CAFE CATULA
7190 SW 87 AVE STE #102
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of oven and microwave soiled.
- 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 personal bottle stored above reach in cooler across cook line. Observed cellphone and watch on prep table next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda in bar on floor. Observed in walk in freezer food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler food stored on floor. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on dessert cooler in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw fish not covered in walk in cooler. Observed crab cakes with no cover in read in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus in standing water being thawed in kitchen.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cups of sugar spread in kitchen with no label. Repeat Violation
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server handle dirty dishes and then rinse hands with only water.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed plantain chips (78F - Hot Holding); as per operator, chips were cooked in house the day before. Inspector provided TPHC form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 plantain chips (78F - Hot Holding); as per operator, chips were cooked in house the day before. Inspector provided TOHC form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and pots are kept. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board in handsink at bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 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 phone above prep table. Observed speaker stored on pasta maker machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frozen food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Observed buckets of potato in water on floor of walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at kitchen line
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave soiled
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system and behind stove area soiled,
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in reach in and walk in coolers.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to prep table. Inspector spoke to employee about proper storage of sanitizer.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water standing on reach in cooler at bar area
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour without label in kitchen next to back exit.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen beef stored above frozen ravioli not in original packaging.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table across cook line: heavy cream (71F - Cold Holding), as per employee, heavy cream was in use for pasta 30 minutes prior to inspection. Employee placed cream in reach in cooler as per inspectors request.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, cook washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sweet plantains cases stored on the walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils in standing water at 45°F inside the reach in cooler, located at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen areas. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust substance. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at preparation areas.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawed inside the three compartment sink in standing water. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces and oil without labels, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching dirty towel, and then put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon over plantains stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
- 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 pork stored inside the reach in cooler, located at cooking line with no date marked. As per employee food was prepared 3 days before the inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine located outside kitchen.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed Carbon dioxide tanks not secured in the back of the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed buckets of broccoli stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine with old food debris, located inside the kitchen next to the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed slicer machine with old food debris, located inside the kitchen next to the back door. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).