Flamingos Restaurant, 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FLAMINGOS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-4307
License #: 1504398
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz souflee in use as a scoop in omelet toppings **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bottom of 3 bin cooler in the bar
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee food above items in the cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop hanging on front of ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Milk cooler at the bar
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Small cooler draining into botom of cooler
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Filters on ice bin are dusty **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - The bowls have eating end exposed on the buffet
  • Basic - There is no signage for taking a clean plate when returning to the buffett
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. The bread case on the Buffett has ineffective sneeze guard **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Handsink fell off the wall in dish area
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - There are labels on the apples
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves are rusty
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Oatmeal toppings. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. There is raw wings over onion rings in freezer. Working units **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. The bread sneezeguard is ineffective on the bread
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag in handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - There is dishes upright on the buffett **Corrected On-Site**
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bucket in use as an ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Small cooler on the line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright by walk in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Lizzard activity present as evidenced by lizzard droppings found. dry storage by air conditioner **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - There is a dead fly in the storage ice dor water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bar drink cooler .
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep box on the line
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
  • 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. Leak at the shut off valve, and dish machine is spitting water from the dirty entrance
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The grout is worn in the line area of the kitchen allowing standing water
  • Basic - Hole in wall. There is missing tiles on the cook line by the prep table
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are cased cups under the roof leak in the dry storage area
  • Basic - There are 2 leaks in the ceiling in the dry storage area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease by the line handsink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut spinach 53f,cheese mozz 46f, shredded cheddar 46f. Discarded by cook
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. There is raw fish over bread in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. There is raw chicken over raw beef. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. The are several lizzard droppings in the dry storage area
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Items in small prep box are Greater than 45f
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Corrected on site
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Broken
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar inside
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Dining area has a table in front of the door
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area.in server area
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.coffee bar employee has bracelet on
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.bar served
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.ice cream scoop in 65f water
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.employee drink in cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner.packages without air intrusion in walk in , fish in cry oval packages
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.straws on coffee bar
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. As evidence of lizard droppings in dry storage
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers.observed raw whole shell eggs in ready to eat spinach. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.observed fish over ready to eat rolls in freezer with working containers of ood.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw wings over genoa salami in freezer with working containers
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.large drain in service area is backed up. Maintenance on site
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.butane fuel with drink mix. In dry storage
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.bread items
10/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.bottom of fruit tray touching ice bin
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.bread items
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.behind pedestal
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.rob
  • 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.expired
  • Critical - Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine.rinse
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer from night shift
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.cook
  • Critical - Observed food employee with dirty apron
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.buns
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. door frame on wa in
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.inside of oven
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. stirrer in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.50f eggs Corrected On Site.iced eggs
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pancake batter 47f . discarded by chef
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.yogurt 50f Corrected On Site.iced
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef over fries in freezer
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.cups in customer sneeze range on bar
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler rim,salad box
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by gloves single service Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.pink spray
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.no sneeze guard on syrup on buffet Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dish
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.2 bin sink has slight black mold
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.trash can by 3 bin sink
  • Observed coffee urns directly on the floor
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar has to go cup in it at bar
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter 57f on buffet
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cream cheese 57f on buffett
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham 46f discarded by k.m. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.milk 54f on buffett
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.jelly in uncleanable rope basket buffett
  • Observed towels in use under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue cleaner service area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear kitchen door has large gap
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.one on prep table
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.one on rack by fry pans
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep 1
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep 2
  • Critical - Observed bowls eating side up on the line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.condensate line in meat cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces wiped with dry wiping cloth Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. door to warmer
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. flaps on walk in for veg
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. leg broken on microwave
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.44 ham in walk in
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.45 cheese prep1
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham 51f, prep 2
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.raw chicken above fries in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live by prep box Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cups on bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.syrup in bowl uncovered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.pure cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.rear door
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.knob on bar sink
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.bar
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse prep box 1 stop sale 1030
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse prep box 2 stop sale by 1030
9/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.clean sauce containers in dirty container waitress area
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep box 2
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . Roast beef
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . cooked beef Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands bagels Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 oz souflee in dressing
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese 54f prep box 2
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham 53f,cheese 53f prep box
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.waitress area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.fueo Corrected On Site.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.breakfast menu
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.creamers on tables at room temp.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs 56 on bakfast bar whole shell
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter wait station 90f Corrected On Site.Discarded by pic
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.meat,ham,cheese,salami all at 46f . Maintenance called. On site person
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walk in meat cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.watches bracelet etc
  • Critical. Observed employee observed playing with hair wit out washing hands - playing with hair behind bar
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.pink polish on starbucks employee
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.starbucks waitress
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelf in prep and cart
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.chopper blade,egg machines for buffett
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.dishes face up on breakfast buffett
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location.bar
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Bar area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Shelves in cooler
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.cart Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.bar
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Tile falling off wall
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bar
1/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese 52 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.54 provolone Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.beef over fish Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.2 0z souflee in dressing Corrected On Site.
  • 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. New employees
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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