Karen's First Choice Deli, 1501 Robert J Conler, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KAREN'S FIRST CHOICE DELI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1501 Robert J Conler, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1503994
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles./ front of the microwave
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee dumping wastewater in the toilet/urinal./ must clean out the mop sink room and utilize the mop sink properly
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb./ by hot water heater **Repeat Violation**
  • 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./ tuna fish **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute heavily soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Moderately Encrusted material on can opener blade.
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - tape used to repair fan cover in the microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves above prep table
  • Basic - Several Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Several small Holes in wall. By 3 bay sink
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers in ooler
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By hot water tank
  • 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. Sliced deli meats **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-10 degrees **Corrected On-Site**
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean./ toilet in ladies restroom
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator./ salad prep refrigerator
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./ tall black refrigerator
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle./ at HWS in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ hot water heater not working, technician coming today **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ chicken salad prepared 4 days ago.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ in refrigerator or reach in coolers
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ temping at 86 degrees f
  • 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**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.under repair
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on the glass front reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw beef over lunch meats in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cut lunch meats
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • 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. The on line cold hold make box is at 51? ambient. Must not be used for potentially hazardous foods. Other cold units are available . Owner has a tech to do repairs today
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./chicken salad
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with heavily watered down soap Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hoods
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw hamburger over deli meat Corrected On Site.
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.HEAVILY RUSTED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after cracking eggs. Corrected On Site.washed and sanitized hands
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at back door and front door
  • mop/service sink installed not available at establishment.used as storage
7/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.HEAVILY RUSTED
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facilities not clean. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris/grease on stove
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed live fly in kitchen.
  • Observed sandwich cutting board moderatly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facilities not clean.
  • Observed holes in wall.restrooms
  • Critical - Observed opened pan of raw beef over saran wrapped sliced ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered raw beef patties in RIC. Corrected On Site.discared.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.dumped out added more water.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.off 4 degree's Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed heavy rust build up on blade.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.while prepairing food
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.moderate
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.in the restrooms
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.above the prep area
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.sandwich make cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.heavily rusted
  • Critical. Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.storage shelves
  • Observed hole in wall behind bathroom doors.
  • Observed attached equipment heavily soiled with accumulated dust and insects in hall way.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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