CASA SANTIAGO LATIN CUISINE
11150 OKEECHOBEE BLVD SUITE E, ROYAL PALM BEACH 33411
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately one dead roach on floor by hallway leading to employee bathroom. Approximately one dead roach on floor on box of chemicals inside the office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Approximately 2 dead roaches in back prep area Admin Complaint
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall- throughout cookline/ kitchen and back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Large amount of Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment- in back prep area and cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 41-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Two cans of household pesticide stored above reach in freezer in back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: Observed can of raid on kitchen storage shelf. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately One dead roach inside trap on floor by flip top cooler near office in cook line area- Approximately one dead roach inside trap on floor by reach in freezer by back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately one dead roach on floor by hallway leading to employee bathroom. Approximately one dead roach on floor on box of chemicals inside the office. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water stored on dry storage shelf over food and single service items. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on floor by prep area. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall- throughout cookline/ kitchen and back prep area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Large amount of Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by back prep area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- throughout establishment. Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment- in back prep area and cookline. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Two cans of household pesticide stored above reach in freezer in back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler by office- raw shell eggs stored over precooked fries. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler - Milk 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler - Milk 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs 70F- cold holding, raw pork 70F- cold holding , ham 70F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by cookline blocked by metal sheet tray- operator removed. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwash sink- sponge inside sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage / prep area approximately 3 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At cookline area approximately 1 dead roach behind sandwich cooler- operator removed and sanitized area. Complied** Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: At back storage prep area- observed 2 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage / prep area approximately 3 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At cookline area approximately 1 dead roach behind sandwich cooler- operator removed and sanitized area. Complied** Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At back storage/ prep area- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on speed racks with Cuban bread and flour. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage/prep area approximately 3 live roaches crawling on speed racks with clean pots, pans and cooking utensils- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: At time of inspection observed approximately 1 live roaches crawling on floor near office in kitchen- operator killed/ removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. At dishmachine - one dead roach in trap on top of the dishmachine- operator removed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back prep area approximately 1 dead roach in trap- operator removed. Admin Complaint
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage / prep area approximately 3 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At back storage/ prep area- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on speed racks with Cuban bread and flour. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: At back storage/prep area approximately 3 live roaches crawling on speed racks with clean pots, pans and cooking utensils- operator removed and sanitized area. Admin Complaint
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
18
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. At dishmachine - one dead roach in trap on top of the dishmachine- operator removed.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage/ prep area approximately 15 dead roaches - on floor below speed racks with food. At back prep area- approximately two dead roaches on floor. At ice machine in back approximately one dead roach above ice machine- operator removed. At handwash sink by cookline- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee above ice machine at back prep area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife between prep counter and wall - operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping clothes stored on prep counters and above shelves at kitchen area.
- 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs - changed gloves and proceeded to plate food for order with out washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone then proceeded to handle food for order without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Throughout kitchen area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on reach in coolers and prep counters.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Employee using house hold bug spray- too kill live roaches and insects- at back prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cooked shreeded beef- operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At back storage/ prep area- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on speed racks with Cuban bread and flour.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-Raw shell eggs 60F- cold holding, cheese 55-60F- cold holding, ham 55-60F- cold holding, cooked pork 55-60F cold holding , empanadas 55-60F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At front counter cooler-Milk 49F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food taken out of cooler to make drinks- food out of temperature for 30 minutes. At storage shelf by cookline-Raw shell eggs 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature 1.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter - containers of bug repellent, sanitizer and glue stored over large container of sugar.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- at handwash sink by cookline and front counter- operator provided.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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. At walk in cooler - cooked pork made Saturday 03/23/24 operator date marked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 18 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 05-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer at range of 50-52F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and open water above clean dishes near shelf by walk in cooler- operator removed. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and wall by cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs over cooked pork - operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-cooked rice 61F- cold holding, raw shell eggs 61F- cold holding, cooked pork 61F- cold holding, cooked onions and peppers 61F- cold holding, shreeded chicken 58-61F- cold holding, cooked beef stew 61F- cold holding, cheese 61F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler-cooked rice 61F- cold holding, raw shell eggs 61F- cold holding, cooked pork 61F- cold holding, cooked onions and peppers 61F- cold holding, shreeded chicken 58-61F- cold holding, cooked beef stew 61F- cold holding, cheese 61F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Sandwich station - butter 78-80F- hot holding - food left out at room temperature for 2 hours- operator placed on time for remaining 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter floor cleaner stored over container of sugar. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 5 employees handling food at time of inspection- no certified food manager. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- by dish machine- operator provided. Warning
- 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer at range of 50-52F Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).