CASA ESPANA TAPAS Y VINOS
14537 SW 5TH ST, THE SHOPS AT PEMBROKE GARDENS
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer- Bottom shelf, substantial build up of ice. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.container of flour, container of mix bread crumbs. Employee removed both handles. Corrected On-Site
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher and sanitizer bucket
- 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. Poster emailed Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar area, employee provided. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed same **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. Poster emailed Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed same, emailed procedures to operator **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
14
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line, soiled cardboard with build up of old food residue and grease. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen, substantial building up of black like substance in tiles and AC vents Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sea food flip top, broken right side cover. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above walk in cooler, left side Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Substantial build up of ice inside walk in freezer Warning
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink is not available for proper use , cleaning equipment, hoses, empty CO2 tank inside sink. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles inside containers of flour and wheat in rear kitchen Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 serving spoon in water, employee removed from water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -one connected device above serving plates and bowls in cook line. -one connected device above prep table in rear kitchen Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. two compartments oven Three oven below cooking stoves Cook line area. Warning
- 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloth on hand wash sink in cook line. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler/walk in freezer-substantial build up of rust inside both units. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under hand wash sink in cook line. -above storage rack of clean equipment in cook line. -above prep table in front of triple sink Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sea food station, piece of grilled pork over raw pork , employee discarded at will. 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. Poster emailed Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area-cutting board and tray on top of sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Two Storage racks of cleaning equipment -dishwasher area -rear kitchen in front of walk in cooler 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. Portioned containers of lentil and pumpkin soups, prepared yesterday morning Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 21 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wiping cloths on prep tables in cook line, Chef removed Corrected On-Site
- 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. Poster emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar area-round tray stored inside sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed dishwasher machine out of service, per manager parts has been ordered **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of soil and grease throughout the entire kitchen, including dishwasher area, tiles and AC vents.. Warning
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Soda inside ice machine in rear kitchen, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoons stored on dirty surface , next to sink in front counter, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above salad station Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters along the cook line Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad station, inside flip top -Sea food station Warning
- 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 4 cans of raid pesticide under prep table, next to piles of plates , plastic jar and cooking equipment, employee removed all cans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Poster emailed. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area, round tray inside sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).