Chick-Fil-A At Palm Bay Rd, 835 Palm Bay Rd, W Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICK-FIL-A AT PALM BAY RD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 835 Palm Bay Rd, W Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1505057
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ small green, white portable board
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ plastic/ metal cambros
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ plastic door on front of ice bin cracked/ broken
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ containers of lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under slicer
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ front line reach in/ salad, milk
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. / front line, kitchen and restrooms
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Storage room.
  • Basic - Ice machine door cracked
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk batter mixture for chicken found at 48° made at 10 am. Recommend rapid chill. Applied ice. Checked at 1:20 found at 40° **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on/around milk dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. looked in the book to find date last inspected. **Corrected On-Site**
6/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ on shelf by slicer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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./ Sugar container at sink
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ in dressing refrigerator on front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair./ fry freezer
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./ chicken cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth and 3 bin sink chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ liquid egg and spring mix 58°f, in refrigerator 1 hour, recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination./ spray bottles of chemicals stored hanging above fryer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling./ chicken in small unit by fryers **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ plastic containers
  • Basic - Moderate Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface./ behind nozzles drink station drive thru
  • Basic - Moderate Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ yogurt cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ chicken cooler and front line coolers
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on the soup pot
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.rest rooms
6/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.moderate
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.on the cooks
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of mandarin oranges stop sale issued **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.cooked chicken with date marks more than 10 days, stop sale issued **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.light build up **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./metal cambros
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of long chicken reach-in cooler moderate soiled with accumulation of food residue./ Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./liquid eggs improperly held on ice bath 48-55 degrees f re-educated on ice bath recommended rapid chill-employee took corrective action Repeat Violation.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee not washing hands before putting on gloves (chicken cook - yogurt prep)
  • Gaskets torn - chicken biscuit cooler.
  • Critical - Interior of the chicken biscuit cooler heavily soiled - also the gaskets.
  • Critical - Interior of the ice bin in drive thru moderately soiled.
  • Milk tube not properly cut at an angle.
  • Critical - No ambient thermometer in the chicken biscuit cooler.
  • Critical - Nozzles of drink station - moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken not maintained at 41F or below - also the egg wash in the chicken biscuit cooler c/o/s - retemp after 30 minutes.
  • Old labels stuck to clean containers.
  • Wet nesting on all cambro's.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of moderate grease on hoods
  • Critical - Observed employee training done but all compinants not available must have hire date,birthdate,date of training,training expiration date,name of establishment
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./front line reach in also moderately soiled
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed interior of prep line chicken reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue/milk build-up under milk dispenser and milk shake machine
  • Observed walk in cooler vents heavily soiled with accumulated dust.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.at 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.walk in freezer
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.on the 'y' connection at the mop sink
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-40-1 Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut./not exact need to be sure at the proper angle
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed surfaces heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./roll toaster/much better needs little more detailing
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed surfaces moderately encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./dough mixer/cleaned detailing
12/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./atkins at 35 degrees f
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./parmesian cheese utilizing a condiment cup and it was buried in the cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloved Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices./interior of ice machine cracked
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. /needs a little better angle Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed./shake machine only cleaned 3 times a week.needs to be done daily.washed and sanitized
  • Critical. Observed roller toaster needs a little more detailing Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./dough mixer needs a little more detailing Repeat Violation.
12/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./pickles
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in freezer
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./sugar
  • Observed interior of reach in cooler-broken exposing foam insulation
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Observed heavy build up of ice on condenser in freezer unit-parts on order
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./saran wrap holder peeling/heavily soiled
  • Racks on drink units peeling /rusted
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on milk dispensing nozzle/hole unit has a build up of black like substance /drive thru
  • Critical. Observed surfaces heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./roll toaster
  • Critical. Observed surfaces moderately encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./dough mixer
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on shelving by ran wrap
  • Observed build-up of food debris,reach in gaskets
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on dirty/rustef wire shelving not smooth durable or easily cleanable
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen and restrooms
10/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed prep cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.by fryers.on order must be complied by next unannounced inspection
4/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.front line RIC
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after handling cash and then scooping ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed green cutting board BADLY grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed individual green cutting boards Badly grooved and heavy mold like substance Repeat Violation.
  • Observed prep cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.by fryers
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.manager states the bin for sanitizer has a leak and doesn't hold the water.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed heavy mold like buildup inside all ice bins.front line
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filte s
  • Observed heavy build-up of mold-like substance in cabinet under front line handsink
  • ObservedHEAVY Sticky build-up of food debris on storage bins that's located under tea station
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.cook line
  • 3rd bay sink not holding water.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.front line hand sink being used as a dump station. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./oil on cooks line that was put in a bottle that has label cleaner
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in cooler raw chicken manager states it's for employees to take homevwill not be utilizing
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands/dumping drinks
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./bangel braclet
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.employee prepping fruit bowl Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gasket on ice cream machine doesn't properly fit-top of machine bent-leaving gap
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./portable cutting boards
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/faucet handsink in the in 3 compartment sink area erroding
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./by fryer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./cook line cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer./lemon slicer mildly soiled
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on the inner lid of the lemonaid machine Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy build up residue/black like substance on fruit cooler door
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean./mens room toilet Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris/trash accumulated on floor under ice machine
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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