Rodents, roaches prompt emergency closure of three Brevard restaurants
From July 2 to 15, Brevard County had three emergency restaurant closures. Ten restaurants received administrative complaints and 35 failed to pass inspection, according to inspectors from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Emergency orders
Domino's Pizza #5061, 2480 Aurora Road, Melbourne, was temporarily closed following a July 5 inspection where inspectors marked three violations, one of which was high priority:
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Additionally there was one basic and one intermediate violation marked. NOTE: A call back inspection on July 6 found zero violations and compliance with the emergency order.
Paisley, 2447 N. Wickham Road Suite 149, Melbourne, was temporarily closed following a July 5 inspection where nine violations were marked, one of which was high priority:
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Additionally there were seven basic and one intermediate violation marked. NOTE: A call back inspection on July 6 found four violations and compliance with the emergency order.
Pho 95 Of Giang And Linh Inc, 938 Dixon Blvd, Cocoa, was temporarily closed following a July 12 inspection where 13 violations were marked, two of which were high priority:
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Additionally there were nine basic and two intermediate violation marked. NOTE: A call back inspection on July 14 found four violations and compliance with the emergency order.
Zero violations
Four servers were deemed without a single violation of state regulations:
Mayra Cabezas, 3280 Suntree Blvd. Suite 105, Melbourne (Catering)
Radisson Resort At The Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral (Catering)
Genna Express, 7954 N. Wickham Road Suite 117, Melbourne
Pockets & Putters, 575 Barton Blvd, Rockledge
Most violations
The most prolific violator from July 2 to 15 was Marino's, 114 Harrison St., Cocoa, with 33 violations marked during a July 15 inspection and an administrative complaint. Two of the 33 violations were high priority:
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple cooked food items in walk in cooler not date marked with mold.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Additionally there were 31 basic violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Other leading violators were:
Twisted Biscuit Cafe, 4700 Babcock St. N.E. Suite 1, Palm Bay, had 30 violations during a July 7 inspection. See below.
Woody's Bar-B-Q, 4885 U.S. 1, Cocoa, had 28 violations during a July 11 inspection. Inspection standards met.
Hibachi Buffet, 735 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, had 24 violations during a July 12 inspection. Inspection standards met.
Country Cookin' Diner, 2301 State Road 524 No. 110, Cocoa, had 23 violations during a July 5 inspection. Inspection standards met.
Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, 6533 U.S. 1, Rockledge, had 21 violations during a July 11 inspection and 19 violations during a Jul 13 callback inspection. See below.
Gold Fish Bowl, 318 Mariner Way, Titusville, had 21 violations during a July 14 inspection. See below.
Jersey Brothers Diner, 2162 Harris Ave., Palm Bay had 20 violations during a July 13 inspection. See below.
Tree Of Life Cuban Bakery, 106 Main St, Titusville, had 20 violations during a July 10 inspection. See below.
Port St. John Lunch Box, 5601 U.S. 1, Cocoa, had 20 violations during a July 13 inspection.
Rec 225, 225 King St, Cocoa, had 19 violations during a July 13 inspection and received an administrative complaint. See below.
Area 142, 142 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, had 17 violations during a July 7 inspection and received an administrative complaint. See below.
Average Joes Kitchen, 688 South Park Ave, Titusville, had 16 violations during a July 6 inspection.
Indian River Bar & Grill, 5370 N. U.S. 1, Cocoa, had 16 violations during a July 6 inspection. Inspection standards met.
Yoshi's Izakaya, 1875 S. Patrick Drive Unit E, Indian Harbour Beach, had 15 violations during a July 11 callback inspection. See below.
Thai Bayside, 1850 Eldron Blvd. S.E. Suite 8, Palm Bay, had 15 violations during a July 10 inspection. Inspection standards met.
Beef O Bradys, 2301 S.R. 524, Cocoa, had 15 violations during a July 5 inspection. Inspection standards met.
Failed inspection
In addition to Marino's, Domino's Pizza #5061, Paisley and Pho 95 Of Giang And Linh Inc, these restaurants failed to pass inspection between July 2 to 15:
Radisson Resort Convention, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, had four violations during a July 5 inspection, none of which were high priority. There were three basic and one intermediate violation marked.
NOTE: A July 13 callback inspection found inspection standards met.
Marina Bay Boutique, 217 King St, Cocoa, had 14 violations marked during a July 5 inspection, one of which was deemed high priority:
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Additionally there were seven basic and six intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Average Joes Kitchen, 688 South Park Ave, Titusville, had 16 violations during a July 6 inspection, four of which were deemed high priority:
Food prepared in a private home.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Stop Sale issued: Food originating from an unapproved source.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally there were three basic and nine intermediate violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Americas Best Value Inn, 3220 N. Cocoa Blvd, Cocoa, had two violations during a July 7 inspection, one of which was high priority:
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Additionally, there was one intermediate violation. A follow-up inspection is required.
Twisted Biscuit Cafe, 4700 Babcock St. N.E. Suite 1, Palm Bay, had 30 violations during a July 7 inspection, seven of which were deemed high priority:
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in kitchen near where clean dishes are stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Stop Sale issued: Time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Additionally there were 16 basic and seven intermediate violations marked. NOTE: A July 11 callback inspection found inspection standards met.
Odyssey Pizza & Subs, 1424 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, had nine violations marked during a July 11 inspection, one of which was deemed high priority:
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Additionally there were four basic and four intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
321 Eats, 34 S. Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, had 13 violations marked during a July 7 inspection, four of which were marked high priority:
Administrative complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. D
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Stop Sale issued: Food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Additionally there were six basic and three intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
McDonald's 12519, 4625 State Road 520, Cocoa, had nine violations marked during a July 7 inspection, three of which were deemed high priority:
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally there were six basic violations. NOTE: A July 10 callback inspection found inspection standards met.
Soul Bowl, 1070 Clear Lake Road, Cocoa, had seven violations marked during a July 7 inspection, four of which were high priority:
Establishment operating with no potable running water.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Administrative complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Additionally there were two basic and one intermediate violation marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Area 142, 142 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, had 17 violations during a July 7 inspection, five of which were deemed high priority:
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Administrative Complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Additionally there were six basic and six intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Le Crave Of Rockledge, 6525 3 St., Suite 107, Rockledge, had eight violations marked during a July 7 inspection, one of which was high priority;
Administrative complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Additionally there were two basic and five intermediate violations marked. A followup inspection is required.A follow-up inspection is required.
Bizzarro Pizza Of Bayside Lakes, 3450 Bayside Lakes Blvd. S.E., Unit 110, Palm Bay, had 11 violations during a July 10 inspection, one of which was high priority:
Stop Sale issued: Time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally there were six basic and four intermediate violations. A callback inspection on July 11 resulted in a time extension on five remaining violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Tree Of Life Cuban Bakery, 106 Main St, Titusville, had 20 violations during a July 10 inspection, five of which were deemed high priority:
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally there were 11 basic and four intermediate violations marked. A July 11 callback inspection found inspection standards met.
Chili's Hamburger Grill & Bar, 4702 Babcock St. N.E., Palm Bay, had 11 violations marked during a July 11 inspection, three of which were deemed high priority:
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
Stop Sale issued: Time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally there were six basic and two intermediate violations marked. A July 13 callback inspection found inspection standards met.
Big Shot Bob's House Of Wings, 111 E. Central Blvd, Cape Canaveral, had seven violations during a July 11 inspection, one of which was deemed high priority:
Administrative complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Additionally there were three basic and three intermediate violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Bean Sprout Asian Cuisine And Sushi Bar, 2221 Town Center Ave. Suite 115, Viera, had nine violations marked during a July 11 inspection, three of which were deemed high priority:
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Administrative Complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Additionally, there are four basic and two intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza, 4100 N. Wickham Road Suite 121, Melbourne, had two violations during a July 11 callback inspection. While there were no high priority violations, there was an administrative complaint:
Administrative Complaint: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Additionally there was one basic violation. A follow-up inspection is required.
Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, 6533 U.S. 1, Rockledge, had 21 violations marked during a July 11 inspection, four of which were deemed high priority:
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Stop Sale issued: Time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally, there were 11 basic and six intermediate violations. A July 13 callback inspection extended the time on 19 violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Bella's Pizza, 4301 State Road 524, Cocoa, had nine violations marked during a July 12 inspection, one of which is high priority:
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Additionally, there were six basic and two intermediate violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Chef's Kitchen, 1070 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, had 12 violations marked during a July 12 inspection, two of which were deemed high priority:
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Administrative Complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Additionally, there were six basic and four intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
New England Eatery & Pub, 5670 S. State Road A1A, Melbourne Beach, had 13 violations marked during a July 12 inspection, four of which were deemed high priority:
Four Dented cans of marinara present.
Container of medicine improperly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. R
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Additionally there were eight basic and one intermediate violation marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Panera Bread Store 2780, 4100 N. Wickham Road, Suite 104, Melbourne, had seven violations marked during a July 12 inspection, three of which were high priority:
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally, there were four basic violations marked. NOTE: A July 13 callback inspection found inspection standards met.
Broken Barrel Tavern, 4700 Babcock St. Unit 15&16, Palm Bay, had 11 violations marked during a July 13 inspection, three of which were high priority:
Three dented cans present .
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally, there were seven basic and one intermediate violation marked. NOTE: A July 14 callback inspection found inspection standards met.
Pig And Whistle, 240 N. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, had nine violations marked during a July 13 inspection, three of which were high priority:
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Stop Sale issued: Time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally, there were six basic violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Rec 225, 225 King St., Cocoa, had 19 violations marked during a July 13 inspection, three of which were high priority:
Administrative Complaint: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Additionally there were 13 basic and three intermediate violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Port St. John Lunch Box, 5601 U.S. 1, Cocoa, had 20 violations marked during a July 13 inspection, one of which was marked high priority:
Food stored in ice used for drinks.
Additionally, there were 12 basic and seven intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Jersey Brothers Diner, 2162 Harris Ave., Palm Bay, had 20 violations during a July 13 inspection, nine of which were high priority:
No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked.
Nonfood-grade bag used to cover blueberry muffins.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. wiping gloved hands on towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Additionally, there were seven basic and four intermediate violations marked. A July 14 callback inspection resulted in a time extension for five violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Third Culture Kitchen, 1000 Cheney Highway, Titusville, had 13 violations marked during a July 14 inspection, two of which were high priority:
Dented/rusted cans present.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally, there were eight basic and and three intermediate violations. A follow-up inspection is required.
Texas Roadhouse, 1181 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, had eight violations during a July 14 inspection, one of which was high priority:
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Additionally there were four basic and three intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection in required.
Gold Fish Bowl, 318 Mariner Way, Titusville, had 21 violations during a July 14 inspection, four of which were high priority:
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Additionally, there were nine basic and seven intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
Prime Treats, 3720 Curtis Blvd., Port St. John, had eight violations marked during a July 14 inspection, none of which were high priority. There were three basic and five intermediate violations marked. A follow-up inspection is required.
As may be seen here, sometimes violations of state requirements are related to things technical, so it’s always good to read all the reports in full. Find it all at data.floridatoday.com/restaurant-inspections/brevard.
Regardless, if you notice abuses of state standards, report them and DBPR will send inspectors. Call 1-850-487-1395.
What restaurant inspection terms mean
What does all that terminology in state restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury, including insufficient personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling.
High-priority violations are those that could contribute directly to foodborne illness or injury, such as in cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
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. Administrative complaints may be issued for basic, intermediate or high-priority infractions.
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. In this circumstance, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect the health, safety or welfare of the public.
Twenty-four-hour call-back inspections are performed after emergency closures or suspensions of licenses and an establishment may reopen only after inspection shows that all high-priority violations that caused the suspension are corrected.
For additional information, go to myfloridalicense.com/DBPR.
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Brevard restaurants close following roach, rodent evidence
