CAYO ESQUIVEL SEAFOOD REST&MKT

Name: CAYO ESQUIVEL SEAFOOD REST&MKT
Address: 11890 NW 87 CT #123, HIALEAH GDNS, FL, 33018, US

11890 NW 87 CT #123, HIALEAH GDNS, FL 33018

License #2327715

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F 47.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

22.5 points to reach C grade

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DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Call Back - Complied
[23] No date marking of ready-to-eat TCS food
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer barked in disrepair. **Warning**
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 83F at cook line. **Warning**
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler lid in disrepair, cooler located at cook line. **Warning**
[36-12-4] Floor in the walk in freezer not constructed to be easily cleanable. Also observed floor not easy cleanable at ware washing area. **Warning**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored over oysters. Operator removed chicken on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line on the preparation table heavy cream (72F - Cold Holding), as per cook for about an hour. Operator placed it back to the cooler to rapidly cool. In the walk in cooler closest to the cook line observed raw fish (46 F - Cold Holding); fish croquettes (44F - Cold Holding), as per cook the walk in cooler door was kept open for a little while, less than 1 hour ago. Instructed operator to maintain the walk in cooler door closed to let food cool rapidly. In the reach in cooler at preparation area by the front counter observed flan (56F - Cold Holding); tres leches cake (55F - Cold Holding); chocolate cake filled with cream (57F - Cold Holding), operator stated that all these desserts have been in the cooler for over 4 hours. Operator discarded food while finishing the Inspection Report. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler at preparation area by the front counter observed flan (56F - Cold Holding); tres leches cake (55F - Cold Holding); chocolate cake filled with cream (57F - Cold Holding), operator stated that all these desserts have been in the cooler for over 4 hours. Operator discarded food while finishing the Inspection Report. **Warning**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk in freezer cooked octopus stored in container not covered. **Warning**
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop touching fish mixed. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. **Warning**
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed in a container containing MSG not labeled. Operator labeled it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Warning Issued
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw oysters. Operator removed chicken on site. Observed fish broth (67F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours. Operator transferred food to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a plastic bowl in the hand wash sing at dishwashing area. **Warning**
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by the walk in cooler and dishwashing area. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several clean containers wet nesting on shelf at dishwashing area. **Warning**
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over standing mixer at preparation area. **Warning**
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use, stored on the preparation table at cook line. **Warning**
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored by the steam table observed fried French fries (89 F - Hot Holding); fried sweet plantains (89F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 3 hours. Instructed operator to reheat and maintain food at proper hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge in the kitchen unable to answer the correct hot holding temperature stipulated by the food code. Coached chef on basic food code temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee transferring dirty dishes to dishwasher to later organize clean dishes without washing his hands prior. **Warning**
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked octopus thawing in standing water on the preparation table. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at cook line gasket soiled. **Warning**
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
[21-02-4] Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers, stored on the preparation table. **Warning**

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