CABO BLANCO RESTAURANT
948 NE 62 ST, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954.489.2244
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022057985 | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2018015763 | Mar 20, 2018 | May 22, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken; (44F); Fish (44F)Lettuce; (43F)Cut Tomatoes; (45F). Flip Top Cooler. Operator moved items to Atosa Freezer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils Operator removed utensils.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine. Operator removed scoop from ice machine
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf of food preparation table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to steam table used to store plastic bucket. Operator removed bucket from sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Soap Dispenser across from Dishwasher
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of reach in cooler
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from True Freezer
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink across from True freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Cooked sweet plantains stored in steam table right next to handwashing sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Chlorine Sanitizer >200ppm Manager adjust sanitizer to 100ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs then handled cooked plantain
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to small chest freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes in Walk In Cooler. Manager labeled container
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains bluish liquid Manager labeled spray bottle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open con of Canada Dry soda on shelf above Flip Top Cooler
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.. Hand wash sink faucet covered with grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under counter by dish machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out kitchen.
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over soup in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on another lower shelf
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed breaded raw chicken over beef in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (78F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter on cook line at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator procedures
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bain Marie and spoon in hand washing sink on cook line. Operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips for ware washing machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler held over 48 hours not properly date marked. Operator date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches between ice machine and 2 door glass refrigerator. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized. Observed 4 dead roaches in dishwashing area. Operator removed clean and sanitized. Observed 1 dead roach behind Atosa reach in freezer. Operator removed clean and sanitized Observed 4 dead roaches between the wall and reach in cooler at the bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on shelf above make table on cook line. Operator re.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in rear of the kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under counter by dish machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris
Stored food not covered. Observed raw whole chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted mops
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket on cook line chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator added chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm
Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable though out kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall by three compartment sink Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tabs on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink. Operator removed Observed water pitcher in hand washing sink located at prep area. Operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator supplied.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar. Operator removed
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in between soda boxes on shelves in store room area Observed 1 dead roach on store room shelf next to a box of t shirt togo bags Observed 2 dead roach on floor by three compartment sink Observed 5 dead roaches between the ice machine and Saba air 2 door glass reach in cooler Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized areas
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable though out kitchen Hole in or other damage to wall by three compartment sink Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liter plastic soda bottles in walk-in cooler floor Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor in storage area Observed plastic water bottles on floor in storage area Operator elevated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tabs on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Working containers of flour and salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.