14th Ave Steakhouse, 2023 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: 14th Ave Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2023 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960
License #: 4100977
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 4/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bucket in bulk flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Cooks line
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several boards throughout kitchen.
  • 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. Bulk flour container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Wait station cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and rice containers. Containers are labeled incorrectly. Rice is in flour container and flour is in rice container
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door handle
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Produce cooler
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Several spots throughout kitchen and in walk in coolers
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several lids and containers on clean dish storage rack
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Cooks line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line by steam well.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour container
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris down walk in cooler and freezer hallway
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Walk in cooler and freezer hallway
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffing and lobster meat at 44?F in the reach in cooler, operator rapid chilled items.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
4/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.- walkin cooler floor
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.- walkin freezer door
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.- walkin cooler floor
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.walkin freezer door
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- reachin cooler gaskets
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Dining room wait station handwash sink.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cipped and cracked wood-type salad bowls in wait station.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign, no soap and no papertowels provided at a handsink used by food employees-dining room wait station.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled-waite station area of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed moderate amounts of brown gooeynencrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-black tape on upright freezer door-possibly holding door closed due to iced over gaskets.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-cracked and broken handle on upright freezer on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in cookline reach in cooler-facility not open yesterday and has not been used today. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-bottom shelf of stainless table used as island on cookline.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition-several cracked/chewed up white spatulas hanging over cookline.
  • Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. observed reachin cooler not functioning. operator not using unit.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. observed under hood
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. observed on hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. observed at server station
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- observed excessive ice on floor in walkin freezer
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. observed shopping bags in walkin cooler used on produce
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.-milk
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. observed raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. observed at server station
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. observed wall around walkin cooler door rotting
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./milk
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./slicing oni0ns Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./waite station ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine./quaternary bar area
  • Critical. Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./in employee restroom leaving a hole
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification./Michael just started back employed only 2 days with this facility-have 28 more days to certify/must have done by next unannounced inspection
  • Critical. employee training recently expired/must have done by next unannounced inspection
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed door from kitchen going to hallway rotten/peeling
  • Observed the kettle stand tile on top is cracked/peeling
  • Critical. Observed mildly encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./bar area
  • Observed residue/dust build-up on fan sitting on top of cooks line table
  • Observed heavy residue/soil build-up on kettle table stand
  • Clean dishes not stored inverted to prevent contamination
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixture in employee restroom- Repeat Violation/employees are utilizing guest restrooms-must be complied by next unannounced inspection or an administrative action SHALL be taken
  • Light not functioning/by steam table line over convection oven/1 out,1 missing
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./by dishmachine labeles not legible
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires/dessert freezer For reporting purposes only.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./cooked ribs Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food./ raw beef over shrimp speed rack walk in cooler 1
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water/only the employee restroom-SHALL UTILIZE OTHER RESTROOM TILL PRESSURE RESTORED /operator calling plumber all other fixtures working properly
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./couple areas through out kitchen
  • Observed wall in disrepair./behind dishmachine cracked piece broken off Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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