Cabo Flats, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #101, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CABO FLATS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #101, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
License #: 6019751
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.storeroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storeroom
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.wic#2
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Sterno stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prep area/kitchen/purse **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.raw eggs/wic#1 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only./expired
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Beef/walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.prep area/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storeroom
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in cooler.wic#2
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.kitchen
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.expired
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bin.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizing temperature < 160?F. Service call advised.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans. Dish machine area.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 7/3/13. **Warning**
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Advised to remove.
5/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks out of dishwashing machine not inverted. being prewrapped by employee, not picking up by the handle.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. preping unit 1 at 52-54 degrees F . manager relocated PHF to other cooling units . service call advised .
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. heat strip partially turned black after two runs through dishwashing machine. service call advised .
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. preping unit 1 (short unit) at 56-58 degrees F . service call advised . relocate PHF to other cooling units until repaired .
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws - bar area .
4/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler#1
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.paints
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk in cooler#1 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knife/cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.by ice machine /kitchen
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.kitchen
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoops/ice machine /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler#2
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan covers/walk in cooler#1
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.tomato juice/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.juice bottles/bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bread/freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served.tempura batter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.hamburgers/mahi/prep cooler/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.degreaser Corrected On Site.
6/22/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Boiler certificate not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.kitchen
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep cooler#3/cookline
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.storeroom
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice/soda machine /kitchen
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese /prep#3/cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.aluminum pans/storeroom
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.tomato can/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler#3
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.beer bottle/bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.turnip/prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.bar
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.air vent/storeroom
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.plastic cups/lids/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.employee restroom
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.cough medicine/cooler/bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.stainless steel cleaner/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.tempura batter/cookline
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.seafood /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef/seafood /walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.rice/storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.stainless steel cleaner/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers.
  • 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. ice at service bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish area.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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 This violation must be corrected by : 5/30/10.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice at service bar.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. no hand washing after glove change.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. observed employee washing hands with gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice scoop container. kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. stove
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under dish table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under shelf at service counter.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dish area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 5/30/10.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 5/30/10.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/storeroom
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.salmon/walk in cooler#3
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/kitchen
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.quat sanitizer
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.employee bathroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk in freezer
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.kitchen
  • 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
2/11/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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