Second Closure In Month Due To Roaches, According To State Inspector.
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — It’s a second temporary closure in just a month for Quates Mexican Restaurant 2 at 9858 Clint Moore Road in Boca Raton. Just like the original closure reported by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the closure on July 31st was for roaches. The restaurant has reopened.
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High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on underside of table at beverage station in dining room Observed 1 live roach on ground at beverage station in dining room. Observed 1 live roach on electrical cord behind beverage station in dining room. Observed 1 live roach in between wall and triple sink in ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach on wall above triple sink in ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach on wall in linen washing area in kitchen area. Observed 5 live roaches on ground under flat top on cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheel of 2 door low top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on underside of shelf at to go area in front of cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on shelf holding dry storage items in front of cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on table top flat top at expo line in front of cook line. Observed 5 live roaches inside of door jamb to liquor storage room in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground under reach in cooler at bar area. Observed 5 live roaches inside of gasket of 2 door low top cooler on cook line in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on dining room table in dining room. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf at beverage station in dining room. Obseved 5 dead roaches on ground in linen washing area in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf in liquor storage room. Observed 5 dead roaches inside of control device at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair **Warning**
Intermediate – Food manager certification expired.
Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, stained/soiled, has cut marks and no longer cleanable **Warning**
Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees.
Quates Mexican Restaurant 2 was ordered closed at 1:19 p.m. on July 31st and permitted to reopen at 3:52 p.m. on August 1st. Another unannounced inspection is pending for the restaurant.
