COSTELLO'S CAFE AND CATERING
400 INTERNATIONAL PKWY STE 190 · HEATHROW · Seminole County · FL 32746
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -per operator equipment, utensils being washed and rinsed. No sanitizer step. Recommend setting up bus tub of sanitizer until 3 compartment sink repaired. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato (48°F – Cold Holding); soup (47°F – Cold Holding); cheese (48°F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -approximately 20 live roaches under 2 plastic catering boxes on floor next to stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato 48, soup 47 in front line prep table overnight. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink next to Ventless cooking system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. -front cooler. **Warning**
53A-01-6Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. CFM certificate on site for previous employee. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -soup made last week per operator in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 7
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. -inside ventless cooking system. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink -1 dead roach in cup on bottom shelf of equipment table -1 dead roach on floor next to oven 1 dead roach on floor next to plastic catering box next to oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. -2 door Traulson cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -2 upright freezers. **Warning**
33-33-4Basic – Large amount of unused equipment/supplies present. -4 non-working coolers, fryer, freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -1st compartment of 3 compartment sink covered. Per operator, does not work. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:19 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.