Island Pasta Company, 903 E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: ISLAND PASTA COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 903 E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901
License #: 1505687
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Walk in freezer door showing insulation. Which is causing a ice build up in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Server reach in cooler found at 60° no time/temprature contol for safety foods stored inside.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses in the bar area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walking freezer door interior separating from the interior ice build up in between .
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures , cove mold on the right bottom of walking freezer.
  • Basic - Heavily Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Cook line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.oil and garlic
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area .
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ fish 50 degrees cooks line draw recommended rapid chill - this violation shall be sent for administrative complaint if observed on any further inspection
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta was cooling plastic cover **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By the window in the cook line sanitizer bottle .
5/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Front cooks line
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./ chef wearing rope/ beaded bracelet
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner./ tuna not taken out of the vacumm packaging for defrosting process - re- educated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water./ shrimp was still frozen re- educated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw tuna, Cooked meatballs 45 degrees f-recommended rapid chill - out in prep area less than 1 hr moving from walk in to reach in
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing./ bucket of shrimp defrosting in standing water in employee hand wash sink- still frozen- re- educated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
9/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)old labels stuck on clean plastic food containers
8/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)old labels stuck on clean plastic food containers
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing./ 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Top of the reach no t maintaining TCS at 41 degrees f or below
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ diced tomatoes 45 degrees f
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ homemade pasta salad 48-50 degrees f Can't determine the amount of time out of temp stop sale **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line **Corrected On-Site**
8/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean bowls, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ reach in drawers cooks line
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses./ knife on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Moderate Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board./ cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment./ raid bug cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ pasta left side of reach in on cooks line 50-52 degrees f not able to determine if less than 4 hrs stop sale Crab meat, chicken , cooked squash reach in draw at 44 degrees fire commended rapid chill **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ storing soiled bowl cooks line/ manger states bowl is there to keep the water from coming up it sometimes does after dish machine runs- didn't observe recommend get check by plumber
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling./ pasta tightly covered with plastic and lid on top - re - educated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./ gave copy manager posted **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./walk in cooler went down approximately 2 hrs ago-repair man on the way MAY NOT UTILIZE WALK IN UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW establishment has other means to maintain product at this time
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours./pork walk in cooler-
  • Critical - Employee hand washing sink lacking soap Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./glasses bar/plastic cambros
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed gaskets with moderate slimy/mold-like build-up./reach in cooler draws
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./all phfs walk in cooler recommended rapid chill-less than 4 hrs
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./half n half can't determine time stop sale Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product
11/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./reach in cooler 1/must not utilize for phf's until the reach in is maintaining properly at 41 degrees f or below
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • 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./ bulk rice utilizing bowl 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./bulk sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ pasta,homade tartar sauce-management took corrective action Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./split y at dishmachine
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk foid product storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - establishment has training but has no original certifications just copies
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.on belts of aprons
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 05/14/2012.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. toppings that will not be cooked ti minumum temperature Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before appling gloves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.dipped hands in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.breaded shrimp,plantains,zuchini in cook line RIC drawer less than 4 hours recommend rapid chill
  • Critical - 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. copied certification
3/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm must use 3 bay sink to sanitize dishes
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's restroom on caliou side
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.after eating than applied gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same shelf in walkin frezzer to store drinks with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.interior door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cook line. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cups not properly air-dried.wet nesting.piano bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishes in hand sink on cook line
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mens restroom at piano bar
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan covers in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed cooked pasta cooling 1 hour found covered in the walkin cooler Corrected On Site.placed on sheet pans uncovered
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.After drinking drink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food storage containers cracked/chipped
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cups stacked together not properly air-dried at the bar.
  • Glasses not properly air-dried.piano bar
  • Critical - Observed Case of whole shell eggs over saran wrapped margarine in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of raw shrimp over boxes of chopped spinach in RIF. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen
  • Observed interior door for top bowing down
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler drawers moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in mens bathroom.piano bar
  • Observed residue build-up on exterior of dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.Piano bar
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked chicken strips 48F ravioli 50F cooked italian sausage 49F found in sautee RIC.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw chicken 49F crab cake mixf,cooked pasta 49f,mauhi 49f,cooked squash and zuccini 49Fraw beef 49F.was in cook line cooler drawer more than 4 hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cook line cooler drawers ambient range form 55F-51F.THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE USED TILL MAINTAING 41F OR BELOW This violation must be corrected by : 09/11/2010.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.sautee RIC ambient temperature 49F.THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE USED TILL MAINTAING 41F OR BELOW.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.off 6 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.sautee RIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed pitcher of soda water stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered ice in bin at florida key bar over night.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.suffle cup used to scoop dressing Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.blue dutting board for the bar badly scored.
  • Observed heavy build-up of dust or dirt on shelves where clean dishes are stored.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees.restrooms at the florida key bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions,soap,hand wash sign at the florida key bar.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sliced cooked italian sausage found at 47F in the top box salad RIC. Corrected On Site.was over filled
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over plantains in the walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Walkin cooler shelves heavily rusted
  • Observed individual cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.bar
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.quaternary test kit for the piano bar
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0ppm
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under ice bin at piano bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at the piano bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. This violation must be corrected by : 05/24/2010.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.case of sweet potatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.salad make cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin cooler.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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