LOS CATRACHOS RESTAURANT
4654 GUN CLUB RD BAY #1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/22/2025
Inspection #: 3592880
Inspection Date: 4/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10720397
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked pork (45F at 9:00am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling overnight in unit. Item did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored in a tightly covered container. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator arrive at establishment, entered kitchen then began touching clean pot with food at cook line; no hand wash. Advised operator to wash hands.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands at hand wash sink with only water; no soap. Employee washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw pork in metal pan stored above tamales; not all items commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw ground beef stored above raw pork in metal pan; not all items commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. At cutting board at make table: cracked shelled eggs stored with intact shelled eggs. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler: cooked pork (45F at 9:00am- Cooling) As per operator, cooling overnight in unit. Item did not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Stored in a tightly covered container. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table cutting board: raw shelled eggs (63F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored 10 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed inside cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 prep table next to fryer: cooked plantains (111F - Hot Holding) As per operator, cooked 30 mins prior; Operator placed in fryer basket to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 11/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719739
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8823175
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked chicken(45F - Cooling); Reach in cooler Cooked yucca (44F - Cooling) Per operator product cooling since yesterday. See Stop sale.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer cook line Raw pork over cooked vegetables Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw chicken over raw shrimp Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands with gloves than handling clean utensils. Advised operator to train employees on proper hand washing procedures, removed gloves, washed hands
- 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. Flip top cooler top rail cooked yucca (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator products stored since yesterday. Products not prepared or portioned today see stop sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooked chicken(45F - Cooling); Reach in cooler Cooked yucca (44F - Cooling) Per operator product cooling since yesterday. See Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler top rail cooked yucca (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator products stored since yesterday. Products not prepared or portioned today see stop sale Reach in cooler raw pork (49F - Cold Holding) per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to freezer Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen area fried plantains (122F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (102F - Hot Holding) Steam table cooked eggs (98F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding) Per operator all products stored for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat all products ton165F+ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at dishwasher area Operator provided Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator transfers multiple items from freezer to walk in cooler , never corrected date marking Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822663
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783814
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Multiple containers with cooking oil stored on floor. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dishwasher area and server Coffe station Emailed signs to operator **Corrective Action Taken** 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.at 0 ppm chlorine. Operator moved sanitation procedures to 3 compartment sink 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-22-4:High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed burn gel stored above ice machine scoop Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above cooked beans Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook line Raw shell eggs 76F cold Holding Per operator product stored for approximately 20 minutes Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved to inside of cooler **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 cook line cheese 46F cold holding, hard boil eggs 63F cold Holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line cheese 46F cold holding, hard boil eggs 63F cold Holding Per operator products stored since yesterday. See stop sale. At cook line Coleslaw 46F cold Holding Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator iced down. Inside walk-in cooler. Coleslaw 45F cold Holding, cheese 44F cold holding, Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to move items to walk in freezer All products listed above not prepared or portioned today. 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. On Cook line Steam table. cooked beans 118F hot Holding, red sauce 128F hot Holding , cooked eggs 112F hot Holding Per operator products stored for approximately 2 .15 hours. Operator moved items to stovetop to reheat to 165F+ **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic cup inside handwashing sink on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Several containers with cooked food like taquitos cooked beans etc Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 3/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593254
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored- clean pans stored on rusted shelf with holes in the kitchen
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple coffee cups on prep tables in the kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside- back door by dishwasher
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of cooked food like chicken on the floor in walk-in cooler Advised to store properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid spray can under counter in the kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood bags stored above tamale in walk-in cooler ; raw ground beef stored with ham in walk-in cooler; stored properly Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with soiled gloves on; educated employee; employee washed hands properly and changed gloves; Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (91F - Hot Holding) on the shelf in the kitchen; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; operator placed back on the stove to reheat to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Refried beans in walk-in cooler date 3/10/24; as per operator food frozen and removed from freezer 2 days prior ; operator dated correctly Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593154
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dishwasher area and back room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Same **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink located outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Same **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473721
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on shelf in the kitchen manager cleaned the area Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor in back room. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dishwasher area and back room. Warning
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink located outside. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under prep table near hand sink. Manager killed and sanitized the area.( corrected on site ) 6 live roaches under rice bin between prep table and white chest freezer in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 8/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382208
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair...above walk in cooler.
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner... peeling metal in walk in cooler door . Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..cheese 46°, pico de gallo 46°, cream 45°, raw chicken 45° in reach in cooler at kitchen and rice 45°, cheese 45° in tall reach in cooler . per employee in and out food made temperature high . Food being held than four hours. Employee covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored plate in handwashing sink at dishwashing area, employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site
- 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.