Cabo Blanco Restaurant, 948 Ne 62 St, Oakland Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CABO BLANCO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 948 Ne 62 St, Oakland Park, FL 33334
License #: 1619401
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. STAIN WITH "MOLD LIKE" RESIDUE.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. PORK AND CALAMARI.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. POTATOES AND ONIONS. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. REPLACE.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH RTE CHICKEN.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF ABOVE RTE CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the ice scoop holder.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Employee scooping ice from the ice bin with drink glasses instead of using a utensil.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. STORING RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. SWAI MISREPRESENTED ON MENU AS SEA BASS USED FOR CEVICHE. NO INVOICE ON PREMISES FOR SEA BASS. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. LINGUINI, BEEF.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ENCRUSTED WITH DECOMPOSING FOOD RESIDUE. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - No cleaning agent used to wash pizza/baking pans.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. FISH ABOVE POTATOES AND ONIONS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. SWAI USED FOR CEVICHE. MANNY'S ENTERPRISE. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored behind ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers. RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF "BEHIND" ONIONS AND SCALLIONS REACH IN COOLER ON COOK LINE ALLOWING RAW MEAT TO DRIP ONTO RTE PRODUCE.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. BEEF ABOVE FRUIT.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. BEEF ABOVE PORK.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. DISH PERSONNEL NOT PROPERLY TRAINED ON PROPER WASHING REQUIREMENTS FOR WASHING EQUIPMENT.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN PREPARED 3/12/14 NOT DATE MARKED, NOTHING DATED. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. RICE AND BEANS.
3/14/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. RICE.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE RICE.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. HANDLES ON DISH MACHINE.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. BICYCLE IN KITCHEN.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. 3COMP SINK.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. SWAI FOR THE CEVICHE. MARTINEZ DISTRIBUTORS.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. RICE.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN @ 54°. BUTTER @ 85°. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN @ 100°.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. PROPER THAWING PRACTICES.
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. PROPER THAWING PRACTICES.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. POTATOES, LINGUINI.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface of dish washing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Eye glasses and cellar phone **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment, in dish washing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both units in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a current license and with overdue fines. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by 4/18/13 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, fish, beef, dressing, plant foods all 46? this violation must be corrected by 4/18/13 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by 4/18/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. This violation must be corrected by 4/18/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner found in service area. **Warning**
4/17/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler 1
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. found in rice container
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl in cook rice
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; reach in cooler 1
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood , beef, poultry ,plantfood 50 degrees F in reach in cooler 1, see stop sale
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shells eggs in reach in cooler
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cooler next to steam table
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishwashing machine
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. tools in kitchen on rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfoods in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner found in kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. in kitchen next to deep fryer
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soup ,sauce in walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical - Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, several items in kitchen. Repeat Violation, raw fish, raw pork and cooked pork at time of callback.
  • Critical - Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, rice on cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-05-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, scoops on cookline, water 80 degrees.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint, several employees in kitchen.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, to go bags in freezer.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hoods, 1/2 inch of grease hanging from hoods.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, fan in disharea, fan encrusted with black dust over clean dishes in dish area.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, vents over cookline. Vents encrusted with black dust over food prep area.
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles, cut gallon contianers throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation,1/2 inch gap, backdoor, both.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 01/30/2012.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, fan in disharea.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, handles on reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, microwave doors.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, vents over cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hoods.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, several employees repeatedly throughout kitchen.. Corrected On Site. Only 1 handwashing sink in kitchen, at prep area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, several employees in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 01/30/2012.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, rice on cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, scoops on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled, both on cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, to go bags in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit garlic and oil on cookline, dicussed time as a pubic health control with operater.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature, several items in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles, cut gallon contianers throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in scoop used for rice.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation,1/2 inch gap, backdoor, both.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WALKIN COOLER
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVING RUSTY REACHIN COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed SEVERAL potentially hazardous foods thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on WALKIN COOLER floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. THOUGH OUT KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. LARGE COOLER COOKLINE
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. REACHIN NEAR ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to produce
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE DiSHMACHINE
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. GALLON CONTAINERS CUT AND REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. several in kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.COOKLINE
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. fish chicken over veggies walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in reachin not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair inoperable ice machine should be discarded
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom of cooler reachin on wall cookline
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor. also remove cardboard
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. cookline
12/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food plate used to put rice in insert pan.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit large bucket full of utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed debris in the interior of inoperable ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface inside dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of dishmachine
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles containers may not be cut altered and reused for food storage of another product other than what came in it..
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris through out kitchen..
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust debris light lenses.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. rear kitchen
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits rotissorie.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface exterior and inte ior of dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface shelving.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment can wash area filled in.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair near back door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease front kitchen cooking line.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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