Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CASA SANTIAGO LATIN CUISINE

11150 OKEECHOBEE BLVD STE E · ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33411

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3484654
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8831521
DBPR license6021575

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 18, 2024 11:24 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 20, 2024 8:34 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen, flying around/landing on cutting boards. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (78F – Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At walk-in cooler; Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 50 live roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 100+ dead roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Bread/unbaked uncovered pastries/tomatoes/onions/lettuce/carrots/potatoes/peppers/plantains/limes. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (78F – Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler over 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; Swiss cheese (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to upright reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (97F – Hot Holding). Operator stated held 2 hours, moved to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top cooler; cut lettuce (46F -Ambient Cooling 9:40am/48F – Ambient Cooling 10:15am)7am; cut tomatoes (46F -Ambient Cooling 9:40am/46F – Ambient Cooling 10:15am)7am. Operator stated lettuce and tomatoes cut at 7am, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to upright right reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. See Violation 03A-03-5/walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 100+ dead roaches inside walk-in cooler with food stored. Approximately 20 dead roaches in kitchen next to flip top cooler outside of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

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