Nature's Table, 172 Merritt Square Mall, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NATURE'S TABLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 172 Merritt Square Mall, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1503454
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/11/2014Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.There is coffee under the handsink on the line.corrected on site
  • Basic - Hole in wall.There re small holes in the wall above coke boxes
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. There is unwashed tomatoes over bagged produce. Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items.raid
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Quat sanitizer spray bottle
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in wall.small holes by co2
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.blue cleaner. Corrected on site
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employee drinks stored in food prep areas
  • Ice scoop handle in ice
  • Critical - Interior reach in gaskets heavy food debris
  • No hair restraint
  • Observed boxes of soup stored on floor in walkin cooler
  • Observed coffee filters stored on top of coffee maker
  • Critical - Observed employee take money then handled food w/out washing hands
  • Observed establishment utilizing non-food grade containers for bulk storage
  • Observed metal shavings on can opener blade
  • Critical - Observed no employee training available throughout establishment
4/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented tuna in cans. Corrected On Site.Removed for return for credit.
  • Observed male employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed male food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked pasta found cooling for 1 hour four inches deep in covered plastic container in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moderat black buildup of slime on the interior plastic shield inside ice machine.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit;note 22 DF in ice slurry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.Coffee cup beverage with sip lid stored on salad prep lid. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Observed rust on bottom shelf containing microwave oven on preparation table.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees by sandwich/soup stations. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile in disrepair in kitchen above prep table.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.Employee purse observed stored on food can rolling storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating used in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an uncovered cup of ice water in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed woman employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins,rusting, not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair;bottom shelves rusting on food preparation tables.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on extetior door surface of door on walkin cooler.
4/12/2010Routine - 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.Large bulk 5 gallon containers of uncooked meatless chili stored in walk in cooler lack date marking;Seven days use by date once ready to eat ingredients are opened and combined into chili mix.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product between 0 - 220 Degrees FARENHEIT. Corrected On Site operator brought digital..
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed QUATERNARY AMMONIA sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, for sanitizier. Corrected On Site.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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