Fiesta Azteca Mexican Rest, 3194 W New Haven Ave, W Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIESTA AZTECA MEXICAN REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3194 W New Haven Ave, W Melbourne, FL 32904-3536
License #: 1504249
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. / cooks line
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered./ tall freezer ice crem **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ cooks line, prep area, server station
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cooks line sour cream, diced tomatoes, cut lettuce, shredded cheese 53-55 degrees f Raw beef , raw chicken 45-50 degrees f- manager stated they just put the product in the reach in cooler a little bit ago recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed./ 200 ++++++
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit./ thermometer not working at all can't get to come on
  • 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
  • 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 chicken Beans
07/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.metal container used to scoop uncooked rice
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.above dish machine area
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles bowing and had accumulation of mold-like substance.over reach in freezer in prep area and over dry storage rack
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.water laying at the bottom of cook line cooler
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris.prep area
  • Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.foam Togo containers stored on microwave **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored not covered in freezer. Ice cream and ice cream balls
  • High Priority - Chlorine Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.metal # 10 can used to mold flour tortillas into nacho bowls
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cook line cooler
  • 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 beef cooked chicken beans in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. / left side of the grill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice machine door falls off not properly hinged
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200 to 100 ppm **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./ cooked beef, cooked beans **Corrected On-Site**
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor./ bottle of liquid margarine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ cooks line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese above the chill line recommended rapid chill- re temp at 41 degrees f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Manager discarded
  • 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 beef, chicken walk in cooler
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.one filter is missing above the operating char grill
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline reachin cooler
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.in front of the cookline reachin cooler
  • Observed hole in wall.small holes observed in the prep area and near the dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.2 flats of raw shell eggs are stored over ready to eat salsa Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.in the kitchen area as pan liners
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.chlorine at plus 200 ppm Corrected On Site.at 50 ppm
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on the cookline reachin cooler
11/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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.expired
  • Critical - Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked foods in the walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ servers not washing hands when taking dirty plates than touching clean glass and scooping ice.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as cover for container for cooked shells.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.dishmachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked taco meat,cooked beef in walkin cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.for hose out back
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - burritto sjells not stored in a dry location that is not exposed to splash Corrected On Site.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, plates on cook line not properly stored protected over night.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cook line RIC
  • No copy of latest inspection report. CALLED OFFICE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON INSPECTION REPORT
  • Critical - Observed 12 dented/rusted cans of chipotle peppers. Corrected On Site.OPERATOR DISCARDED WILLINGLY NO STOP SALE ISSUED
  • Observed build-up of grease on vent of fryers
  • Observed cleaned wiping cloth that has food debris/soil.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.tamales on stove reheating
  • Observed cook line reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed cooked beef,pork,shredded chicken held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranging 43F to 47F in walkin cooler.pic states had door open for a while.recommend to rapid chill items to 41F rechecked cooked foods in walkin cooked beef found 44F,cooked beans 45F found them dropping in temperature
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.under cook line cooler
  • Critical - Observed nacho container heavly encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed raw beef over bags og flour in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found st 66F in 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.started to cook
  • Critical - Observed uncovered taco bowls on cook line
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked beans,cooked beef cooked shredded pork cooked shredded chicken in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Walkin cooler Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.+7 degrees
  • Critical - walkin cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.ambient temperature 45F.REFRIDERATORATION REPAIR GUY CAME AND SAID IT WAS IN DEFROST MODE ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT AND BY THE END IF INSPECTION WALKIN COOLER WAS AT 40F. no 24 hour warning issused
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./bulk storage beans
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./cutting lemons prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed heavy soil buildup inside ice bin./wait station
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hoods above fryer
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils./cooks line.have remove soiled dishes to rewash Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored./to go containers not inverted wait station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./bags cement ,mortar stored with canned goods
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked beans,cooked taco meat,cooked shredded chicken,cooked shredded pork all in the walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.cooked beans placed in deep plastic pan to cool over night
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.cooked beans cooling over night found at 59F.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered ice cream balls and block of cheese in RIF
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before appling gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee's with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.meatal pan with no handle used to scoop dry rice
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.where they place hot plates to melt
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.nacho buckets
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored protected over night
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ice buckets
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.all hand sinks Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy dust on ceiling air conditioning vent covers.all Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.by dish machine Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.liquor room Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.MANAGER CAME IN Repeat Violation.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/14/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed no date markings . ex. shedded cheese, cooked chicken, cooked beans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/ tortilla on end of cook line exposed to drip when getting paper towels.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw pork over cream in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed raw chicken that was not hermatically sealed over raw beef in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. lemons, beef, salsa
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. utilizing bowl with no handle in cooked rice.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed missing tiles by wait station. Time extended have tiles on order. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind bus cart Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling light shield s heavily soiled with accumulated dust/dead insects
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair/several ripped tiles through out kitchen extended Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Observed two unlabled spray bottles in dish area. Repeat Violation.
  • 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. Repeat violation. already sent to other.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./shredded cheese Callback - observed no date markings on any ready to eat items.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./walk in freezer. Callback observed raw chicken not hermatically sealed over beef in the walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./walk in cooler Callback -observed raw pork stored over sour cream in walk in cooler.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulated food debris./waite station. Callback - observed heavily soiled wall in wait station behind bus cart.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ degreaser Corrected On Site. Callback -observed two spray bottles in dish area not labeled.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor/waite station For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation .Callback-no certified food manager on site with more than 4 employees working .
2/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./shredded cheese
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./broken not able to calibrate properly
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks./bottle coke in ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./tortia shells shelf kitchen area
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover./kitchen area
  • Observed glass dining room door broken out-wood covering
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./waite station
  • Observed residue/gunk build-up on shelving waite station area
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roache on premises./observed that pest control was out last evening only observed the 1 roach no other activity observed Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation./doors dinning area has 1/4 gap-weather striping worn away easy access for vermin
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./some in disrepair some missing front kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor tiles missing by waite station
  • Observed wall in disrepair./through out several areas tiles missing or wall damage
  • Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulated food debris./waite station
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./several tiles peeling through out kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ degreaser 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/waite station For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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