Gourmet Cheese Steak & Pizza, 775 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gourmet Cheese Steak & Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 775 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901
License #: 1504737
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Coils on walk in cooler heavily soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.cove tiles along walls at the mixer station.
  • Basic - Cutting board has bad cut marks / stained is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has moderate accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.along the walls at the mixer station.
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease on shelving in kitchen.
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.1st and 3 rd door on pizza make cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.pizza cooler,cook line cooler
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.jug of black flag home insect control.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cook line roll top.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.pizza cabinet
  • Intermediate - Soil residue on shelving where pizza pies are stored.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**/ still needs cleNed
  • Basic - Heavy Soil residue / black like substance in mop sink **Warning**/ needs more detail
5/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on shelf left side sandwich line **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises in traps pest prevention left **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food./ manager has a partial copy not filled in properly, had one that was completed unable to find- must utilize gloves with ready to eat foods until the AOP is in proper order **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves/ all shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Soil residue / black like substance in mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris/ grease in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated heavy grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ ham above chill line cooks line reach in recommended rapid chill **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found/ 1 live roach **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / deli meats pulled from freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ employee hand sink by 3 como sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head and mixer unit **Warning**
5/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food employee not using hand antiseptic after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ pizza cooler
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet./ missing one on splitter
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.200 , corrected to 200ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around ice tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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. / chase, employed 5 months, no proof of training
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ cracked door interior of refrigerator
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up./ refrigerator
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.1/4 inch gap on bottom of back door
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit./ re- calibrated **Corrected On-Site**
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food./ employee go to make sandwich after leaving walk in cooler- if hand wash violations are continued to be observed the AOP SHALL be revoked **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has moderate accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of bulk storage container **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ sandwich line cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface./ can shelf under prep line/ all shelving **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy build up of black substance in mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior and exterior of toaster oven heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Mild Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ plate holding table left side of sandwich line repaired with duct tpe **Warning**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage shelf with rust that has pitted the surface./ under prep table **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease/ food debris kitchen area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham above the chill line in the sandwich line cooler recommended rapid chill to 41 degrees f **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One thermometer at 29 degrees father other at 20 degrees f **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
6/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.chef took corrective action now at 50 ppms **Corrected On-Site**
  • Gray plastic container holding extra spatulas and knives heavily n imbedded with grease/ soil not able to properly clean
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.tiles peeling kitchen area
  • Observed cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ sandwhich line. And portable boards
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.sandwhich line gasket/ also moderately soiled
  • Observed moderate to heavy build-up of grease on plastic shelving and top not smooth or durable
  • Observed residue/ gunk build-up on employee handewshing sink nozzles
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually./must have updated by next unannounced inspection
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed moderate build-up of dust fans in walk in cooler and stand up fans in kitchen,front line
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cheese cake prepared in a private home.
  • Observed cook line cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on exterior surface of food storage containers
  • Observed heavy grime build up on handles on hand sink 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./suffle cup with no handle used to scoop cookedonions Corrected On Site.
  • Observed individual cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.black mold like substance on board. Corrected On Site.disgarded
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of pizza make reach-in cooler moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.walkin cooler Corrected On Site.placed a new one in wic
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.on belt of driver. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cook line RIC cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed pizza pealer board chipping.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all phf's in the walkin cooler maintaing 45F to 46F operator states door was left open and not sure how long.recommend rapid chill.rechecked phf found dropping to 41F Corrected On Site.
  • Suffle cup used as a scoop for parmasian cheese.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - walkin cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures of 41F or below.ambient temperature 48F.operator states someone left door opened.checked calibration of thermometer and rechecked ambient temperature of walkin cooler found at 42F and dropping Corrected On Site.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed build-up of food debris on exterior surface of pizza make cooler and gaskets.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on portable fans in kitchen
  • Observed heavybuild-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior surface of flour container
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese,ham,cooked peppers in sandwich make cooler 47F to 48F cook states placed in unit at 10:30 am closed yester day.recommend rapid chill.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
  • Critical - cook line reachin incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ambient temperature is 50F This violation must be corrected by : 06/01/2011.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fresh garlic oil 53F.recommend rapid chill
  • Critical. Observed raw philly meat thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cook line cutting board badlygrooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.recommend resurface
  • Observed white trash bags used for bread in the walkin cooler.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed rust build up on blade.
  • Critical. Observed warewashing machine data plate not legable.
  • Critical. Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.recommend to delime
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.off chart. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of slime in the interior door of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease cook line shelves
  • Observed floor and wall junctures cove tile missing by back door.
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observedfan covers in thevwalkin cooler heavily soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.off chart. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.italian sausage 44 top pizza make cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.italian sausage 44F in pizza make cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.cook in kitchen AOP is ONLY GOOD FOR PIZZA MAKE AREA
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.NEED TO EDUCATE EMPLOYEES AND LIST OF DATES TRAINED
  • Observed employee's with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed miderate encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on top of dishmachine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.by dish machine
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.lobby and kitchen
  • 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 employee's
7/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.opened bodies of deli meats.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked oinons 82F recommend to reheat to 165F or rapid chill to 41F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken over french fries in upright frezzer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed individual cutting board badly grooved/pitted and heavy accumulation of mold like substance
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.all light sheilds in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 03/21/2010.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.pizza make cooler.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed heavy rust build up on blade.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine sheild.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.restrooms
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen and front line handsinks must be AOP hand wash signs.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.by mop sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tiles at back door.
  • Observed hole in wall.waitstaff area
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.wall in kitchen entrance into dining room.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.front pizza line.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.waitstaff area
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/28/09.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/28/09.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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