CUISINE CREOLE BAKERY
20725 27 NW 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
- 13-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a hair net but long hair is coming out the net. Hair net is not covered enough on the head. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a hair net but long hair is coming out the net. Hair net is not covered enough on the head. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at the front counter in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at the front counter in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 door reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. Observed fan cover in the wall in cooler with accumulating dust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed 3 door reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed 3 door reach in cooler with standing water inside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed 3 door reach in cooler with standing water inside. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **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 spaghetti (112F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (104F - Hot Holding) on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items were reheated. Observed turkey in sauce (69F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box for less than 1 hour as per operator. Item was placed to reheat on stove. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Scrambled eggs (98F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (104F - Hot Holding) on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items were reheated. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with a hair net but long hair is coming out the net. Hair net is not covered enough on the head.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at the front counter in disrepair.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed beef and pork thawing in room temperature in the warewashing area, no longer frozen.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 3 door reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. Observed fan cover in the wall in cooler with accumulating dust. **Repeat Violation**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed 3 door reach in cooler with standing water inside.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag over rice on the stove, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 spaghetti (112F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (104F - Hot Holding) on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Items were reheated. Observed turkey in sauce (69F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box for less than 1 hour as per operator. Item was placed to reheat on stove. **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 front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the store room with accumulated dust.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the front counter in disrepair. Observed gaskets on the walk in freezer torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed reach in cooler by the front counter in disrepair. Observed gaskets on the walk in freezer torn. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed reach in cooler by the front counter in disrepair. Observed gaskets on the walk in freezer torn. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed food prep table with shelves rusted in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed food prep table with shelves rusted in the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed food prep table with shelves rusted in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 10-05-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 127F at the steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 98F at the steam table. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 98F at the steam table. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Yvrose Guerrier with an expired certificate on 7/29/24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed manager Yvrose Guerrier with an expired certificate on 7/29/24. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed manager Yvrose Guerrier with an expired certificate on 7/29/24. **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the dry storage area with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed shelves in the dry storage area with rust. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed shelves in the dry storage area with rust. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Barbara and Francois hired about 2 years ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed employees Barbara and Francois hired about 2 years ago. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed employees Barbara and Francois hired about 2 years ago. **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair due to water damage in the back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Ceiling tile in disrepair due to water damage in the back storage room. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 48F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50F. **Admin Complaint**
- 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap water in the middle compartment and rinse in the first compartment. Educate employees and operator how to set up 3 compartment properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed soap water in the middle compartment and rinse in the first compartment. Educate employees and operator how to set up 3 compartment properly. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the front counter in disrepair. Observed gaskets on the walk in freezer torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed reach in cooler by the front counter in disrepair. Observed gaskets on the walk in freezer torn. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed food prep table with shelves rusted in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed food prep table with shelves rusted in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken (46F - Cooling); turkey (47F - Cooling); beef (46F - Cooling); goat (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed chicken (44F-47F - Cooling); turkey (45F - Cooling); cowfoot (53F - Cooling); beef (46F - Cooling); goat (44F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chicken (46F - Cooling); turkey (47F - Cooling); beef (46F - Cooling); goat (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed chicken (44F-47F - Cooling); turkey (45F - Cooling); cowfoot (53F - Cooling); beef (46F - Cooling); goat (44F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator. **Admin Complaint**
- 10-05-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 127F at the steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 98F at the steam table. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed turkey (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Observed raw shell egg (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed raw shell egg (44F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler since last night. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Observed raw shell egg (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed raw shell egg (44F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler since last night. **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 boiled plantain (112F - Hot Holding); fish (108F - Hot Holding); crowfoot's (114F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Items were placed to be reheated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed boiled plantain (98F - Hot Holding); gizzards in sauce (113F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Items were placed to be reheated. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Yvrose Guerrier with an expired certificate on 7/29/24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed manager Yvrose Guerrier with an expired certificate on 7/29/24. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the dry storage area with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed shelves in the dry storage area with rust. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Barbara and Francois hired about 2 years ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed employees Barbara and Francois hired about 2 years ago. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 18 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
23
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in disrepair due to water damage in the back storage room. **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 48F. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottles of water stored inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 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 multiple cellphones on top of prep tables and shelves. **Warning**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap water in the middle compartment and rinse in the first compartment. Educate employees and operator how to set up 3 compartment properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the front counter in disrepair. Observed gaskets on the walk in freezer torn. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken, pork, beef and oxtail stored in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed food prep table with shelves rusted in the kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken (46F - Cooling); turkey (47F - Cooling); beef (46F - Cooling); goat (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. **Warning**
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chicken (46F - Cooling); turkey (47F - Cooling); beef (46F - Cooling); goat (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler since last night, as per operator. **Warning**
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 127F at the steam table. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed turkey (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Observed raw shell egg (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Observed raw shell egg (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler for more than 24 hours. **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 boiled plantain (112F - Hot Holding); fish (108F - Hot Holding); crowfoot's (114F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Items were placed to be reheated. **Warning**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at the front counter, operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager Yvrose Guerrier with an expired certificate on 7/29/24. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the dry storage area with rust. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Barbara and Francois hired about 2 years ago. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 23 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).