Cayo Esquivel, 7725 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CAYO ESQUIVEL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7725 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33155
License #: 2328778
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact 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.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
10/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile grid/support structure in warewashing area rusted.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 CS **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.inside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand washing sink by coffee station, women's bathroom
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By warewashing area
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Damaged by warewashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish at 66 f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked yuca 94 f, cooked stuffed shrimp 94 f, (corrective action taken)
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored inside hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. **Repeat Violation**
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler door handle.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw Corvina used as ingredient in Ceviche.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Knife holster magnet.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Dry food storage shelves.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink Under front counter.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Condiments.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.Mopsink area
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.warewashing sink
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.cooked rice dispenser
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.handsink
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.under backdoor
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[no health policy]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[fish display case]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[mens restroom]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[dirty water]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[walkin cooler]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile in walkin
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.barsink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.barsink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.barsink
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gaps under backdoor
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[health policy needs to be posted]
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.[walkin cooler fanguards]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.[rusted]
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[dining room]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[dishwasher]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over oysters]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.[rear]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[next to dishwash machine]
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted]
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Whipped cream Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Raw seafood
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Food prep sink next to handsink without splashguard in between
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Rice dispenser
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Shelving at food prep area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walk-in cooler shelving
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gap under backdoor
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps under backdoor .
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/14/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/3/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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