Steak & Shake #275, 1651 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: STEAK & SHAKE #275
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1651 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne West, FL 32904-3907
License #: 1504556
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings and heavily rusted **Warning**/ have blade on order-
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**/ opened full- vultures and crows flying in and out- manager sending some one out to take care of-if this violation is observed on any further inspection an administrative action SHALL be taken
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean./ booklets in handi cap and ladies room **Warning**
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings and heavily rusted **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable.front line small cutting **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Soil residue/ black like substance build-up on mop bucket and has heavily soiled water **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall miderate soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. / re- educated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ food above the chill line recommended rapid chill- Sliced tomato, cut lettuce, pasta 46-50 degrees f. Less than 4 hrs **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food./ wiping cloth bucket by tea dispenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue./ the ice cream unit for the shakes **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Buildup of soiled material on racks/ shelves in all the reach-in coolers **Warning**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on all handwash sinks .
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.storage room,prep area,
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor/ under equipment .dish area, cook line
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of food debris on milk dispensing machine
  • Basic - Heavy grease/ food build-up around heat lamp at fry station, shelving on the cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves moderately soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light not functioning in the mop room
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Found **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Shake station
  • 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.hash browns found at 57° cook states had out for 30 minutes. Recommend rapid chill. Cooked all hash browns before rechecking temp.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee did not remove gloves after cracking eggs and handling clean plates and single Service items **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 57° on a ice bath. Out nice 7:30 recommend rapid chill. Checked found at 40°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance on/around tea dispensing nozzle
  • Intermediate - All Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled through out cook line .
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.front line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Food debris in hand sink on the cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in coolers thought cook line and shake making stations heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ reach in cooler right side cooks line
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease around heat lamp h.h area
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on middle hood filter
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Heavy nozzle if the dipper wellBuild-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair./ cooks line and shake area
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. / end of prep line and shake area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled./ front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around ice cream mixer head
  • Intermediate - Ice cream Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with heavy accumulation of food residue.
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on the bottom of the the shake cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.on the outside of the walk in freezer by the back door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.the front reach in burger cooler is not working, ice baths are being used to keep minimum amounts of foods under 41°
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.the front line meat reach in cooler is not working. Ice and small portions are in place a tech was called during the inspection. **Warning**
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on top of the old pie cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.2 door reach in at the shake station,cook line lower cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw beef patties 48? sausage patties 46?rapid chill to 41? or less **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked hot hold eggs 121? time was not being used as a control per company procedure food was discarded
12/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. the grout is in poor condition in the dishroom
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.prep cook touching carrots Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. prep cook , no hair restaint Corrected On Site.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.a case of straws is on the floor in dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.2 to 3 small flies near the onions,
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.the ice machine is broken and bags of drink ice is\stored in it
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.the grout on the floor in the dishroom is worn out
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.at the ice machine
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.air vent above the prep table
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters above the fryers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.heavy build up under the front counter
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.in all areas of the back prep and dishroom areas
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.shake mix on the floor ithe walk in freezer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.the floors in the ulility room are dirty and full of debris
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.prep cook touched raw onions with his bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.inside of the soda reach in cooler in heavily stained
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw beef stored above hash browns in the walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.a case of foam containers is on the floor in dry storage
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop on drain grid
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.in the walk in freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.on the shake cooler
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. 2 to 3
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.moderate build up
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream bins in the freezer Corrected On Site.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean bowls for chili not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut./shake area
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./draining foods handsink by drive thru
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./storing soiled spoons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavily buildup of slime on milk dispensing nozzle shake area.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on side of bun draws under grill
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime on cheese dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue./shake reach in Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue/white gunk build-up oon shelf under marinator by soup
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.sugar not labled Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole, mushrooms at 43 and 44 degress fahrenheit in DT 1 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chili out of temperature less than 2 hours , rapid heat to 165 degress Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in the freezer Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in sugar and crouton
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.on the cook Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair the overhead salad bar cooler is in disrepair causing water discharge to possibly drip on the ready to eat food below
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.no visual or audio alarm on the dishmachine sanitizer system
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 pppm must sanitize all warewash manually until the dishmachine is sanitizing to code
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on the handwashsinks in the facility Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. a heavy buidup of grime is observed on all the areas on and around the dishmachine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dead bugs on fly sticky strip in the dishroom
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.heavy build up in the front ice cream freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.heavily encrusted food residue in the fountain cooler
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.flateware not inverted
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at the pick up area handwash sink
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.3 to 4 small flies observed
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.moderate buildup under all equipment
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.the hot water/mop sink room is very dirty and unkept
  • Observed wall in disrepair.the bottom of the reach in doors and walls are rusted and insulation is exposed
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.heavy build up
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.brooms not stored in proper location
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. in the frezzer
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2-25-2011.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw beef patties at 56 degrees fahrenheit in the front line cooks reachin .rapid chill and go to deeper containers recommended Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sliced turkey at 55 degrees fahrenheit in the sandwiche reach in cooler , rapid chill to less than 41 d,f,
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. inside sandwiche reach in cooler is not holding potentially hazardous food less than 41 degrees fahrenheit
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bags of salt used for the water system are stored on the floor in the prep area
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.cook did not wash his hands before putting on disposable gloves while touching ready to eat foods
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.on the front line cook while prepairing food
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair the middle hinge othe walk in freezer in in disrepair /not attached
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.on most in use food containers
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.a moderate slimy build up in observed on top of the dishmachine
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.mens restroom , the water did not reach 100 degrees fahrenheit
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at the attachment at the mop sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.in the restrooms
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken, egg mix, grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lightly soiled buildup inside ice bin.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. leak in mop sink room.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom walls lightly soiled with dudt build up.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed hole in wall.by mop sink
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. glass cleaner. Corrected On Site.
3/11/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./shredded cheese reach in cooler cooks ne Corrected On Site.recommended rapid chill
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./pasta reach in cooler cooks line Corrected On Site.recommended rapid chill
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./shredded cheese recommended rapid chill manager discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./cooks line reach in they have other means to keep -phf's at 41 degrees f or below
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./back prep area cooler/facility has ability to keep product at 41 degree f or below
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ dishmachine area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut./dispenser tube isn't properly cut and plastic is still on tube Repeat Violation./sent for a/c on 10/12/09
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation./sent for a/c 10/12/09
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on onion slicer. Repeat Violation./sent for a/c on 10/12/09
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.dumpster heavily spoiled Repeat Violation./sent for a/c on 10/12/09
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.x 2 sent for a/c on 10/12/09
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment./raid manager discarded Corrected On Site.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-40-1 Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site./observed dispensing tube isn't properly cut and the plastic is still on the tube
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site./observed therevwas heavily encrusted material on can opener
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed moderatly encrusted, soiled material on slicer./observed heavily encrusted material on onion slicer when pulled back onion holder observed heavy amount debris /on slider and unit
  • Violation: 33-10-1 Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean./inside/outside of dumpster still heavily soiled
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation./dumpster plug still missing
10/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed interior microwave cover for fan missing
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave moderatley soiled./front cooks line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled/back prep area interior door heavy debris build up
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moderatly encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris by walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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