CABO BLANCO RESTAURANT
948 NE 62 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Cooked sweet plantains stored in steam table right next to handwashing sink
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from True Freezer
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink across from True freezer Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
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. Open con of Canada Dry soda on shelf above Flip Top Cooler
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.. Hand wash sink faucet covered with grease
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine Sanitizer >200ppm Manager adjust sanitizer to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs then handled cooked plantain
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to small chest freezer.
- 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. Cooked potatoes in Walk In Cooler. Manager labeled container Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains bluish liquid Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under counter by dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches between ice machine and 2 door glass refrigerator. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized. Observed 4 dead roaches in dishwashing area. Operator removed clean and sanitized. Observed 1 dead roach behind Atosa reach in freezer. Operator removed clean and sanitized Observed 4 dead roaches between the wall and reach in cooler at the bar.
- 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 cell phone and keys on shelf above make table on cook line. Operator re. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in rear of the kitchen
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under counter by dish machine
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw whole chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted mops Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket on cook line chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator added chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over soup in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on another lower shelf Corrected On-Site
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed breaded raw chicken over beef in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (78F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter on cook line at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **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. Emailed operator procedures Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bain Marie and spoon in hand washing sink on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 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 for ware washing machine.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
- 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 shrimp in walk-in cooler held over 48 hours not properly date marked. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable though out kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall by three compartment sink Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tabs on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in between soda boxes on shelves in store room area Observed 1 dead roach on store room shelf next to a box of t shirt togo bags Observed 2 dead roach on floor by three compartment sink Observed 5 dead roaches between the ice machine and Saba air 2 door glass reach in cooler Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized areas Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable though out kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall by three compartment sink Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liter plastic soda bottles in walk-in cooler floor Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor in storage area Observed plastic water bottles on floor in storage area Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tabs on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of flour and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed Observed water pitcher in hand washing sink located at prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).