The Cuban Sandwich, 101 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE CUBAN SANDWICH
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901
License #: 1505692
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in storage area,hallways,prep room soiled with old water stains. **Warning** in process of changing. Still changing out.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in storage area,hallways,prep room soiled with old water stains. **Warning** in process of changing
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**. Operator just got out of the hospital. Class had to be rescheduled for 9-29-14. Time extended for 30 days
09/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cases of water stored on floor.storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in storage area,hallways,prep room soiled with old water stains. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Zip lock on Raw chicken and roll of ground beef stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
07/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Back area where the windows have been replaced with ply wood there is now a 1/4 inch gap at the top leaving opening for pest to enter
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves./ bulk storage shelf
  • Basic - Light shields in kitchen soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance./ metal shelving storage area/ starting to get rust like substance
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ front refrigerator
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Worn floors not easily cleanable
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food re- educated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening/ milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./ cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./ cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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./ observed several employee certifications expired
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled/ purple cleaner front line **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./ storage room floor also concrete not smooth durable or easily cleanable
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled tall reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ sandwich line cooler / pic found **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ sliced ham above the chill line 47 degrees f
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
8/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. / by bulk torage
  • Basic - Light not functioning properly dry storage
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food./ bulk storage beans
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./ bulk container for beans **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
3/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./ employee doing dishes not sanitizing re- educated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths/ or 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ shelf above the product on steam table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./ bulk container for beans **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed that the 3 compartment sink seal between partians sections is compromised causing the water to not stay in the compartment properly establishment must finish cleaning process and then set up the sanitizer water Operator is seal with appoxy establishment is closed tomorrow **Warning**
12/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate/prep area For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Employee Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./in bulk storage rice
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths./for 3 compartment sink and wiping cloths.chlorine
  • Observed broken tile front line area
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime/rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • 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./small non handle container in rice
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./for bulk product storage rice,beans ect.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./cooks line prep area Repeat Violation.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.shredded pork 50F cooling over night
  • Floor tile broken in lobby
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cooked pork being cooled by deep container
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under hand sink
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sliced ham
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with moderate slime/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed heavy dust air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed hood/filters heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed light shield moderatly soiled with accumulated with mold like substance
  • Critical - Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. for fryer.For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cook line
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cook line
  • Observed HEAVY dust ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. cook line
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.metal banded
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.green,blue purple totes
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.beans 127F h.h on stove.recommend to reheat to 165F.Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.for rice
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
  • Observed moldy light sheilds in dining room.
12/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.hot box Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered dough in RIF's
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.for bulk red beans,black beans,rice
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior surface of bulk containers
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap on side of door
  • Observed wall moderatly soiled with accumulated food debris.3 bay sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling light sheild.front lobby.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked chicken 113F and cooked beef 127F in steam table Corrected On Site.recommend to reheat to 165F.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in warmer on front line
  • Shelves in storage RIC are badly rusted
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by 3 bay sink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.above snapple cooler
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.cook line
  • Lights proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers cracked.
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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