Records show one South Florida restaurant was ordered shut last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
31 violations were spotted inside Costa Sur Cuban Cafe during an unannounced routine inspection.
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The Pompano Beach restaurant was allowed to re-open following an ordered cleanup followed by a re-inspection.
**COSTA SUR CUBAN CAFE
640 EAST SAMPLE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH
ORDERED SHUT 7/3
31 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 20 rodent dropping observed on shelving, packaged single serve items, on the window sill, and beneath storage rack in dry storage room.”
“Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. One live small flying insect flying at the front counter.”
“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. Rice pudding 53F in front counter reach in display cooler, not prepared or portioned today and stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed ice buildup covering vents in unit. See Stop Sale. Black beans 55F in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, not prepared or portioned today and stored overnight in cooler per operator. Observed beans stored in large covered pot.”
“Interior of toaster oven and microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris in the kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Rice pudding 55F in front counter reach in display cooler, not prepared or portioned today and stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed ice buildup covering vents in unit. See Stop Sale. 2. Buttery Blend 72F, contains milk, stored at food prep table under no temperature control for less than three hours per operator. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill to 41F or below. Repeat Violation.”
“Food being cooled by non-approved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed black beans 45-F-47F cooled overnight per operator, in large pot covered.”
“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans 45-F-47F cooled overnight per operator, in large pot covered.”
“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food. Observed cheese wrapped in brown paper towels in reach in cooler in kitchen.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Microwave interior in kitchen. 2. Toaster oven interior at front counter.”
“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. 1. Raw Ground beef not in original packaging stored over raw chicken no longer in original package in reach in freezer in dry storage.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. 1. Opened bag of raw chicken stored over guava pastries in reach in freezer in dry storage. 2. Bowl of raw pork chops stored over water and juice in pitchers in reach in cooler in prep area. 3. Container or raw chicken stored over pit if cooked black beans in reach in cooler.”
“Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.”
**COLOMBIAN MOUNTAINS CAFE
3330 NE 33RD ST.
FORT LAUDERDALE
INSPECTION BASED ON COMPLAINT
INSPECTION DATE 7/2
17 VIOLATIONS FOUND
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION REQUIRED
“Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches. One in kitchen at cook line. One in prep area by chest freezer. One by triple sink by back door. One by in dining area by booth next to bathroom hallway One by dining area corner next to artificial tree.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach next to seating booth by restroom hallway. Operator exterminated roach and cleaned/sanitized the area.”
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat soup. Employee stored properly.”
“Hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed buckets and wash cloth in prep area employee hand sink.”