LOS ROQUES GOURMET & GRILL INC
10728 NW 58 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
16
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to portion cooked white rice at steam table.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal containers stored on oven not stored inverted. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelet at presentation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, a plastic bucket of sea food mix, and plastic containers of fish stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Also observed, corn meal boxes and box frying oil stored on floor in hallway leading to bathrooms. Coached operator on correct procedure. Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap on soil at back of establishment.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach-in cooler and table at cook line. Knives were removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 85F at cook line. Chef moved container to grill for heating up. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior spiked at steam table.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at men's bathroom. Coached operator on correct procedure.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from fryers soiled and soiled kitchen handwash sink located next to mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored at front counter and next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Base red fish thawing at room temperature next to oven.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed ground beef empanadas inside thank you bags at reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk-in cooler.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters gage not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler soiled across from fryers. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter blocked by large plastic bin. Coached operator on correct procedure.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler and hand washing sink at front counter. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 26 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self-closing mechanism was broken at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor, under counters. Repeat Violation
- 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 reach-in cooler at cook line with an ambient temperature of 60F. TCS products were moved out of u it.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryer station. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of plantains and soup stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 81F at cook line. Chef moved container to grill for heating up. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored at front counter and next to three compartment sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above u washed produce at walk-in cooler. Chef arranged products correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) as reach-in cooler at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Products were over to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler soiled across from fryers.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen and front counter hand washing sinks. Paper towels were placed for both areas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not kept inverted located on top of convection oven at kitchen area. Observed large pots and lids stored on kitchen floor, under counters and between equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor, under counters. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located across from fryer station. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler, located across from fryer station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed women's and men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self-closing mechanism was broken at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not kept inverted located on top of convection oven at kitchen area. Observed large pots and lids stored on kitchen floor, under counters and between equipment. 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 snapper filets not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, stored inside walk in cooler. Manager removed fish from ROP packaging and discussed proper thawing requirements with employees. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of plantains stored on floor under kitchen counter. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice machine at front counter coffee station. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F, located next to soups, at kitchen area. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located across from fryer station. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler, located across from fryer station. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - Observed in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table at kitchen area. Manager removed knives stored between equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Observed women's and men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located across from fryer station of kitchen cookline. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas stored in regular " Thank you" bags inside chest freezer at kitchen area. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed approximately 3 food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, serving 3 customers at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment receives fresh oysters and no previous tags provided at time of inspection. Discussed with Manager that tags must be kept for 90 days. 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 food manager certification expired for Luis Gil Morales on 2/24/2024 by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink at kitchen area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom missing hinged door closer and women's door hinged in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located next to convection oven at kitchen area.
- 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 tilapia not removed from reduced oxygen packaging stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the tilapia from the packages. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on preparation table across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked meat soup, oranges and plantains stored on floor under shelves inside walk in cooler. Operator removed all food items from walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield over storage shelve in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust located at reach in cooler gaskets across the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located next to steam table in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located at hose of three compartment sink.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish inside the walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken under the raw fish Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding)Caramelized onions (56F - Cold holding) located in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator was left overnight, more than four hours. Operator discarded food items in trash.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat soup (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler and shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, less than 4 hours. Operator placed soup inside reach in freezer and placed cheese and sausage into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed fresh garlic in oil (89F - Cold Holding) on preparation table across the cook line. Operator placed food items on ice for rapid cooling. Observed coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding)Caramelized onions (56F - Cold holding) located in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator was left overnight, more than four hours. Operator discarded food items in trash. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment received fresh oysters, no previous tags provided by chef. As per chef oysters were last received on Saturday. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on preparation table across cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at hand wash sink in kitchen next to mop sink. Operator provide the paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).