The Pelican Diner, 13260 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE PELICAN DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13260 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
License #: 4100665
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.- butter pats, manager forgot to put it on at 8am **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.- in very deep container and covered 48°f made yesterday
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
5/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.salad cooler
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of food dust or dirt on shelving where clean dishes are stored
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.deep plastics containersplaced cooked potatoes on sheet pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bucket for Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cook line cooler found at 56° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with stained sheild that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 58° precooked sauce 56° sliced gyro 57° ham steaks 59° more than 4 hours **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager states forgot to change the time from at 11:00. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Foods found in the cook line cooler since the a.m found at 1:30 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin.front line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dish area
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen
  • Basic - Found cook line cooler at 50° this unit is not to be used till maintaing 41° or below. No next day call back. Has several coolers maintaing 41° and below
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with stained that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Potatoes stored on chemical rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - 2 Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cook line reach in. Corn beef feta cheese diced ham and sliced cheese 54° to 56° operator states foods in unit since 7 am. Recommend rapid chill.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butters found on table at 74° operator states not on tables more than an hour.recommend rapid chill.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on towel after washing. rewashed hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained
  • 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. Must be complied by next inspection
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.behind walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.over 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.wiping hands on cloth that's located on belt than applied gloves.washed hands correctly **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up.RIF
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.waffle and pancake batter found 51F to 53F on a ice bath on the cook line.recommend rapid chill.applied more ice. Corrected On Site.utilize time control.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade - metal shavings-
  • Critical - Ice machine interior heavily soiled.
  • Critical - Not washing hands before putting on gloves - corrective action taken.
  • Old labels stuck to clean containers.
  • Potatoes stored on floor walk-in-cooler- owner took corrective action.
  • Tightly wrapped communited sausage - chef took corrective action.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.- Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.- cardboard used as prep table cover
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- wooden spoons splintered
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.- portable fan
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.- when putting on gloves
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.- around electrical box
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed gaskets with moderate slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./waffle,pancake batter operator will discard 12.30 p.m
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./cooked potatoes will discard at 1.00 p.m
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food re-served to customers./creamers which need refrigeration Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cups waite station
  • Light not functioning./back storage area
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.shrimp 32 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./cooks line 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 putting on gloves Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands./in sani bucket,wiped on apron Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells./cooks line
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees f or rapidly chill to 41 degrees f or below Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue./liver blood bottom of freezer cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./chlorine wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date./submitt license fee + $50.00 late fee be ore 5/1/10 to bring establishment into current active status-if sent 5/1/10 a $100.00 late fee will be needed with renewal called district office janine account paid this a.m. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided./wrong warning had oyster warning 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 putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./covering product before cooled to 41 degrees-re-educated 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./condiment cups utilizing as scoops cooks line reach in cooler
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable./operator is finishing replacement of tiles in dish,restroom areas Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./utilizing a condiment cup reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./waite staff doing toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure./toast Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./kitchen,waite staff
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area./ front waite station
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable/kitchen,waite station
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations done.plans must be submitted and approved at time of call back-get the plan review application online at the Division website
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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