Olive Garden Italian Rstrnt, 2508 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Olive Garden Italian Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2508 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1503945
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - All Gaskets with moderate- heavy slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack./ dishes server area cooler
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ through out kitchen, dishmachine area, walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris./ server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ cook line reach in and draw # 1
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ bread crumbs
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin/ and on the exterior plastic doors
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Grill cooler drawers raw beef 52°53° raw chicken 53° cooked green beans 54° cooked states put in a ill over 1 hour recommend rid chill **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerated drawers 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. Found at 60° this unit is not to be used till found at 41° **Warning**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of mold like residue on handwash sink. East side bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.expo **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Sliding doors on ice machine moderately cracked. Not making it easily cleanable
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves moderately soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded cheese and diced tomatoes in a ice bath on cook line found 50° 51° recommend rapid chill. Cook rearranged containers and added some water to the ice. checked temperatures and found 41° 43° **Corrected On-Site**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ small portable white board
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ pasta draw cooks line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./ side station
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface./ from dump sink drain drain came out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ prep are **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at the hws at the end of the service line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.heavy buildup of dust at the side bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under the bar equipment
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. stand up fReezer
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.washed tomatos were put back in the original cardboard box Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions soap, hws, .east side bar back.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.moderate build up
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.in the prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.moz cheese 51 degress fahrenheit on top cold hold make box on cookline. rapid chill to 41df ,keep below max fill line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on the fan covers in the walkin cooler moderate buildup
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.lid and ledge of access panel
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.large containers on cook line
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.server RIC on west side
  • Observed gaskets/seals on salad storage cooler badly torn and plastic liner badly cracked causing food to be stuck in crevices
  • Critical - Observed interior of salad reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.server cooler on east side
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.was handng chemicals and did not remove gloves before handling clean vegetables Corrected On Site.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood system above the grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle holsters 3 observed Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.dish room
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.moderate build up undEr the main bar
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.torn on upright reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.a spoon is is a backroom hws
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.a moderate soil buildup at the ice shoots inside both ice machinesis observed
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bags of salt pellets on floor in hot water tank room that's used for water softner Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.stored with spices above prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ice transfer cart with heavy slime/mold-like build-up.
  • Cleaned and sanitized linens or not properly stored.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ice buckets
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.hose bib in dish area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.dish machine area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cook line or server station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.dish area
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./tea area
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw shrimp over stuffed mushrooms -walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.;salt pellets in outside hot water heater room
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity./ice cream scoops
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambro's on prep table
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./kids cup lids
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed heavy grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper ly-on the floor
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged./left side of cooks lineFor reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.WORKER HAD ONE GLOVE ON RIGHT HAND ,RETURNED TO WORK STATION AND STARTED TO PUT ON USED GLOVE ON LEFT HAND Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.2 OPEN BEVERAGE CUPS ON PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.RIC ON LINE
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.BACK OF WHITE PART HAVE RUST LIKE SUBSTANCE
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.SS SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINER HANDLE SIDE DOWN AT SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.CUP DISPENSER TOP NOT COVERED AT BOTH SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.GLASS SALAD COOLER
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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