Durango Steakhouse, 3455 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DURANGO STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3455 Cheney Hwy, Titusville, FL 32780-2502
License #: 1504582
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment heavily soiled with accumulated grease. Table shelving by fryers. Use to be a drawer
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dish area
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2012. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.behind upright cooler in the kitchen
  • Basic - Fan cover missing in the walk in freezer
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.cook line and dish machine area
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease on the bottom shelf. Pit area
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.2 door cooler next to flat top grill,cooler across from fryers
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.several bins in the storage rooms
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Found sliced deli meats dated 9-1 and 9-8. Manager discarded
  • High Priority - Sheet pans of Raw prime rib stored over cooked ribs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitche at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Pit Reach-in cooler shelves moderately soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.behind ice machine
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small bread boards. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler lift top door. On cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 4/12.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small bread boards. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler lift top door. On cook line.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Directly on top of soiled ice machine shelf.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Croutons, large scoop, handle in food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Ice machine.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next day warning issued.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Mild build up.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bread rack, prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Mild build up.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient thermometer in cold area, away from door, states 44°
6/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in prep area, wait station, grill station.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Apron, etc on prep counter, wait station.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing two walk in cooler fan covers.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Replaced several, still in progress.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Non handled, broken scoop used in bulk flour.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Leaking moderately in dish room.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Pass thru/ cook line area.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing violation page.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Near cove molding in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under counters.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream was left on counter after employees used it for coffee. Operator stated been out for one hour. Placed in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ice bath in wait station, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, not submerged, surrounded by ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Water bowls and cat food outside in rear door area.
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Dish area.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards used for customer service of bread loaves grooved,
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of water softener, outside storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Open. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light covers soiled with food debris/ dust.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - handling cooked bacon. And handling lemons for drink service. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken.discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.has cover to replace in prep area
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.true upright RIC fount at 49?.this unit is not to be used till maintains 41? or below **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee restroom **Warning**
  • Floors tiles broken or missing in kitchen,dish area and bar **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.true upright RIC /all reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.owner showed up in middle of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.several locations **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Observed coils on cook line unit are heavily soiled with dust **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw seafood in the cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.not washing hands prior to changing gloves. **Warning**
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, on cook line gaskets,associated cook line equipment **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense dressingsand several area's **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked potato skins 47? cheese 46? recommend rapid chill.moved to walk in cooler. Checked foods aging found at 40? in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice cream balls and breaded ravioli holding in chest freezer. **Warning**
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled..when touching clothing and handling dirty dishes than returning to food prep **Warning**
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in dish area **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. wait station ric. will not store phf's.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. butter, wait station. operator discarded. standing water on and in container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. meat walk in.
  • Critical - Observed beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on scale.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dish machine.
  • Observed dusty/ debris light shields.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. in disrepair.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under back room triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk sugar.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. back triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises. evidence of feeding cats, cat food on floor in back storage shed. observed two cats in enclosed fence area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairreach in cooler lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. aprons on ice machine next to butter.
  • Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. dry storage.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). butterhalf half, wait station.
10/11/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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