Molly's Seafood Shack, 1580 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MOLLY'S SEAFOOD SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1580 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1506066
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area and outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Several small Holes in walls dish area and by rook access ladder.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. O ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Satin shine by equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Window cleaner on shelf condiments. And in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Under beer cooler at bar under sink dish area (2) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling bottle.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen by office **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside bar
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 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. Pitcher in chicken base **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Gray buckets of flour, seasonings etc. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing of jar and wringing out towels.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Certified food manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soap, provided at handwash sink. Outside bar
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator, printed, posted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish substance at inside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.. Ecolab showed up during inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on slicer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Metal plate to scoop flour, chicken and seafood breading. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked sweet potatoes 49° chicken corn chowder 6 pans ranging from 48-50°, 4 pans of cheesy grits ranging from 48-50° cooked rice 50°
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep person touched drink cup and proceeded back to work.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. The ketchup shelf has a cardboard shelf lining
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar inside
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. There are thank younbags on the shrimp in the prep box
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue clear behind the bar is not labeled
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.stored between 2 prp boxes
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.dirty knives stored in clean rack by prep boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.bar server **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.bar staff serving drinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.straw stirrers on ba exposed to customer sneeze range
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.cutting board scratched heavily
  • 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.sanwich Corrected on site
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked onions 49F, quick chilled on site to 43
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.fake nails on bar server **Repeat Violation**
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed bartender and server with bracelets on. Observed bartender with no hair restraint. Observed unlabeled blue cleaner not labeled at bar.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.oppm Corrected On Site.ecolab on site Repeat Violation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.3 pairs of tongs on oven handle
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.several bags of food in dry storage left open overnight
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.old cardboard boxes in use asvshelf covers in dry storage
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dirty dish area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.ar sever station
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.dish area handsink
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. by straws ion line
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.nail polish on servers
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.servers
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.rings and jewelry/servers
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.dirty knives in clean rack
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.glasses dusty on bar rack
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.freezer closest to the dish pit
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.wing box upright
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.bunch of lids in dish area handsink
  • Observed hole in wall.small holes in dish pit wall
  • 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.to go cup in use as a scoop in the rice in dry storage
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.missing beginning date on food items
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.whole shell eggs over jalapenos
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.cleaner stored on shelf with corn in dry storage
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue cleaner on top of dish machine
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.orange cleaner by server aa
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.purple cleaner
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.windex on wait station
  • Observed wall in disrepair.baseboard tile by rear door fell off
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.throughout kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet cloth on handsink in kitchen
8/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible in dishmachine area. large pot in hws
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8/28/12.
  • Observed 3 reach in cooler handles cracked or broken
  • Observed clean knife stored between cutting board and cooler in cook line
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook line make cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee handle lettuce with bare hands and place on sandwich for service
  • Critical - Observed employee use bare hands to handle turkey for slicer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed heavy build-up on top of dishmachine .
  • Critical - Observed interior of cook line microwave moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. frozen shrimp thawed in standing water
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walkin cooler. raw beef over sauces
  • Observed residue build-up on on exterior of reach in coolers in cook line and dish area
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.Noted at 0 ppm .Operator instructed to use paper service or set up sink with 50-100 ppm chlorine and dip for ten seconds then air dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at cook's steam table..
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.Noted chlorine 50 ppm in middle basin at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved behind ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked for buttermilk ranch dressing. Corrected On Site.Made on 1/07/12.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food contaminated by employees,bare hands with washed ,cut celery. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at bar.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food,salas, within a closed container. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in men's restroom.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at steam table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food,onions stored on walkin cooler floor . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Batter mix cold holding 92 DEGREES F.,for more than 4 hours.STOO SALE.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Batter mix for veges noted 92 DEGREES F.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength;noted 0 ppm chlorine.NOTE:UNTIL REPAIRED SET UP TRIPLE SINK AND SANITIZIE BY HAND ALL DISHWA AND UTENSILS IN 50-100 ppm chlorine and air dry.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.Noted 28 DEGREES F in ice slurry. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food,tomato salas not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container in walk in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at cook line steam table.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Observed raw chicken in covered tub stored adjacent sauerkraut.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin lid at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside lid on waitress ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed uncovered tub of ice cam in upright freeze.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area and dish washers hand sink.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.Leftover mashed potatoes reheated ,noted 115 DEGREES F at waitress steam table. Corrected On Site.Rapidly heated in steamer to 165 DEGREES F.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Observed reheating black beans on steam table for 1 hour at 121 DEGREES F. Corrected On Site.Completed reheating on stove to 165 DEGREES F. Repeat Violation.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Chili from WIC reheated two hours,noted at 124 DF. Corrected On Site.Reheated to 165 DF.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked onion/peppers cooling 30 minutes in deep pot on prep line,noted 123 DF. Corrected On Site.Placed in shallow metal pan in freezer to finish cooling.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted/deeply stained and no longer cleanable by cook line steam table.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris below dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal jackets stored with food. Corrected On Site.
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Feta cheese 60 D F,in taco topping cooler. Corrected On Site.Foods rechilled and restocked with fresh product in adjacent workin cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Taco topping cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous foods at 41 DF or below.DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.Coved drink on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.Establishment has added 45 outside seats and must complete seating evaulation form. This violation must be corrected by : 10/20/2010.
8/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked for seafood dip. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Cooked ground beef noted 105 degrees Farenheit cooling in six inch deep covered plastic containers in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener and small cutting on hot dog station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on interior bottom of cabinet below waitress hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed black debris accumulated on baseboard floor behind/below bar equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored on top of dish machine.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Observed ends of sliced deli meats saved for chili lacking 7 day use by date in WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in walkin cooler.Raw steak sgored with cooked foods in WIC. 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.Observed waitress using bare hands to place french fries on customer's plate. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Bulk container of salsa noted with scoop's handle touching ready to eat salsa. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop at waitress station stored on soda drip tray. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed white cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at steam table..
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.Observed unsealed plywood for shelf cover in dry storeroom
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside doors ice bin at waitress station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Bartender observed dumping patrons waste ice from drinks in bar handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in towel bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification for M. MARLATT and K. SOUSA .
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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