Ocean Grill, 1050 Sexton Plaza, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OCEAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1050 Sexton Plaza, Vero Bch, FL 32963
License #: 4100059
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/05/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.- in dish area
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.above grill section **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.- bulk flour **Corrected On-Site**- scoop touching food
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris beside wall where fire estinguishers and behind grill cooler and behind dish machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.- in 2nd bar **Repeat Violation**- not cleaned
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.- grill 4 door cooler
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.- both machines **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.- door of expo cooler
08/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.- in panko bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- bulk flour and rice containers in bakery area
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.- cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.- in dish area
  • Basic - Food for smoker stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.in walkin freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.above grill section **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.- bar area **Corrected On-Site** **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.- bulk flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of all microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.- bar
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris beside wall where fire estinguishers and behind grill cooler and behind dish machine
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- bulk corn meal in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit more than four hours. See stop sale. - in walkin with ambient of 46°f, products cooked last night
  • High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.- in 2nd bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.- utensils in sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.- grill 4 door cooler
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.- both machines **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- bar
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.- door of expo cooler
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.- cooked shrimp in outside walkin and multiple products in inside walkin, Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. - ambient temp 47°, found a plastic bag on condenser and mgr called repair company
08/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine./pot area
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. /cook line
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters above grill
  • Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bulk containers in bakery
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food./butter in chemical spray bottle
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit./ cook line chicken over beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination./ propane torch **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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. / milk in bar
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled in bar area
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In meal in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Scoop in flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water 86° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 46° butter portions 50°, cut melon 48°, spring mix 50°. Food has been in cooler less than 1 hour.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Silver ice machine
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink at cook line.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-boards in several locations, including cook line and bar are. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. servers scooping soups.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris, all units, throughout facility.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over lettuce and other salad ingredients
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Observed all cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./salad reach in cooler and blue portable cutting board Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed heavy,heavy lint build up in bottom of gas dryer in laundry by second dishmachine For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed moderately encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./bag fish n shrimp ice in the morgue above the chill li e recommended rapid chill manager took corrective action
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./several areas in kitchen Repeat Violation.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at dishwash and pot wash areas-clay floor tiles broken etc.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-kitchen over 3 bin sink..
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. No proof for chef and at least 1 other took test yesterday.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic slide door on ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Towrl under cutting board.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair and dirty.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans-2 #10 cans od pineapple chunks.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-dishwasher.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream, milks, and other items. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable./wood bowls chipoing Corrected On Site.
  • Observed broken plastic door on ice machine
  • Observed cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./1 broth,1 tomatoes sauce
  • Observed equipment in poor repair./waite station ice bin plastic peeling/cracked
  • Observed fans moderately soiled with accumulated dust./walk in coolers
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted material/rust on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ice cream scoops Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate soil residue in and outside storage containers.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./milk
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw ground beef over cooked cabbage reach in cooler cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site.to 100 ppm
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./all prep/cook line areas
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable./wooden bowls cracked/peeling
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at employee handwashing sink bar Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./salad cooler.fouund Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./bar area
  • Observed clean glasses stored in cooler,broken glass in both units bar area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed front house employee walk into kitchen and get soup without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair also soiled/on the draw seafood reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./storing the wiping cloth bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed heavily soiled and gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./tall salad reach in door
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease over broiler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./condiment cup being utilized inn blue cheese crumbles and panko batter Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue./expediter reach in
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./clarfied butter recommended rapid reheat 165 degrees Corrected On Site.retemped at 170 degreesf
  • Observed purse on shellf with dishes in desert prep area
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors several broken tiles throughout kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./salad prep area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed all cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./new ones on order-cook line other boards replaced with color coding extended to next unannounced
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./recommended rapid chill
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./clarified butter recommended rapid reheat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./heavily wrapped before food was cooled to required temperature of 41 degreesf
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.baked potatoes from last evening
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./tall reach in raw ground beef over fish Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw beef over cooked onions/tall reach in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./ice tea in the drink station
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat./panco utilizing cambros Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ prep table
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed all cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of all microwaves heavily soiled.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./bar area
  • Observed gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up. salad reach in
  • Observed clean beer glasses stored in long reaach broken glass in bottom Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./by dishmachine area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./dishmachine area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad-holding at 48-advised quick chill to 41 or colder. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Various seafood itens-holding at 55-advised to quick chill in freezer or other. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cookline, prime rib and stuffed potatoes on cookline- Corrected On Site. Reheat to 165 then hold at 135 or hotter.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface-tablecloth, towels etc under cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food-shrimp salad dispensed with bowl. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit-steam table area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-at least one employee prepping.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-4 door unit in prep area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-several areas throughout kitchen..
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin-near dishwasher.
  • Critical. Observed brown gooey encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-fan blade covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils-knives, lnot properly stored-knife holder has dirty knives as well as cleaned.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb-dishwasher area.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 1-2 old by 4 traps-appears to be pventive-rodent droppings found.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters, heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust-ceiling, light sheilds and other ceiling mounted equipment in kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-light at back of grill area.
  • Observed personal item, jacket, blue hoodie, stored with food-dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area-cleaners by hot hold oven.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Chef's day off-not here during lunch, 2 scheduled for May class.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw oysters, raw fish and raw chicken holding mid to upper 40s. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Sautee cooler at cookline.
  • Observed yellow cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-single door reach-in on cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-several areas throughout kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin-especially in tracks from slide doors.
  • Critical. Observed black encrusted material on can opener blade and surrounding surfaces..
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-most units throughout kitchen.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable-dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Tim McGraw taking manager test Thursday 12-3-09 ar uofF in Fort Pierce.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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