employee bathroom. Approximately one dead roach on floor on box of chemicals inside the office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Approximately 2 dead roaches in back prep area Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 22900250

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22900247

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall- throughout cookline/ kitchen and back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22900248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Large amount of Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22900251

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22900252

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment- in back prep area and cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Time Extended

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

41-05-4

Detail 22897699

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Two cans of household pesticide stored above reach in freezer in back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22897700

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler by office- raw shell eggs stored over precooked fries. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22897704

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler - Milk 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22897701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler - Milk 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs 70F- cold holding, raw pork 70F- cold holding , ham 70F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22897695

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by cookline blocked by metal sheet tray- operator removed. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22897697

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwash sink- sponge inside sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 22897693

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately One dead roach inside trap on floor by flip top cooler near office in cook line area- Approximately one dead roach inside trap on floor by reach in freezer by back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22897702

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately one dead roach on floor by hallway leading to employee bathroom. Approximately one dead roach on floor on box of chemicals inside the office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 22897690

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water stored on dry storage shelf over food and single service items. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22897694

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22897698

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor by prep area. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22897696

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall- throughout cookline/ kitchen and back prep area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22897703

Basic - Large amount of Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by back prep area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22897692

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- throughout establishment. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22897691

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment- in back prep area and cookline. Warning

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22760822

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22760821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage / prep area approximately 3 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At cookline area approximately 1 dead roach behind sandwich cooler- operator removed and sanitized area. Complied** Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At back storage prep area- observed 2 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 22756408

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At back storage/ prep area- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on speed racks with Cuban bread and flour. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage/prep area approximately 3 live roaches crawling on speed racks with clean pots, pans and cooking utensils- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At time of inspection observed approximately 1 live roaches crawling on floor near office in kitchen- operator killed/ removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 22756406

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22756407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage / prep area approximately 3 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At cookline area approximately 1 dead roach behind sandwich cooler- operator removed and sanitized area. Complied** Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22756405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 22752257

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At back storage/ prep area- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on speed racks with Cuban bread and flour. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage/prep area approximately 3 live roaches crawling on speed racks with clean pots, pans and cooking utensils- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22752256

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22752258

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-03-27: Time Extended

35A-06-4

Detail 22752260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. At dishmachine - one dead roach in trap on top of the dishmachine- operator removed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back prep area approximately 1 dead roach in trap- operator removed. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22752261

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage / prep area approximately 3 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22752259

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 18

12A-27-4

Detail 22749097

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs - changed gloves and proceeded to plate food for order with out washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands.

12A-13-4

Detail 22749093

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone then proceeded to handle food for order without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 22749096

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Throughout kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on reach in coolers and prep counters.

41-05-4

Detail 22749098

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Employee using house hold bug spray- too kill live roaches and insects- at back prep area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22749087

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cooked shreeded beef- operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22749100

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At back storage/ prep area- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on speed racks with Cuban bread and flour.

03A-02-5

Detail 22749104

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-Raw shell eggs 60F- cold holding, cheese 55-60F- cold holding, ham 55-60F- cold holding, cooked pork 55-60F cold holding , empanadas 55-60F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At front counter cooler-Milk 49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food taken out of cooler to make drinks- food out of temperature for 30 minutes. At storage shelf by cookline-Raw shell eggs 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature 1.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22749094

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter - containers of bug repellent, sanitizer and glue stored over large container of sugar.

11-07-5

Detail 22749102

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 22749101

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- at handwash sink by cookline and front counter- operator provided.

53B-13-5

Detail 22749090

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 22749095

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler - cooked pork made Saturday 03/23/24 operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 22749091

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. At dishmachine - one dead roach in trap on top of the dishmachine- operator removed.

35A-03-4

Detail 22749089

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22749088

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee above ice machine at back prep area. Corrective Action Taken

10-17-4

Detail 22749092

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife between prep counter and wall - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22749103

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22749099

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping clothes stored on prep counters and above shelves at kitchen area.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

05-03-4

Detail 22295111

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer at range of 50-52F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 22295109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22295110

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22291361

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs over cooked pork - operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22291364

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-cooked rice 61F- cold holding, raw shell eggs 61F- cold holding, cooked pork 61F- cold holding, cooked onions and peppers 61F- cold holding, shreeded chicken 58-61F- cold holding, cooked beef stew 61F- cold holding, cheese 61F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22291365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-cooked rice 61F- cold holding, raw shell eggs 61F- cold holding, cooked pork 61F- cold holding, cooked onions and peppers 61F- cold holding, shreeded chicken 58-61F- cold holding, cooked beef stew 61F- cold holding, cheese 61F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22291363

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sandwich station - butter 78-80F- hot holding - food left out at room temperature for 2 hours- operator placed on time for remaining 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22291356

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter floor cleaner stored over container of sugar. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22291366

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22291367

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/ Establishment has 5 employees handling food at time of inspection- no certified food manager. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22291368

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- by dish machine- operator provided. Warning

05-03-4

Detail 22291359

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer at range of 50-52F Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22291358

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22291360

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22291362

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and open water above clean dishes near shelf by walk in cooler- operator removed. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 22291357

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and wall by cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 20

41-07-4

Detail 22052753

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -bottle of medicine stored on top of white single door reach-in freezer, operator removed Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22052757

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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22052756

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large mixer bowl and hook have an accumulation of food debris

31A-11-4

Detail 22052769

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area being used to store a knife and tongs

41-17-4

Detail 22052771

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple unlabeled spray bottles hanging off wall next to handwash sink in dishwashing area

16-03-4

Detail 22052767

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 22052759

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22052764

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice inside steam table, operator removed Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22052768

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans stored on lower shelf below steam table, operator inverted Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22052772

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

42-02-4

Detail 22052770

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. -hatchet stored on shelf above pots, operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22052765

Basic - In-use knife stored in space between prep table and wall next to fryer. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22052763

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door handle Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22052754

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster, operator posted Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 22052758

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in bar area

23-03-4

Detail 22052760

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -base of large stand mixer soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers heavily soiled with dust -walk-in cooler door and gasket soiled

14-33-4

Detail 22052762

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -glass two door reach-in cooler in dining area

24-18-4

Detail 22052755

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored with the food-contact surfaces all facing the same direction. -spoons in utensil holder in front beverage service area

14-17-4

Detail 22052761

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22052766

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -white and brown sugar containers in front beverage service area lacking labels

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-24-4

Detail 21304791

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Next unannounced Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 21304790
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Same

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

01B-07-4

Detail 21301153

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Swiss cheese in walk in cooler with mold like growth

03A-03-5

Detail 21301154

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw Shell eggs stored at room temperature (90°F) on cook line. Operator states eggs have been out for 1 hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21301152

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham croquettes (49F); cooked beef (49F); cooked pork (49F-53F); cooked riced and beans (47F); cooked beans (48F); ham (47F); cheese (47F); cooked chicken (49F); cooked papaya (48F); raw fish (49F); raw beef (50F). Items located in walk in cooler, all items have been in unit overnight. Unit has an ambient temperature of 47°F. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature.

03A-02-5

Detail 21301148

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham croquettes (49F); cooked beef (49F); cooked pork (49F-53F); cooked riced and beans (47F); cooked beans (48F); ham (47F); cheese (47F); cooked chicken (49F); cooked papaya (48F); raw fish (49F); raw beef (50F); raw shell egg ambient (47F) raw chicken (50F). Items located in walk in cooler, all items have been in unit overnight. Unit has an ambient temperature of 47°F. Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale

31A-09-4

Detail 21301158

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink at ware washing area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21301156

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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21301149

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen/ware washing area. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21301155

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared 2 days ago in walk in cooler not date marked. Item under stop sale due to temperature abuse

22-20-5

Detail 21301157

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

23-24-4

Detail 21301151

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

45-02-4

Detail 21301150

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher in kitchen

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20931636

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (59°F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (58°F - Cold Holding) ham (58°F - Cold Holding); raw steak (57°F - Cold Holding) Observed in flip top cooler and drawersnext to walk-in cooler. Operator states less than 3 hours and added bags of ice to maintain food items below 41°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20931638

Basic - Bowl used to dispense cooked rice in steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20931637

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items uncovered in reach-in freezer sink back of house near employee bathroom. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20543519

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.at 0ppm. Operator transferred sanitation procedures to 3 compartment sink chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20543517

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above a container with cooked beans and chicken soup inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 20543516

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside walk-in cooler cooked rice (52°F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding); cheese (52°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20543514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside walk-in cooler cooked rice (52°F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding); cheese (52°F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.

31A-09-4

Detail 20543520

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal drain stored inside hand washing sink on cook line. Operator removed. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 20543515

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

50-09-4

Detail 20543518

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.