Cabos Island Grill And Bar, 1221 Apalachee Pky, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CABOS ISLAND GRILL AND BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1221 Apalachee Pky, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4543
License #: 4701419
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.onions in walkin.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Taco prep area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sani lotion.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's room.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Napkins
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Rice
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Unit at wait station.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's room.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Holster
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reachin
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cremona at 49°. Not over 4 hours. Put in working cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar container by ice machine and onions on make table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Door on ice machine in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above microwave shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing rubber and metal bracelets on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of griddle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under fryers on cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling outside mop room. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on BOX on dry storage shelf between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at front bar hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler on cookline gasket torn/in disrepair **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf with plates under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holsters with accumulated slime/debris in both bar areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water on floor under table of hot holding units on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind 2 door True reach- in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth on table by chili warmer not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands 4 different times before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area in front of bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Kill zone ant and roach spray on shelf by kitchen entrance door. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of bleach and windex on storage shelf above soda boxes. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on faucet outside back door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on 2 can opener blades. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. This violation must be corrected by 04/12/2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front bar handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 04/12/2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at front bar handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda guns soiled in both bars. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue on tortilla storage containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on storage shelf above soda boxes. **Warning**
2/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on kitchen handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar container by ice machine and onions on make table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Door on ice machine in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above microwave shelf. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing rubber and metal bracelets on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of griddle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under fryers on cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling outside mop room. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on BOX on dry storage shelf between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at front bar hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler on cookline gasket torn/in disrepair **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf with plates under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holsters with accumulated slime/debris in both bar areas. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water on floor under table of hot holding units on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind 2 door True reach- in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth on table by chili warmer not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands 4 different times before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area in front of bar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Kill zone ant and roach spray on shelf by kitchen entrance door. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 droppings under counter by back door, 1 dropping under microwaves shelf by cookline make table, 1 under nemo steam table on cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of bleach and windex on storage shelf above soda boxes. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on faucet outside back door. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on 2 can opener blades. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. This violation must be corrected by 04/12/2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front bar handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 04/12/2013 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at front bar handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soda guns soiled in both bars. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue on tortilla storage containers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on storage shelf above soda boxes. **Warning**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed clean pans on dish rack stacked while wet.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers on fans in walk in cooler.
  • Observed gasket around walk in cooler door with mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Grease buildup under griddle.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Plastic bowl in hanksink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between prep coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table by dish rack.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Observed employee touching ready to eat food on the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior and exterior of ice machine needs cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed employee engaging in foods preparation not wearing a restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed sauce setting o the kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Observed tomatoes cans setting oon kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed ice scoop inuse to scoop ice,handle is touching the ice behinded the bar area.
  • Observed preped sanitizing bucket on floor under handwash sink.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.unlabeled bread crums.
5/22/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BUCKET OF BLACK BEANS ON KITCHEN FLOOR - COS
  • OBSERVED BUIDUP ON FAN ON HOT FOOD LINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE BETWEEN BAR AND RESTAURANT
  • OBSERVED CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS NOT SECURED BETWEEN BAR AND RESTAURANT (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE)
  • OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS IN DIRTY CONTAINER ON LINE
  • OBSERVED COOKING OIL ON STOCK ROOM FLOOR - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK WITHOUT LID IN DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK WITHOUT LID ON COOK LINE
  • OBSERVED FOOD BOTTLES ON LINE WITHOUT LABELS
  • OBSERVED FOOD ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR - COS
  • OBSERVED GROOVED CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - OBSERVED ICE IN HANDSINK IN BAR AREA
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP COME INTO CONTACT WITH ICE IN BAR AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING BY EMPLOYEE
  • Critical - OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN HAND SINK
  • OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMP IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • OBSERVED KNIVES STUCK BETWEEN CREVICES
  • OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREP
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT EMPLOYEE HANDSINK BEHIND BAR
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT EMPLOYEE HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SINK BEHIND BAR
  • OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD AREA (PURSE/JACKET)
  • Critical - OBSERVED THE OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FROM VERMIN
  • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER GASKET TORN
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER ON LINE
  • OBSERVED TWO CASES CANNED GOODS ON KITCHEN FLOOR - COS
  • OBSERVED WALLS IN MOP SINK AREA IN DISREPAIR
  • OBSERVED WET CLOTH ON COUNTER, NOT IN SANIBUCKET
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK W ITHOUT LID IN PREP AREA
4/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee donning gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Fryer oil; dry storage.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Deli paper. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives on prep table.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee don clean gloves, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Bar had drink in ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for dumping ice in bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Croutons being dispensed with souffle cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Bar
  • Critical - Observed lettuce stored on floor in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rice stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Napkins in dry storage.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bar/waitress area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Out back door.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of both ice machines.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at north bar.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door; kitchen exit to outside.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Jackets stored clean equipment.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food turkey cold held at 66 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food ham cold held at 66 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food crab cold held at 59 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken cold held at 53 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 5-4-10.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single make table with lid cold holding crab at 45 F in top section.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Server using bare hands on chips. Prepping of boiled crab with bare hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation without washing hands; after returning from outside walk in cooler and donning gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at make tables.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine by dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in side station area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Phone, keys, tools, stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens and womens rooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item bleach stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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