America's Best Value Inn, 3220 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3220 N Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32926-6699
License #: 1500453
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ladies restroom.
09/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Holes in wall. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelves not attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paint chipping.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Prestaged coffee in filters on coffee maker **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at buffet 72°, discard at end of breakfast, add to time as a public health control.
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • Insurance inspector's boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ladies restroom.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No three-compartment sink is provided for warewashing. Employee states that 3 bay sink is not functional at this time. Using single bay sink near dish machine ( not functional about 3 weeks) to do the 3 step process.
  • No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 2 boilers onsite only one certified.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Employee food stored above customer food in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By triple sink, materials onsite. Waiting to be installed.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By triple sink.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 9/13 callback- no certified manager for establishment.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By triple sink.
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. In kitchen, lumber, equipment , trim. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 9/13
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area.
10/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Employee food stored over customer food in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Several throughout.
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Painting, etc equipment in kitchen. Removed most of equipment.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Heavily soiled.
5/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Painting, etc equipment in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Heavily soiled.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Drain cover(s) missing. by triple sink.
  • Light not functioning. several in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. along walls.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. observed cooking on stove with hood suppression system on. Corrected On Site. turned hood system.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. utensils and pans on cook line.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. utensils in dish area.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. sneezeguard placed too high above food on buffet allowing for contamination .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored directly on top of machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning. three light out in main kitchen room.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. dirty ashtray on end of cook line.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plates on buffet not inverted.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. billiard table parts, sawhorses, etc in kitchen portion of establishment .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leaking pipe, handsink by cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted and peeling.
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. scoop on top of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. gravy, cooling covered.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. hand sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. thermometer calibrated. w lk in cooler- milk 48, butter 45 . butter packets, room temperature on buffet. recommended for administrative action on 10/7/10.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked eggs 114 buffet line, Corrected On Site. breakfast ending, discarding product.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. gravy, eggs, biscuits all in pans with no overhead protection. recommended for administrative action on 10/7/10.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of flour, back room.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. smoking table set up in corner of kitchen. stated previous inspector said location was acceptable. told them it was not allowed inside.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. stated that are on order
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of foam cups, back room.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler,44 degrees Callback- walk in cooler, milk-48, butter 46. 24 hour callback issued.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. buffet line with covered crockpot and pan with lid uses for storage of eggs and sausage . not protected when lid is removed and customers serve themselves . Callback- self service crockpot with lid, and metal pans with lids exposes sausage gravy, eggs and biscuits when lids are removed by customers .
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Callback- on order.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sausage, bacon, batter in wic.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler,44 degrees
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. buffet line with covered crockpot and pan with lid uses for storage of eggs and sausage . not protected when lid is removed and customers serve themselves .
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. dirty ash tray on end of cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. establishment must use triple sink to sanitize dishes or use single service items until repaired.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed mild soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces very heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. portable dish racks for clean dishes.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. plates and bowls not inverted on buffet lines
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. washing dishes. dish room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. employee restrooms.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease/ debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. by door dry storage room.
  • Observed hole in wall. under triple sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind cook line.
  • Light not functioning. kitchen.
  • Light not functioning.dry storage room
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by microwave on line, yellow liquid.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. by walk in.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
8/2/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Sausage gravy hot holding at 120 degrees Farenheit in crock pot and cooked sausage pattie at 117 degrees Farenheit on steam table.Operator discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product ;dial needs to read 0-220 degrees Farenheit.
  • Critical. Self-service breakfast bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.Cooked foods in steam table,crock pot and sliced bread in display cabinet is not protected from customer cross contamination when containers are opened/removed by guests.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Observed chipping/peeling paint on shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength;noted 0 ppmUntil repaid wash,rinse and sanitizie in triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda gun and holster at bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in womens restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions;observed only a cloth towel by handwash sink at bar.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around/behind dumpster.
  • Lights not functioning on ceiling in dish machine area.
4/14/2010Routine - 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.Open one gallon containers of milk found not date marked in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Packages of butter found cold holding at 67 degrees Farenheit on breakfast buffet line.Must discard after four hours.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in dining room milk refrigerator cold holding unit.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.After running dish machine for several cycles;the chlorine sanitizier was found not entering dish machine.Until repair wash,rinse and sanitizie or multiuse utensils in triple sink at bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun and hoslter at bar above triple sink .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Clean/sanitizied utensils found air drying on cloth towel on dish table.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed soda gun waste line missing at bar;and waste draining onto drain board of bar sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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