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ALEZ CARIBBEAN CUISINE

5032 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32808

Last inspected Jan 17, 2024 · 4 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5805568
Grade history
AUG 23
NOV 23
Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches in dry storage area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $650

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023049827Aug 10, 2023Mar 13, 2024$400
4--2017025233Mar 31, 2017Jan 19, 2018$250

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bean purée (80F - Cold Holding);
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Jan 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean purée (80F - Cold Holding); from yesterday
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Jan 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bean purée (80F - Cold Holding);
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean purée (80F - Cold Holding); from yesterday
High priority/03A-02-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment dish, cook line and dry storage.
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind shelves in dry storage room
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in cooler Rusted out.
Basic/36-12-4/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in multiple dishes in walk-in cooler. Chicken, pork and vegetables.
Basic/10-06-5/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 20 live roaches in dry storage area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Knife in soiled bucket in back storage area. 2. Plates in storage under front counter with encrusted food. 3. 2 medium cutting boards, 1 white 1 green 1 large white board on make table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to make table with bucket inside. Staff removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine. Staff added soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child in dish room sitting in stroller.
Intermediate/43-08-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 50 pound
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment dish, cook line and dry storage.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dish area above cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind shelves in dry storage room
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Staff washing dishes with only first compartment no rinse or sanitizer.
Basic/16-16-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1. Walk-in cooler 2. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-01-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in walk-in cooler Rusted out.
Basic/36-12-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in multiple dishes in walk-in cooler. Chicken, pork and vegetables.
Basic/10-06-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves
Basic/22-16-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. 1. Dry storage area has broken concrete with gaps to the outside.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.