CORTADITO
1429 WASHINGTON AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter and back room.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed all 4 severs at the front counter.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in preparation room at the back of kitchen.
- 32-24-5:Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Observed a customer ask to use the restroom and the associate told her to go the restaurant next door.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in the upright reach in cooler. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of spray paint on top of the ice machine.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled in the preparation area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in preparation room at the back of kitchen.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in preparation room at the back of kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the dry storage room. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The prep cooks removed the towels. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (58F - Cold Holding); in an under the counter reach in cooler. As per the cook the yogurt was put in the cooler appropriately 1 hour ago. The cook moved the yogurt to another cooler that foods were at the properly temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of different proteins on the walk-in freezer floor.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on the front counter.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter and kitchen.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed pooled eggs over tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups and plates in the hand wash sink at the front counter.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 16-06-4:Intermediate - No sanitizer provided in sanitizer compartment of sink. Observed the dishwasher wash and rinse dishes no sanitizer. The cook hooked a new container of sanitizer and filled the sanitizer sink. The dishwasher brought all the recently washed dishes back and sanitize the dishes. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 tanks in the dry storage room.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-09-4:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. The manager told a guest to go across the street to use the Havana 57 rest room. I explained to the manager that she must allow the guest to use the restroom at this location. Corrected On-Site
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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. Form provided and sign bu 3 food handlers. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 634-0834
Website: https://cortaditocoffeehouse.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,043 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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✓ Bakery
✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025