Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CABO BLANCO RESTAURANT

1936 HOLLYWOOD BLVD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3467273
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778270
DBPR license1622647

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 11, 2024 2:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 12, 2024 11:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat onions in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches under tin foil of bottom shelf of prep table on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches inside of wheel of cook line flip top. Observed 4 live roaches inside of door gasket of cook line flip top **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (80F – Hot Holding) being held in oven with minimal heat. Operator states chicken was cooked approximately 2.5 hours ago operator moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach stored on top of unwashed potatoes. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Total lack of water at kitchen hand wash sink **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in ground on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on top of tin foil lined bottom shelf of prep table on cook line in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment and at bar **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on bottom shelf of cook line prep table **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed n kitchen area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.