Breakers (The), 518 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: BREAKERS (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 518 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Bch, FL 32169-2643
License #: 7404446
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chili. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Upstairs
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored in soapy water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left cookline cooler, burgers 52-53F, sliced cheese 47-57F. See stop sale. Other items in cooler overnight: hot dogs 40F, fish 40-45F.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Left cookline cooler.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard lid used to cut tomatoes into
  • Basic - Hood filters not in place from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm quat - brand requires 200-400 ppm.
  • 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. Cutting tomatoes. . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms, onions and peppers 93-98 sitting above cookline with no time or temperature control for safety. Per operator, items will be reheated and then returned to same location. Advised
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. One side of bar ice bin
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. One in bar.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups upstairs
  • Basic - Cold holding equipment holding food requiring time or temperature control for safety at greater than 41F. Unit may not be used to hold food requiring time or temperature control for safety until capable of maintaining 41F or below.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 47-49 in glass server cooler. Sour cream 40. Operator discarded half and half.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese, raw beef and raw fish in left cookline cooler overnight 44. Raw chicken also in cooler overnight 41.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Center ice machine
  • Intermediate - Loose black substance in ice bin in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
9/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Freezer outside walk in cooler **Warning**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan cover and floor, meat cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoop, ice buckets stored in covered storage area outside **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Portioning sauces **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Freezer outside walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Server. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. Lettuce and tomato **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepperjack sliced Cheese stacked several inches above top of cambro in drop in cooler. Temp 40-54F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked mushrooms 71F, cooked onions 62F, cooked peppers82F, no time or temperature control. Operator placed on grill to reach 165f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 old droppings between walk in coolers on floor, 1 on cinder block in corner next to back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline **Warning**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quat, bar
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. right cookline unit
  • Observed air vents soiled with accumulated dust/grease, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black material in the interior of ice machine, along top.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of bag in the box soda
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of beef, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of fries, walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment/on pipes
  • Observed heavy food debris accumulated under equipment, cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper placement of fly catching device. Over steam table/equipment
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. tall cookline cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cases, upstairs
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. server
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filter
  • Observed build-up of grease/dust on ductwork/pipes above handsink, cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. server area
  • Observed cardboard lid used to hold tomatoes after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean ice scoop stored on soiled towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. mop sink
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of material in the interior of ice machine, center machhine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish at 45-51F, beef at 48F, chicken at 45F, per operator, left out during transfer from walk in cooler
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. server area
  • Observed stanndiing water inside salad cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. breading. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, between equipment, on wall, cookline
  • Critical - Observed ibuprofin stored on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. right true cooler, cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. small bar cooler
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer for wiping cloths greater than 200ppm cl. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Bin with wood top, bar
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. End caps missing over prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machines, exterior
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease/smoke stains, cookline .
  • Observed dusty fan covers, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to store sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over raw fish, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored in soap
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/3/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • Shelves in dry storage have rust buildup.
  • Observed residue build-up on food storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, fish, front line 45 degees Farhenheit. Advised.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up dust or dirt on cooler fans.
  • Observed single-service items, boxed cups and napkins stored on floor.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees- bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink at bar lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution for wiping cloths exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; tested 200ppm.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger, chicken, and cheese in reach-in unit at cookline temping 44-45F. Advised.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Onions and peppers being cooled in deep, closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash. Fries stored next to handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in soda dispensing nozzles at wait station.
  • Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar.
  • Lights in walk-in cooler and storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
10/21/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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