Casa Linda Restaurante, 701 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASA LINDA RESTAURANTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 701 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
License #: 6020394
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing over cook line area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm , **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 0 ppm chlorine, sanitizer bucket empty. PIC replaced bucket and retested, chlorine at 100 ppm after retest. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Chicken on top of sodas in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chicken over veggies at small cooler next to cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Under hand washing sink next to back door.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At HWS near back door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken stock at 122° in 5 gallon bucket on prep table. PIC had it moved to walk in cooler in smaller batches . **Corrected On-Site**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in wait station.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Tiles missing and broken behind cook line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Employee at prep area, put on gloves no hand washing.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Vegetable trimmings in HWS at prep area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Drink mixing cup at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. **Repeat Violation**
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Stock pot of soup and salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop at prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf in wait station.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Stock pot, discussed with PIC.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Beef over shrimp.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At bak door.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
7/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. cookline hood
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee at cookline ,put on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. wall at cookline
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin , no food stored inside
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. at cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dumpsink ,ice in sink
  • Observed hole in wall. kitchen at back door
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef over pork, walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. straws at bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated debris. at bar,Corrected On Site.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Cutting board at cookline not sanitized . employee dripping raw mear juices and wiped with dry cloth. Discussed with PIC * Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauces in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at bar used to soak small drink mats.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. at cookline, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, Walkin cooler gasket.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM * using soap in bucket , not sanitizer . Corrected On Site.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over cookline .
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/18/2012.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods at cookline .
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when gloves are changed.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. at dishmachine sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken in warmer at 121 degrees, PIC reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin at south end of cookline, all phfoods moved to walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing Handwashing sign in food preparation room or area. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pressure washer and equipment blocking in back of kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. hood at cookline
  • Critical - Observed bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. storeroom , Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tamales @51 and cooked meats @48 in reachin cooler. PIC states all phfoods in walkin overnight , moved to walkin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. behind cookline and next to dishmachine .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Numerous meats in walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. cotting board
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. beef over peppers in walkin freezer , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knive at cookline , Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. clean mop heads in back HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Drop in freezer
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. beef, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. beef over pork in walkin , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tamales and sauces in walkin cooler, Corrected On Site.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. cooling unit dripping on food in walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken and beef over cooked pork in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop at wait station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl to dispense food in rice bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. use of a cup to scoop ice, no handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer door. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by ice bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. above cookline
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles . above walkin freezer
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken out of temperature reachin cooler , moved to walkin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook cutting vegies and making tamales, put on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher putting away clean plates
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin freezer door.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Critical. Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked at back kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. both in kitchen used as dumpsink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. observed cheeses in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. bulk rice,beans, sugar in storeroom
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin by soups.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.observed beef in standing water , 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken over RTE in reachin on line.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bowls in bulk beans and rice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. observed cook not changing gloves when necessary Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. need QUARTERNARY TEST KIT
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. O PPM
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by mop buckets and ladder in back of kithen .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed hand sink at bar filled with ice. Corrected On Site.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MENS ROOM SINK
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOP SINK HOSE BIB
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
11/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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