Casimir Bistro, 416 Via De Palmas #81, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASIMIR BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 416 Via De Palmas #81, Boca Raton, FL 33432
License #: 6019030
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, Creme brle 45°. Cheese 45°, eggs 46°. Moved to walk in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw fish over spinach in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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, glass door cooler.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food, reuse of detergent bucket for French onion soup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter 60°. Corrective action taken. Mgn, time marked and will discard at 3 pm.
11/14/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone by the prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on the cook-line ambient temperature at 50°, corrective measures taken and cooler was set to a colder setting , ambient temperture down to 41° at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knifes and scoop in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter was at 51°, corrective measures taken and Iced down end of inspection it was 41°. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure, server sprinkling herbs on soup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 47°, cheese 47°, tomatoes 45°, salmon 46°, held in front cooler. Employee turned cooler down and food was 42° at end of inspection. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Blanc sauce for cooking at 110° ,not time marked. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 1 dry on top of sealed rice bin in dry storage, 3 fresh behind door in dry storage, 1 dry under potatoes in dry storage, 5 dry behind hurricane shutters in store room, 2 dry under mop bucket in storage room, 2 dry on sanitizer bucket by dish machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Glass door reach in cooler incapable maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperature of 41? or below. Must not have stored any potentially hazardous food until maintain at proper temperature .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit........butter 45?, heavy cream , cheese 45?, mayonnaise 51?,serving butter 47? in glass door reach in cooler. Some food moved to walk in cooler , serving butter , mayonnaise voluntarily discarded . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
5/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours........ 12/03/12 at 11:15am temperature of ribs 51 degrease , sauce 46 degrease in walk in cooler. It was cooked 12/02/12. Stop sale issued. **Corrected On-Site**
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed non food grade paper contacting ready-to-eat food......garnishing ,tomato, lettuce,egg stored in paper towel in reach in cooler, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface......hand washing sink by the dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.......dishwasher.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor........ribs in walk in cooler. Observer food uncovered ......chocolate cake in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.......carrot slices in hand washing sink by the dish machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit........knives stored in sanitize water, cook line .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked......mozzarella cheese in glass door reach in cooler.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.....non food grade paper towel contacting ready to eat lettuce , tomatoes in flip top reach in cooler , kitcken . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit......knife stored in sanitize solution . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature....chicken
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.....raw beef above ready to eat chicken in reach in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.,.....glass door reach in cooler by the m3 tarbo air freezer .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area....sauce , walk in cooler , Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...kitcken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.....walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed cloth contacting ready-to-eat food .....employee slicing ready to eat ham hold with towel Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands......changing glovs without washhands . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening......cheeses, turkey ,half and half glass door reach in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food....raw meat, fish over ready to eat food french fry in reach in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils....liquid blue cleaner bottle , front counter.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by mop bucket by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. women rest room handwashing sink.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. all reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar,and by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • 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.---- changing glovs without wash hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. scallops, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.potato, onion, dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. stored spoon in handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna, ham 44 degrees, reach in cooler #1. Corrected On Site. adjusted cooling metter.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41degrees Fahrenheit. pork, rice 49 degrees, flip top cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef steak over cooked potato, reach in cooler, cooke line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.cheese with raw beef steak, flip top reach in cooler, cooke line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. soup walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. goat cheeses, glass reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. any food not date marked. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. goat cheese, mayonnaise, glass reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. --- server busing tables handling soiled dishwware and flatware at dish machine, then switching to food service withut hand wshing.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. --- advisory isprint on main menu but not on 'gourmet complete' separate menu and not on the 'to go menus'.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. --- in refrigeration units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. --- in 2 glass door reach-in-cooler, raw shell eggs stored directly above roasted duckling.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. --- disposable gloves being changed without washing hands.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. --- in Walk-In-Cooler, fan blade protector
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. --- employee restroom
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. --- employee restroom sink used for storing dishware.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed holes in ceiling. --- in kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. stainless bowl of in-process batter preparation setting directly on top of plastic wrapped salmon portions.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. uncovered raw shrimp & raw salmon over uncovered seafood stuffing.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. --- box of whole salmon & sea bass. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- fresh lime garnishes at bar unprotected.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. --- cook line.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. --- ice cream scoop in serving station.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. --- server eating at kitchen pass-thru.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. --- pots and pans being washed in single compartment of 3 Compartment Sink with No Rinse step and No Sanitizing step.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. --- in WIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. --- in WIC
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. --- boards on cook line.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. --- tested @ 0 ppm.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. --- HWS @ Dishmachine.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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