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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533588

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533283

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360107

  • 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