CAYO ESQUIVEL SEAFOOD REST&MKT
11890 NW 87 CT #123
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hws faucet handle soiled, sink located at kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on 4 cutting boards stored on pre tables at preparation area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located at kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler located at cook line across from the steam table. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located across from the walk in freezer.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent operator the big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to prep cooler at cook line surface soiled with mold-like substance in some areas. Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer basic Food Code cold and hot holding temperature. Coached operator on cold and ht holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice bin inside the walk in cooler with some pink mold growth.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic pans wet nesting on drying racks across from the DW machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout too deep at prep area by the walk in cooler.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic container lids cracked.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over standing mixer and prep table at preparation area.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the prep cooler at cook line observed raw fish stored over bread, cook Rearrange cooler on site. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a small prep table at cook line observed fresh garlic in oil (87F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hours, employee placed it back in the cooler to rapidly cool.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips available.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Container with no handle inside rice container located near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank not secure at coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling in disrepair by seating area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen, dishwashing area and dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located at storage room. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer at fish station - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer at cook line with grease. Observed hood soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed hood soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Squeeze bottles at preparation table at kitchen not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation by kitchen. Observed mixer soiled at preparation area by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Container with no handle inside rice container located near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank not secure at coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling in disrepair by seating area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen, dishwashing area and dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located at storage room. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer at fish station - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer at cook line with grease. Observed hood soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed hood soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Squeeze bottles at preparation table at kitchen not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (107F - Hot Holding); and plantains (128F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food to reach 165F and he did. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: No hot food being held at the time of the callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation by kitchen. Observed mixer soiled at preparation area by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 5/22/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
33
Total
45
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located inside walking cooler with mold like residue on the ice chute.
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Container with no handle inside rice container located near walk in cooler.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank not secure at coffee station.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling in disrepair by seating area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna and king fillets bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table at kitchen.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach floating on the water inside steam table at kitchen.
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 2 dead mice traped in a glue trap under a shelf , located in the dry storage room where a chest freezer with frozen seafood is stored and also canned products , dry goods , utensils and equipment is stored.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on top of microwave by cafeteria station.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hair restraint at preparation area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by preparation area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed extremely soiled at dry storage room.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen, dishwashing area and dry storage area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located at storage room. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at coffee station.
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed multiple un used equipment stored in the dry storage room.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed Bucket use to transport fish stored underneath handsink exposed to splash.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at kitchen soiled.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer at fish station
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer at cook line with grease. Observed hood soiled at kitchen.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container at walk in cooler with old label.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by coffee station.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula in disrepair at dishwasher area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the establishment. Observed wall inside the walking cooler by ice dispenser heavily soiled with mold like residue.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth stored at steam table and not stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Squeeze bottles at preparation table at kitchen not labeled.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 100 plus rodent droppings all over the dry storage room underneath shelves and pallets where caned products, dry goods, utensils and equipment is stored
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 10 packages of raw tuna and 10 packaged of king fish vacuumed sealed and not frozen anymore. As per operator for more than 4 hours. And the proper directions provided by the package was not followed.
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. At the time of the inspection observed 3 boxes with oyster at walk in cooler with no tag.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding); Marcela sauce (47F); sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); snapper (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator since previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding); Marcela sauce (47F); sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); snapper (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (107F - Hot Holding); and plantains (128F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food to reach 165F and he did. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation by kitchen. Observed mixer soiled at preparation area by kitchen.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided via email to operator.
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed box with oyster missing tag at walk in cooler.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at dry storage room.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans, ceviche, yellow rice, sweet potatoes, cooked potatoes at walk in cooler no date marked for more than 24 hours. Observed cooked octopus at reaching cooler by cook line not date marked for more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/22/2024 revealed 45 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 33 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles across from the cook line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the ware washing station.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked, operator placed the date mark on the soup that was prepared 12/19/23. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Phone: (305) 376-7066
Website: https://cayoesquivel.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,333 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025