The Wet Spot, 3650 N.E. Dixie Hwy, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE WET SPOT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3650 N.E. Dixie Hwy, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1501802
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair./ water damaged
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses stored on wire rack in refrigerator moderate rust
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public/ steaks/ condiments for individual use only
  • Basic - Fan guard missing in the reach in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ water front bar area
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer./ small freezer bar area. Holding glasses chill sticks
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom./ wall behind the reach in cooler
  • Basic - Worn, torn- not easily cleanable
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over deli meats/ raw whole shell eggs over cooked chicken
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in tall freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • 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. / deli meats
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler / freezer moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ taco berf
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda and boxes of chips. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.storage room
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wooden Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.bar
  • High Priority - Opened package of Raw beef stored over cooked soup in the reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw whole shell eggs stored over opened bags of cheese, butter and salad mix in reach in cooler.
  • 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 at the bar
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of slime substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler heavily soiled soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bar
  • 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 green bean,chili,sliced ham pulled pork ect. In storage cooler
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.for ice machine
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./ spoons in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ sliced tomato 56° for 2 hours, recommended rapid cool
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ sliced ham 50°f 2 hrs, recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.pizza under chicken in freezer and eggs over RTE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled./ both in bar area
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Worn, floors not easily cleNable
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./ whole shell eggs stored over Mac n cheese reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ at the bar utilizing as dump sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.many large holes in the driveway areas
8/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.many large holes in the driveway areas
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The facility is cooking food on exterior smokers and grills in a maintenance work area behind the bar.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use food stained tongs stored on dirty exterior smoker out side between uses.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.many large holes in the driveway areas
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all food in the reach in make box is at 57° or above
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. All the PHF/TCS food in the top of the reach in cooler is at 57°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in the kitchen
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The facility is cooking food on exterior smokers and grills in a maintenance work area behind the bar.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
6/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.on the Quick n crispy unit
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above the cooler in the kitchen
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk in cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.in the kitchen area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese is at 51? in the small reach in cooler. In the cooler less than an hour per the manager. Rapid chill to 41? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.heavy build up
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. The small cook line reach in cooler is holding food at 51? Must not be used, other reach in coolers are to be used
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food prepared in a private home.cooked chicken from an unknown source was stored in the reach in cooler, management discarded the personal food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.air fryer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair upright cooler has a broken handle Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese at 54 df in the to of the sandwitch make box. the lower part of the unit is at 40 df,tn=he top was missing covers. rapid chill to less than 41 df Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.the driving surfaces have large holes
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits../fryer
  • Observed handke to tall reach in broken
  • Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment./raid
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./raid stored on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • 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./back roomFor reporting purposes only.
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on tray greaseless boiler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with heavy accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of toaster oven moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./bleach Corrected On Site.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable/easily cleanable
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./utiilizing napkins
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./employee handwashing sink
  • Critical - Observed greaseless fryer.heavily,heavily soiled with accumulated with grease
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderate moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of toaster oven heavily soiled.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./napkins,disposable bowl
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.Took test in December
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.opened containers of milk,potatoe salad in storage RIC
2/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.2 degrees off.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave moderatly soiled.
  • Critical. Observed toaster oven moderatly encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.cook line
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on face of thermometers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated food debris.cook line
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. the hand wash sink in the kitcen is draining slow
  • Dumpster not on proper pad. Repeat Violation.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.while prepairing ready to ear food in the kitchen
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.the hahd wash sink in the kitchen is draining very slow
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.observed sitting on sand only
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.many large holes are observed in the driveway areas around the faculty
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4-15-2010.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4-15-2010.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.the ice scoop is srore on a stained ledge on too of the ice machine
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cardboard is being used as a liner in the reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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