Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, 4431 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN & SUITES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4431 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1505898
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ in either refrigeration unit
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cut lettuce in Baggie left out on micro wave at 86 degrees f pic not able to determine the amount of time out she discarded the lettuce
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ storing cleaning supplies **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food./ for butter or waffle mix/ gave a copy of procedure for the time on buffet
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -12°
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ in breakfast refrigerator
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./ under prep cart
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom./underneath bar area walls not sealed
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles./ dispenser by ice bin
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ using to store cleaner, reeducated **Corrected On-Site**
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available./ explained to reservation specialist how to get online
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.the facility is current
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.observed in the coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.white unit **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs are above ready to eat foods in the reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged.raw chicken is over raw burger meat **Repeat Violation**
4/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.in the tan upright cooler
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.in the white reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. personal ,employee food is stored with guest only food and is not labled or segregated
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.a fryer basket is in the handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs are stored over ready to eat foids in the white upright cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.white upright cooler, moderate buildup
10/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food prepared in a private home. cooked pasta and sauce in the reach in cooler , can not use in the restaurant .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at the 3 bay sink
  • Critical - No Class K portable fire extinguisher provided for high hazard cooking area (for suppression system/equipment installed after June 30, 1998). For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw re packaged chicken is stored over ready to eat foods in the reach in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.in the buffet area
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.light build up at the fryers
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.the ladies bathroom door is not self closing Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.next to the 3 bay sink
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.not observed
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.coffee bags are stored an inch off the floor on a btoked shelfr under the mixer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.in the mop sink located in the kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.coffee filters are stored one inch off the floor on a broken shelf next to the coffee
3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - 2 small ants observed on the prep counter.
  • Ceiling in the kitchen is bare dry wall. (Repeat)
  • Heavily buildup of trash on the ground at the dumpster.
  • Critical - No employee hand wash sign in the men's restroom.
  • Open dumpster.
  • The fence at the dumpster is damaged.
  • Critical - The ladies restroom door is not self closing.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.the ceilings in the kitchen are bare drywall. not finished Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.in the biege cold hold unit
  • No copy of latest inspection report.most recient is from 9/ 2010, not the last visit
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.heavy build up
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.the east wall of the kitchen has a vent that is missing its cover abd is very dusty
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.the food service /bar tenders have not documented approved food safety training
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.no quatenary test kit available
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.administative complaint submitted from previous inspection
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. must be 0 degress fahrenheit to 220 df
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.above the kitchen area
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. , an administative complaint has been submitt ed othe 5-10-2011 call back inspection
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.major changes in the kitchen have taken place, a bar, ice service bin, plumbing moved, coolers and walls moved, and no plans have been submitted. a 30 day warning is being issued to submitt plans to DBPR and a total of 60 days to have them approved .
6/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.major changes in the kitchen have taken place, a bar, ice service bin, plumbing moved, coolers and walls moved, and no plans have been submitted. a 30 day warning is being issued to submitt plans to DBPR and a total of 60 days to have them approved .
5/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.above the kitchen area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at the 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. , an administative complaint has been submitt ed othe 5-10-2011 call back inspection
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.a case of foam cups and a case of paper towels are stored on the floor
5/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.major changes in the kitchen have taken place, a bar, ice service bin, plumbing moved, coolers and walls moved, and no plans have been submitted. a 30 day warning is being issued to submitt plans to DBPR and a total of 60 days to have them approved .
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.dishes from the past work night were left unclean overnight in the 3 comp sink and counter tops in the kitchen
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.construction supplies ,paint, tools, trash, all are stored in the kitchen causing possible cross contamination in the food proccess
3/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit or written procedure Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food prep in a prohibited area./cookies cooked back office Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper seperation of employee food & food served to the public
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./restroom Corrected On Site.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit./waffle batter buffet
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination./coffee stirrers self service
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./paper plates/bowls not properly inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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