Harbor City Diner, 1630 S Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Harbor City Diner
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1630 S Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1505113
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair./ the vent over cooks line hanging **Warning**/ manager states someone coming to fix today
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair./ missing tiles storage area **Warning**/ observed the floor tiles are still cracked
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./oil boxes **Warning**/ observed still on floor explained that they are able to utilize a crate to get product off the floor
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**/ hoods still have a heavy build up of grease
  • Basic - Hole in wall./ behind 2 door freezer by cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ cleaned needs more detail
07/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair./ the vent over cooks line hanging **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair./ broken tile by the cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ mop sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair./ missing tiles storage area **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./oil boxes **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall./ behind 2 door freezer by cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./ employee hand wash sink- chef tightened pipe **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ the light by the ice bin.bulbs out wires hanging-cracked lights by dishmachine/ storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderately Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ salad cooker **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pooled eggs, diced ham, shredded cheese, cut lettuce, sliced tomato 45-50 degrees f- manager state brought up at 7 am- recommended rapid chill- re temped the ham, lettuce, cheese, eggs product came down till 43 degrees f- still chilling **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food/ servers/ cook on cooks line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./ observed whole shell eggs over cucumber/ peppers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-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/ cooks line **Warning**
07/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.cook line **Warning** end caps on order
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk in cooler **Warning**
2/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bottle drinks stored on floor.front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor /wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Flour and breading stored near sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Through out **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.behind 3 bay sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.top of chest freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Several dozens of Live, small flying insects in storage area, food preparation area and kitchen throughout facility **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle of degreaser stored on chest freezer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Salad Cutting board(s) badly stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.blue solution **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ drain cover still missing
  • Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.and top melting **Warning**/ rusted out/ needs more detail
7/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ utilizing condiment cups to scoop product
  • Basic - Ceiling light shield prep area- cracked/ broken
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled / rusted with encrusted food debris.- operator though out old one and brought in a new one **Corrected On-Site**
7/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Back screen door hole in it/ not main door for back area **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ employee drink stored above cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ cambros dish machine area **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair./ cooks line reach in cooler not maintaining TCS product at 41 degrees f or below Not to utilize the reach in until the unit can maintqin 41 degrees f or below- establishment has several othe runits to utilize until this unit is fix **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./ several through out **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ produvt in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container./ scoop in mashed potatos **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.and top melting **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ the wood shed outside. Not sealed starting to rot **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. / by 3 compartment **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ several areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. / cracked eggs wiped glives on wet wiping cloths then touched utensils re- educated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ on the ice bath corn beef, sausage patty 55-67 degrees f- cooks line reach in raw hamburger, hummus 50 degrees f recommended rapid chill and remove TCS from reach in to other reach in until maintaining proper temperature cole slaw 50 degrees f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts./ meatballs in marinator less than 2 hrs were re- heated on stove recommended rapid re- heat **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ dumping foods **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit./ was off by 168?f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at the inside mop sink
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • 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 as needed when changing his. Gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.on line cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed hole in wall.many smal holes in the prep and kitchen walls
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.moderate amount of stains
12/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked ham Corrected On Site.cooling info reviewed
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at the mop sink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. the ice scoops are stored on the dump trays at the soda stations Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. the wooden board at the prep sink is worn to bare wood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. the crew is not washing their hands as needed when putting on gloves to touch ready to eat foods, ie toast, going to the cooler then back to the cookline ect. the owner is having a hand washing class today. hand outs were provided Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.x 3
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.the ice machine door is broken
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.heavy buildup prep cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.the bottles are labled tables
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.in the employee restrooms
  • 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. employeed more than 60 days, all other emplyee's are to code.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood and surounding area moderate to heavy build up Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.observed above the cook line , a partial repair has been done
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked burgers on the grill in a pan at 105 degress fahrenheit less than 30 minutes rapid heat to 165 df Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at the mop sink
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.heavy build up on the hood system
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.on the dishwasher crew member Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw shell eggs are out andat 47 df ambient air temp on the cook line. time not being used as a control zt this time Corrected On Site.the eggs were put in an on line cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.an open case of foam cups is on the floor in the outside storage shed
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.the in use sanitize solution is at a toxic level as tested Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.heavy build up
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.poached egg water is at 78 df Corrected On Site.
9/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.the servers are prepairing toast and their hair is not effectivley restrained
  • Observed oil recovery can lid open.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.no back flow preventer
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.the wall at the handwash sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.over a waste water drain
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over ready to eat food in the walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.cook
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Repeat Violation.5/6/10
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cooks line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.on the cook while prepairing food
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.all observed Repeat Violation.5/6/10
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.for bulk food storage, rice,flourect
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairthe metal rack above the 3 comp sink is rusted, not cleanable
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm as tested
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.on most observed cooler gaskets
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.kitchen area moderate buildup Repeat Violation.5/6/10
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./pooled eggs cooks line recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./covering,and heavy plastic containers 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 on before doing toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands/cooks line after cracking whole shelk eggs/then putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves./ employees doing toast Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./bulk storage
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in and on storage containers.(bulk products)
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed a couple of live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling moderately soiled with accumulated grease/dust kitchen prep area
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.PORTIONED RTE PHF IN RIC BY BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC ON COOK NE SEE STOP SALE
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.MEAT BALLS AND MASHED POTATOE
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.IMPROPER COOLING IN COVERED PAN IN WIC PORK AT 130 ONE HOUR IN COOLING PROCESS AS PER MGR AND COOK HOWEVER NO ONE MONITORING TEMPERATURE TO COOL FROM 135 TO 70 F WITHIN TWO HRS AND 135 TO 41 F WITHIN TOTAL SIX HOURS
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.SALAD UNIT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice.FISH IN RIC ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.RAW SHELL EGG ON TOP OF SHREDDED CHEESE IN RIC ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • 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.SALT,CROUTONS AND BEAN SALAD Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF SOILED ICE MACHINE TOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.DISHWASHER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.1/2 USED(SMOKED) WITH BURN MARK TO WALL BY RIC BY BACK DOOR
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.UNDER PREP TABLE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.ALL RICS
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.AT COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.ALL RICS
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARD COOK LINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.ON SHELF IN KITCHEN
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. IN CONTAINER HANDLE FACING UP AND DOWN
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.DUMP SINK TEA SPOON STORED IN HWS SERVER SRATION
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.WC 200 PPM 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. For reporting purposes only.IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.MICROWAVE ON LINE
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.BEHIND PREP TABLE
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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