Shuttles Dugout/ Space Station, 260 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SHUTTLES DUGOUT/ SPACE STATION
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 260 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1500942
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By coffee makers only reached 90° after 3 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employees restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Ice machine area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Face plate missing on flat top grill
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipment.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Ice machine area.
  • Basic - Holes in walls. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lights did not come on when flipping the switch.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Pusher soiled
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Employee restroom, second door.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in dusty area because of construction. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Dry storage area.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. See comment section for payment information.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 11 cans of mushrooms.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Bucket in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen. Plumbers working on site, had turned off.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Only thermoscan, this only takes surface temperatures.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. There is a rug by the milk refigerator
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. There are missing handles on the gill press
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are single service items under the sink that are not wrapped
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. There is missing bulbs in the kitchen area
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Toast in the waitress area
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Empty
  • Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area.There is a carpet in dry storage
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.the walk in freezer has foam insulation hanging down
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee bathroom
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.The door on the walk in is rusty with a hole
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The door to the outside mop area has a gap nderneath
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.The kitchen light bulbs are burnt out
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.there are holes going into ceiling around the piping in the kitchen
  • Basic - Hole in wall.there is a wall hole behind handsink in kitchen
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - The ceiling in dry storage is bare drywall
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pancake batter in holding unit 47f. Discrded by person in chargw
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.gravy 188f, grits 118f. Corrected on site 135f on both
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. New codes
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bleach bottle
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over beer tap and bar area
9/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.scoop on ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling wet
  • Observed hole in ceiling.missing tiles in dry storage
  • Observed hole in wall.by door
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.eggs 50f corrective action taken
  • 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
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storage aa
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.tongs on oven handle
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar in breakfast area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar in breakfast area
  • Light not functioning.all over kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over beer tap and bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.large bar
  • 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.new employee
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep box by handwash station
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bus tub at dish area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.trash can behind bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.1 dead in linen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands .cooked buisciut
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.watch on server
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.several ice bags
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.ice bin in server area has heavy buildup on rin of ice bin
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed hole in wall.server area
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.walk in freezer has fries below all raw items
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residuebeer cooler at the bar
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.line
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.beetles in flour -thousands
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.bar digest by shot cups in storage
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. south side storage area
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.bar doors
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.openings under door to outside in storage area
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.flour with beetles in it
7/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Broken Floor tiles on cook line
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.through out facility
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.10 ppm
  • Drain cover(s) missing.server area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar also upstairs Corrected On Site. bathrooms
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cook line Corrected On Site.
  • In-use tongs not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.hanging from stove handle
  • Observed fan covers HEAVILY soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed HEAVY accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cook line cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted, soiled material on lemon slicer.
  • Observed heavy sticky residue on floor in server area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderatly soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of pizza reach-in cooler moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 bay sink
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed pooled eggs cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found at 46F on ice bath on cook line recommend rapid chill Corrected On Site.rechecked at end of inspection 41F
  • Critical - Observed raw whole shell eggs stored over packages of sliced chese in walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walkin freezer door in bad repair.not a tight seal bowing out
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked cat fish,ziti,rice all in walkin cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise.old discarded cooking equipment is in the back of the kitchen , must be removed or repaired
11/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.all tanks observed
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.no test kit available
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.above the backroom ice machine
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.above the wait station at the coffee prep area
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.in the restrooms
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.the plywood board at the cookline hand sink is bare woid
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood system and filters are heavily coated with grease
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.heavy grease build up on most lower shelving surfaces
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. at least 10 dead roches observed in the heavy grease in the kitchen and under in use foil in the kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.heavy buildup in the walk in cooler and freezer
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.a pan of cooked spinach with no date marking was moldy.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.all of the on line cooking equipment is heavily covered in grease
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.on the pots and pans not in use
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.all the floors on the cookline under the equipment are heavily encrusted with grease
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter packets on the tables are at 70 plus degress fahrenheit time is not being used as a control . server discarded the product stop sale issued Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw shell eggs above cooked food in the walk in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on most upper shelves and in use storage pans
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.many locations in the kitchen
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 3 live roaches observed under the cookne trashcan when it was moved
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.old discarded cooking equipment is in the back of the kitchen , must be removed or repaired
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.throughout the kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. spinach in the cook line reach in
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.butter on the tables
11/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on doors of dish machine.CALL BACK INSPECTION NOT COMPLIED,SOIL BUILD UP NOTED ON INTERIOR DOORS OF DISH MACHINE.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed small flying insects in bar area by draft beer cooler in west dining room. Repeat Violation.Note:storing of empty wine and liquor bottles creating harborage area for flies.CALL BACK INSPECTION NOT COMPLIED,LIVE SMALL FLIES OBSERVED AT SODA FOUNTAIN AT WEST BAR IN DINING ROOM.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Precooked wings cooled overnight in walk -in cooler at 44-47 DEGREES F. Corrected On Site.Rapidly chilled in freeer on shallow pans.
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.Observed expired license at bar in dining room.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil,ice scoop,for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in soda gun dispensing nozzle at bar in west dining room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Precooked wings found cooling in deep covered plastic bins in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on below mats on bar floors.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on rear walk-in floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler for soup soiled with accumulation of food residue on cook-line.
  • Observed lubricant leaking from mixer head on to floor.
  • Observed residue build-up on doors of dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area by draft beer cooler in west dining room. Repeat Violation.Note:storing of empty wine and liquor bottles creating harborage area for flies.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in east main bar area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in pizza make area.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil,ice scoop for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on filters in hood.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar in dining room.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits on cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Whipped spread on dining room tables requires refrigeration and noted at 71 DF.Out of temperature for 4 hours.STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area in dining room,main bar and waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin waitress station.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb on south wall in kitchen.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish for oysters in shell in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pats of butter,cold holding at 70 DF on customer tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanabl in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on filters in hood.
  • Observed residue build-up on door of dish machine.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical. Employee training validation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
6/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening for milk gallon containers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on cook line and sandwich line cooler.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Until repaired set up triple sink to sanitizie in 50 ppm chlorine for 10 seconds.Operator called service company immmediately.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing/removed from kitchen area.Operator using second triple sink in kItchen for handwashing only,until new handsink installed.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times behind main bar.Observed overhang of bar counter blocking access to sink.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved in dry food storeroom.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in dry food storeroom..
  • Light not functioning on ceiling in dry food storeroom.
9/28/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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