CAYO ESQUIVEL
7725 SW 40 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).