CREATIVE TASTES CATERING
12229 SW 131 AVE #B2
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not segregated in reach in freezer across from cook line. Operator removed personal food from freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employee phone on prep table across from standing reach in freezers in kitchen area. Also observed employee personal belongings on prep table across from three compartment sink.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service containers stored on the floor across from handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted in rear kitchen area next to walk in cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Operator diluted the solution. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in dry storage area in kitchen area. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator inverted the pots. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handle stored on the couscous pasta. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at shelf under preparation table located in front of the dishwasher machine.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance behind the dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The mop was hung up. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored with vegetables and over ready to eat food at reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw salmon to another reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink preparation area. The soap was provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored inverted under preparation table. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair next to standing reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at the entrance of preparation area..
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance behind dishwasher area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 200 ppm) under preparation table. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack. Operator moved the rack. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. Employee signed the form. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair at the front of reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Observed two tiles in disrepair at the front of reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler, gallons of milk and personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chef placed items in employee only labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraints and employees placed over hair. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair at the front of reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw smoked salmon stored over cooked chicken breast. Chef removed chicken and placed on separate rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm). Chef made a new solution for bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was blocked by preparation table. Employee moved table for access. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 Dayana and Yenisey were hired about 5 months ago no proof of employee training. 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. Observed two employees present hired about 5 months ago no proof of food employees reporting agreement. The manager printed the form and employees read it and signed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two tiles in disrepair in front of reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer with vegetables.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a single service box on floor, next to hand wash sink. Operator picked up the box. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs stored next to whipped cream at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the whipped cream to the top part of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed garlic in oil dated 07-17-2023. Operator discarded the garlic in oil. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 100 ppm). Operator added water to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved the can opener to the ware washing area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fruit. The boxes were moved. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).