MORRO CASTLE
1201 W 44 PL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel covering sweet plantains inside walk in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen torn. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with plantains and cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside cooler. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored over cut ham inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Cook stored pooled eggs on bottom shelf under cut ham. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by trash can at kitchen hand sink. Employee moved trash can and made the hand sink accessible. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle containing alcohol, and bottle containing chlorine sanitizer at kitchen not labeled. Manager labeled spry bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oils containers stored on floor at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed oils containers stored on floor at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly stored to dry at mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed wet mop not properly stored to dry at mop sink area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a knife between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed knife to be wash at three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at sandwich area no hair restraint. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oils containers stored on floor at kitchen area. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe shelves inside walk in cooler soiled with food residue. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly stored to dry at mop sink area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touching face, no washing hands or changing gloves. Manager coached employee how to proper wash hands and correct gloves use Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (68F - Cold Holding); croquettes (60F - Cold Holding). Place in unit 3 hours ago according to cook. Operator started relocating all products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed at sandwich area ham and cheese sandwich (62F - Cold Holding) as operator less than 2 hours. Operator relocated prepared sandwiches inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 at stove, beef soup (114F - Hot Holding); black bean (121F - Hot Holding). Operator turn burner on to started reheating the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed above three compartment sink. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the hand wash sink at kitchen area. Manager moved trash can away from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 flans at walk in cooler according to manager prepared the day before in the morning around 10 am. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a bottle at kitchen while serving food.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at kitchen torn. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen under prep table.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container, and seasoning bucket stored on the kitchen floor, and sack with onions inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside rice handle of metal container touching the rice. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen under plastic container holding frozen Potatoes.
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose used at 3 compartment. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at kit two spray bottles containing sanitizer and degreaser no labeled. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink at bar are.
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose used at 3 compartment. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023 Owner renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced ham inside walk in cooler, Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelve under slice ham. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on ice bath at kitchen pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) , Employee added more ice and water to ice bath 10 minutes after, pooled eggs (41F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Employee diluted Sanitizer with more water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at kitchen. Employee replaced soiled towels. Corrected On-Site
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose in use at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags in use to store chicken inside reach in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line pooled eggs (57F - Cold Holding) Out for about 40 minutes. Employee put pooled eggs container in an ice bath for rapid chill, 20 minutes later, pooled eggs (42F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand wash sink at kitchen. Em moved garage can away from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for dish machine.
- 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 inside walk in cooler cooked beef , cooked pork, co chicken and flans according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer on cleaning cart, no labeled with name. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).