CAYO ESQUIVEL
7725 SW 40 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at the cook line at 74F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in hand wash sink in back prep area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located across the cook line soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on top of cutting boards located across the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar near coffee prep area with no label. Observed squeeze bottles near cook line containing oil with no label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing wool inside hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside cooked rice on steam table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed scoop with no handle stored inside cooked rice on steam table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with heavy cut marks in prep table in front of cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed cutting board with heavy cut marks in prep table in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves inside of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed floor soiled under shelves inside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantains stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed container of plantains stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves with clean pots and pans soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed shelves with clean pots and pans soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board in front of cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside cooked rice on steam table in kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with heavy cut marks in prep table in front of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Repair technician arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves inside of walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantains stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves with clean pots and pans soiled.
- 10-20-4:Basic - Observed in-use tongs stored on garbage can handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of cutting board in front of cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household insect spray on shelf in front of walk in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) inside of beer walk in cooler. As per manager for more than 4 hours.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) inside of beer walk in cooler. As per manager for more than 4 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 fish stock (132F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee for less than 4 hours. Employee began to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of power steering liquid stored on shelf in front of beer walk in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired for employees Yadina, Eloy, Lazaro, Eugenia.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
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 ceiling vent above dessert reach in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed water leaking from fan into plastic container at walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 28-02-4:Basic - Observed condensation from fan leaking into plastic container at walk in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish and raw shrimp thawing in standing water near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed products from standing water.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Advised employee to dilute solution with water.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of vinegar stored on floor near walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of vinegar stored on floor near walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed plastic container of vinegar stored on floor near walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove at cookline. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Printed and provided health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan, 3 leches and créme br\005C00C3\005C00BBlée not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan, 3 leches and créme brule not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of vinegar stored on floor near walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of vinegar stored on floor near walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler across from stove at cookline. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: 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. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: 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. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan, 3 leches and créme br\00C3\00BBlée not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of flan, 3 leches and créme brule not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous days. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at preparation area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at storage shelves across from ware washing area. Warning
- 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 raw fish stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Employee took product to walk in freezer. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of vinegar stored on floor near walk in cooler. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly tape stored over preparation table containing slicer at preparation area near walk in cooler. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and preparation area. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at front counter area. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flies land on slicer at preparation area. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cod batter (48F - Cold Holding); raw whitefish (48F - Cold Holding); mixed seafood (48F - Cold Holding); raw dolphin (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 3 hours. Observed bay scallops (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 3 hours. Employees placed bags of ice over all products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled at front counter. Observed 3 flies land on slicer at preparation area. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized slicer. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. 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 containers of flan, 3 leches and créme brûlée not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on previous days. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 12 basic).