D' Cuban Tropical, 253 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: D' CUBAN TROPICAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 253 E Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1506327
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 6/21/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. operator states floor is in process of being redone
  • Critical - Observed fresh garlic and oil and cooked onions held at room temperature. Garlic at 80 and onions at 71 degrees fahrenheit. Added to time as a public health control form. will discard at 3 pm Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair hws not secured to the wall properly
  • Critical - Pork in ric held more than 24 hrs with no date mark
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. off by +15 Corrected On Site.
6/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. no employees over sixty days at this time.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered pan, shredded meat. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked black beans sitting on counter. Corrected On Site. reheated to 165 degrees for immediate service.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. 1st reach in cooler, raw chicken over cooked beans, etc. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. 2ndnreach in cooler. raw beef over ham. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. observed countertop fryer in use. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. meat pastry. will hold on bottom shelf instead of top. will discard after 4 hours. Repeat Violation.
4/11/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. employee restroom. Corrected On Site. will use customer restroom.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice, cooling, covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked meat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic oil. will discard after 4 hours. discussed time as public health control.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over cooked meats, vegetables . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.empanadas. will discard after 4 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/7/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. must obtain within 60 days
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.per plans
  • 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. must provide within 60 days of hire
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
11/4/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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