Comadres
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2024
21
Score
Across the available record, Comadres has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 23 violations per visit versus roughly 20 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “water with a temperature” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Englewood restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer at dishwasher observed operator replace empty sanitizer bottle, and re-prime machine to retest at 100 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cooks line. Observed soil gaskets on reach in cooler Repeat 10-10a¿¿23 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observe no hot water at hand wash sinks in restrooms. Repeat 10 a¿¿ 10a¿¿23. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. repeat 10 a¿¿ 10a¿¿23. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk-in cooler door does not shut all the way and lack on door is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to Walk-in cooler and in food preparation areas. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in kitchen and storage area. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and storage area. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. Repeat 10 a¿¿ 10a¿¿23. **Repeat Violation**
33-36-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Repeat 10 a¿¿ 10a¿¿23. **Repeat Violation**
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build on stacks of old pans and equipment. Observed dust buildup on walls in food pre area.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation at back of kitchen and storage area. Repeat 10-10-23
35B-04-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. I was. Repeat 10-10-23
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple non-functional in disrepair reach-in coolers along with other nonfunctional equipment stored in back area. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and storage area. Repeat 10-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Repeat 10 a¿¿ 10a¿¿23. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
21
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 3-16-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 3-16-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed worn and soiled cutting boards throughout kitchen. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 3-16-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at restrooms. Repeat 3-16-23. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not in or stored in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans put away on dirty rust racks. Repeat 3-16-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to Walk-in cooler. Repeat 3-16-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen at storage area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. **Warning**
33-36-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation at back area to kitchen. Repeat 3-16-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed door at ladies room is broken and not self closing. Repeat 3-16-23 **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old non-working reach-in coolers in back area of kitchen by Walk-in cooler. Repeat 3-16-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas throughout kitchen and st area by Walk-in cooler. Repeat 3-16-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
26
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed molded corn husks used for tamales in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of items.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water working in any restroom. Repeat 8-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 8-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator EMPloyee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed burritos, cut chicken and marinated beef in reach-in cooler at cooks line prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 8-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in back storage not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pot and pans stored on shelves in kitchen and back storage area that are soiled and rusted.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on make table counter at cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at cooks line under and behind equipment heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Observed floors in back storage area soiled and dirt.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles and broke tiles at door entrance to Walk-in cooler. Observed portion brick floor in back storage area in disrepair with mushrooms growing up through floor Repeat 8-5-22. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed outer opening in back storage area can not be properly closed.
35B-04-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing door at ladies room broken. Repeat 8-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused non-functioning reach-in coolers in back storage area.
33-31-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Repeat 8-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat 8-5-22 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cooks line and prep area soiled and dirty.
36-27-5
26
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator set up 3 compartment sink for ware washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables and sauces in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed operator move eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 200 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator adjust solution to proper concentration. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage ad reference material. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Observed operator put paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken, refried bean, salsa, soup and taco meat made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Observed operator date mark all items with dates made. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks. Observed no hot running water at hand sinks in mens and ladies room used by employee and guest. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and microwave buttons at cooks line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and fan at cooks line with buildup of dust and grease. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet at hand sink in wait staff area missing handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken tiles at floor by Walk-in cooler door. Observed wood floor in front by Walk-in cooler rotted and in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on floor in back storage and trash area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed garbage cans in outside area behind back kitchen with no lids. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bags of trash on ground in outside area behind back kitchen. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of steam table at cooks line. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken on ladies restroom. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls above steam table in kitchen with heavy buildup of dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Comadres last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Comadres on file is from Jan 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Comadres?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Comadres.
How does Comadres compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Comadres most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Englewood average of 77.
Has Comadres' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Comadres have averaged around 23 violations per visit, up from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Comadres means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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