Rancho Viejo, 1901 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RANCHO VIEJO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1901 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1505527
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 9/18/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling roof leak in back dish machine area
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing./ back storage area
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./ back door at least 1/4 inch gap
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid./ both dumsters **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outside bottom of portable reach in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ small cooler cooks line- tall reach in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler wall with rust that has pitted the surface./ cooks line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Under 10 ppm chlorine
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.2 door upright cooler **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.damaged tiles and missing worn grout observed
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at the entrance to the kitchen next to the alto shaam
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in the dish room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at the handwash sink at the ice machine
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.no original proof of employee training Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.in the kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2 door up right cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken stored over raw beef in a cookline reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.the bottom of the back kitchen door is rusted through and is not sealed Repeat Violation.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./cooks line reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./talk reach in outside guage not working so ambient thermometer is required until outside guage properly working Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./several ceiling water damaged
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw non hermically chicken stored over ice cream Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths to 100 ppm Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation./bottom of back door heavily rusted-
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./cooked beans walk in cooler 1 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./under dishmachine
  • Critical - observed employees trained but no original certifications
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambros on storage shelf
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in not cleaned at least every four hours./chip bowls not washed after serving to customer.take off the table and re-use for next customer
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment./ice scoop on soda tray also big scoop by ice bin stored on c/o 2 tank Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./ceiling water damage several areas.and 1 missing by ice machine
  • Observed hole in ceiling./by ice machine
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./waite station Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./non hermecically sealed raw chicken stored with,raw beef and pork which are also not hermecically sealed small
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed/wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wooden bowls with large cracks/splits
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours./observed cook put rice into steamer asked questions operator stated it was a finished reheat rice had operator tell cook to continue to reheat till product reached 165 degrees f for hot holding./ Corrected On Site.to 165 degrees f
  • Critical - observed establishment has employee training with improper documentation must have filled out properly. must have completed by next unannounced inspection
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.all ric's
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt inside light sheilds on cook line
  • Critical - Observed cooked beans being cooled by being covered and in deep container Repeat Violation.
  • Observed fan covers moderatly soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.nacho
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, scoops for cooked meats and picadilla in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Cooked beans not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.from over night.found at 51F.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.handling ice cream balls to put in freezer
  • Observed build-up of food on walkin cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed cooked beans being cooled by nonapproved method.deep container covered in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands while wearing gloves Corrected On Site.removed gloves properly washed hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor in dry storage area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.for uncooked rice and beans
  • Critical - Observed raw whole shell eggs over lettuce in the walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.cooked beef dated 4/4/2011,cooked picadillo dated 4/6/11 found in the walkin cooler
  • Observed thank you bag used to stored icecam balls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked beef and cooked shredded chicken h.h on stove.recommend to reheat to 165F. Corrected On Site.tyrned heat on.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - refried beand and cooked rice not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. recommend to reheat to 165F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.for sugar/salt
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.refried beans 124F and refried beans 124F in steam table h.h. Corrected On Site.recommend toreheat to 165F
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-32 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered beans and rice in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cooked beans,cleaned diced veggies in walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after touching dirty towel and handling clean dishes.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed several individual cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • wiping cloth stored on belt of apron. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles on gun. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris on shelves at cook line RIC
  • Clean gchill wands not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cook line
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.heavy grease on bottom Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen and ladies restroom Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.storage room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cleaner stored by plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.large container of salsa,beans in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed a plastic thank you bag to cover cooked tortillias
  • Observed garbage bags used for ice in the walkin frezzer
  • Observed counter top in mens restroom no longer smooth and easily cleanable.chipping badly
  • Observed cook line RIC gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed chest frezzer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles gun.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.nacho chips storage containers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves in kitchen
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.prep area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.cups at bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken floor tiles in front of fryers
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missing.above prep table
  • Ceiling tile missing.ladies restroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.by dishmachine
  • Light not functioning.storage room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.front counter
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.container of roach powder.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs stored over avacodos. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.around slicer to keep cheese from slinging out. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed shelves in RIC located by icemachine are badly rusted.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.RIC located by icemachine
  • Critical. Observed heavily soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line RIC
  • Observed caulking with slimy/mold-like build-up.around hand sink.front line
  • Observed moderate slim/mold-like build-up in sink at dish area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.chill wands in the walkin frezzer.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.dishmachine area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.prep sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.kitchen grout missing around tiles
  • Observed walkin cooler wall in disrepair .metal sticking out
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.prep area
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.above prep sink
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan covers in the produce cooler
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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