CAFE QUE RICO

High Priority - Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Observed raw beef stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored in sanitizer bucket.

Intermediate - Observed prep table in kitchen shelf with rust. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Observed various cooked foods prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic - Observed Employee personal food located in reach in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed prep shelf with rust. Located in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Intermediate - Observed prep shelf with rust. Located in kitchen area. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Hole in wall. Located next to kitchen reach in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored over diced tomatoes. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced ham thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Omega 3 being stored on shelf next to clean dishes. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in thank you bags. Located in reach in freezer. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table next to flat grill. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Warning

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water. Located in 3 compartment sink. Warning

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 72°F and located on prep table in kitchen area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork being stored on top of various cut vegetables. Located in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Employee added. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in ware wash area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef being stored on top of various cut vegetables and sliced ham. Located in reach in cooler.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table in front of stove.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 56F - Cold Holding located in coffee station. Employee stated that milk had only been out for only 30 minutes.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures less than 135°F; cooked potatoes (78F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (83F - Hot Holding) All foods were stored on prep table. As per chef food is kept out of temperature and reheated when needed.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning chemicals being stored in kitchen hand washing sink.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw chicken being stored on floor under 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in warewash area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw beef thawing at room temperature in 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/21. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of sliced ham and cooked vegetables. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in bathroom in disrepair. Sink not properly affixed to wall. Warning

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink and not sanitizing. Sanitizer was not set up. Coached employee and she set up sanitizer and sanitized dishes. 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and tilapia being stored on top of cut plantains and cut onions. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Located in kitchen area. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior with an accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located under 3 compartment sink. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice stored in reach in cooler at 61°F - Cooling. As per chef rice was cooked yesterday 7/16/21 cooling overnight temperature still above 41°F.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a tray of sliced turkey. Advised employees and she removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various ready to eat foods advised chef and she rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink located behind front counter. Employee removed.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.