A&w Restaurants, 175 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: A&W Restaurants
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 175 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952-3634
License #: 1501066
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 12/6/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Broken thermometer in cheese cooler
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.womans
  • Observed hole in wall.by handsink
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Manager on duty
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.line
  • Observed hole in wall.missing tile
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler ambient temperature 48F This violation must be corrected by : 08/25/12. Repeat Violation.
  • Hand sink on cook line in disrepair due to broken pipe
  • Critical - Hot fog cooker directly next to hand wash sink
  • 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.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 08/23/12.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./wood behind icecream machine
  • Critical - Observed auto sham moderately encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on crash cart
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler on cook line moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese sauce 45F and green beans 45F in the walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit. Food may not be served.hush puppy mix was supposed to be discarded at 1:33 found at 2:40.manager discarded
  • Observed scissors used to cut open cooked fish package are rusted
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwaves moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed auto sham moderately encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 08/23/12.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment,sandwich cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Steam table not adequately covered open side to maintain correct heat for hot holding. Corrected On Site.Entire steam table covered.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface at soda fountain.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Hot dogs,American cheese cold holding 1 hour,in sandwich cooler. Corrected On Site.Food removed and rechilled rapidly,then stored in front refrigerator.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chili and cheese sauce hot holding 115 DEGREES F,for 1 hour in steam table. Corrected On Site.Remived and heated rapidly in steamer to above 165 DEGREES F.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like/slime on soda dispensing nozzles splash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ladies bathroom facility in disrepair.Operator closed for repairs;repairman coming out today.Note:men's restroom in full operation.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment,sandwich cooler, incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures of 41 Degrees F.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.Observed waste condensate dripping from ceiling in walk in freezer into open bucket and buildup of ice on floor.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.Washed hands and wearing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty/dirty ceiling air conditioning vent covers in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation ofwater in bottom of sandwich line cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.American cheese cold holding 44 DF in bottom of sandwich cooler.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed wall soiled with moderate accumulation black debris in dishwashing area.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
7/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed lexan pan of rice cooling covered in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in bulk ice machine's hopper. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing;noted 10 ppm in last compartment of triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area;noted on splash wall above triple sink.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Bottom gasket on "Traulsen " line freezer is in disrepair. Repeat Violation.CB INSPECTION ON BACK ORDER PER DISTRICT SUPERVISOR.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Bottom gasket on "Traulsen " line freezer is in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.The waste condensation catch drip pan is in disrepair.Waste water condensation is dripping from catch pan in walkin cooler on to covered sealed containers of strawberries on shelves below fan unit.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for glasses.NOTE:UNTIL REPAIRED USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZIE GLASSES.This violation appears to an on going problem since it was noted on 9/30/08 inspection and glass dishwasher was not working at all on 2/24/09 inspection.Manager needs to implement daily testing with chemical chlorine test kit strips to ensure glass dishwasher is sanitizing.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation for more than one hour during entire inspection.General manager [certified] had stepped out to run errands again before start of inspection per person in charge. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.Glass dishmachine was not sanitzing glasses per data plate on low temperature glass dishwaher.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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