Rodent activity shuts down Titusville bagel shop
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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Brevard County, Florida, for the week of March 4-10, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Brevard County restaurant inspection site.
Which Brevard County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their March 4-10 inspections and no violations were found.
NOTE: The ** indicates restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Beach Eatz, 24 N. Orlando Ave., Suite G, Cocoa Beach**
Flavors Of India, 5675 N. Atlantic Ave. No. 117, Cocoa Beach**
Loyd Have Mercy, 3434 S. Washington Ave., Titusville**
Nourished Roots, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Popeyes 12051, 725 Palm Bay Road N.E., West Melbourne
Port Java, 4795 Fay Blvd. Unit 13, Cocoa**
Pozzy Bros Pizza, 727 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island**
Shere Punjab Cuisine Of India, 285 W. State Road 520, Cocoa Beach**
Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q Of Merritt Island, 310 N Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island**
The Island Waterfront Bar and Grill, 1891 E. State Road 520, Merritt Island**
Which Brevard County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their March 4-10 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.
Bagel 13
3776 S. Hopkins Ave. Suite A, Titusville
Complaint Inspection on March 6
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
12 total violations, with three high-priority violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 droppings in A/C closet next to restroom. 3 behind prep table on cook line, 2 behind grill on cook line, 2 on the floor by 3 bay sink, 10 in utilitiy closet where mop sink is, 2 droppings next to toilet in women's room and approximately 50 around the 2nd A/C unit in closet off the prep room **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepper jack cheese 45F due to being over fill line. Milk 44F Grill cooler Grill cooler ; sausage (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding); hash browns (55F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding); roast beef (59F - Cold Holding); sliced chicken (59F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Which Brevard County restaurants had high priority violations?
Bagel 13
6725 N. Cocoa Blvd. Unit A, Cocoa
Routine Inspection on March 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
18 total violations, with four high-priority violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizing of the 3 compartment sink that is set up reading 0ppm quat. Empty bottle of sanitizer on line. No additional backup of quat sanitizer on site, only chlorine available but no test strips available to use product. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table sandwich line(see stop sale) ; 1#, roasted pepper hummus in reach in cooler unit from over night (58F-Cold holding) ; 1/2 each, cut tomato (63F - Cold Holding); approx 3# assorted sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Ambient air thermometer reading 49-50° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table sandwich line(see stop sale) ; 1#, roasted pepper hummus in reach in cooler unit from over night (58F-Cold holding) ; 1/2 each, cut tomato (63F - Cold Holding); approx 3# assorted sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Ambient air thermometer in unit reading 49-50° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with splitter, no back flow/ vacuum breaker on long hose side of the threaded splitter.
Bagel 13
6725 N. Cocoa Blvd. Unit A, Cocoa
Routine Inspection on March 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with four high-priority violations
High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizing of the 3 compartment sink that is set up reading 0ppm quat. Empty bottle of sanitizer on line. No additional backup of quat sanitizer on site, only chlorine available but no test strips available to use product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table sandwich line(see stop sale) ; 1#, roasted pepper hummus in reach in cooler unit from over night (58F-Cold holding) ; 1/2 each, cut tomato (63F - Cold Holding); approx 3# assorted sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Ambient air thermometer reading 49-50 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table sandwich line(see stop sale) ; 1#, roasted pepper hummus in reach in cooler unit from over night (58F-Cold holding) ; 1/2 each, cut tomato (63F - Cold Holding); approx 3# assorted sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding). Ambient air thermometer in unit reading 49-50 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Butter 75F cheese 75F 75F **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with splitter, no back flow/ vacuum breaker on long hose side of the threaded splitter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
China King
3200 Dixie Highway N.E., Palm Bay
Complaint Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with three high-priority violations
High Priority - 5 live, small flying insects in kitchen and food preparation area. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat shrimp **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, over 200ppm. Educated staff **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
China King
3200 Dixie Highway N.E., Palm Bay
Complaint Inspection on March 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with three high-priority violations
High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects in kitchen and food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Two live flies in kitchen, extend to next day callback. **Time Extended**
High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat shrimp **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
High Priority - From initial inspection : High Priority - sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, over 200ppm. Educated staff **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
El Leoncito
4280 S. Washington Ave., Titusville
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
EIght total violations, with two high-priority violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco cooler sour cream 45f Upright cooler; beef tacos (50F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (50F - Cold Holding); beef flaunts (50F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwiches (50F - Cold Holding) Manager states only in cooler 30 minutes recommended to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 107F recommended to reheat to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
El Pueblo Magico Mexican Restaurant
2137 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island
Routine Inspection on March 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Two total violations, with one high-priority violation
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
Ethel and Fred's Entree Restaurant
3016 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne
Routine Inspection on March 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with one high-priority violation
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 shell eggs cracked; operator discarded.
Grecian Garden Cafe
2955 Pineda Plaza Way Suite 118, Melbourne
Routine Inspection on March 4
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Eight total violations, with one high-priority violation
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4-6 rodent droppings on top of dish washing machine. Did a thorough inspection for other findings of droppings. Did not found any other signs of droppings **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Henry's Cuban Cafe
3565 Jupiter Blvd. S.E. Unit 4, Palm Bay
Routine Inspection on March 4
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
EIght total violations, with two high-priority violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, in reach in cooler: sliced ham, prepped 1.5 hours prior (46F - Cold Holding); prepared sandwiches, prepped 1.5 hours (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese, prepped 1.5 hours (45F - Cold Holding) operator stated it had been out to make coffee drinks, suggested rapid chill, operator moved to walk-in cooler**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food,hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast chicken 120F-150F hot holding 2 hours, operator reheated, second temp 168F **Corrected On-Site**
Lazy Turtle Riverfront
4445 Dixie Highway, Palm Bay
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
23 total violations, with four high-priority violations
High Priority - 40 small flying insects in bar area, operator and staff found issue in bucket underneath and addressed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw hamburger Pattie's stored over ready-to-eat bread. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico (48F - Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); crab mix (52F - Cold Holding)
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (48F - Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); crab mix (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
Loyd Have Mercy
3434 S. Washington Ave., Titusville
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Nine total violations, with three high-priority violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. See stop sale
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling over night see stop sale
Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q Of Merritt Island
310 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island
Routine Inspection on March 4
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Three total violations, with two high-priority violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding)
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 glass door stand up reach in cooler in prep area shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding); shredded Monterey (53F - Cold Holding); butter milk (53F - Cold Holding); eggroll mix (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
Steve's Family Diner
2900 S. Washington Ave., Titusville
Routine Inspection on March 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with five high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans badly dented on the seam. 1 apple sauce 2 mushrooms.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the cook line cooler drawer raw chicken over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish in cook line cooler drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ;potato salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter pats (54F - Cold Holding)
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Was removed from a cooler that stopped workin and transferred to wait station cooler. No temperatures we taken of the product so not sure how long in the danger zone. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter pats (54F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5
1 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach
Routine Inspection on March 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Seven total violations, with two high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 200+ppm. Operator disconnected chlorine feed and set up sanitizer station **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects behind bar in tropics **Warning**
Villa Palma Ristorante
874 N. Miramar Ave., Indialantic
Routine Inspection on March 8
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with two high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal salmon stored over ready-to-eat bread **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli (47F - Cold Holding); burratta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); eggs ambient (46F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had the products out while cleaning the reach-in cooler 1.5 hours prior. suggested rapid chill, moved products into reach-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
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What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Brevard County restaurant and food truck inspections March 4-10:
