Di Mare Restaurant, 1517 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DI MARE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1517 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
License #: 4105174
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.- not cleaned
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.- not cleaned
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- outsides and lids of bulk flour, sugar and salt containers and outside of meat freezer in small room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**- not cleaned
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area and walkin
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**- needs cleaned
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.- stainless double door cooler in drink area and meat freezer by mixer- needs cleaned
08/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. - by oven- in the drain area
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- outsides and lids of bulk flour, sugar and salt containers and outside of meat freezer in small room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.- 102°f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.- in cooler to right of grills **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. - old bread stored in them
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area and walkin
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- containers with blue lids in storage area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- spring mix 53°f, eggplant 53°f, buchamel 62°f, calamari 57°f, pierogi 48°f, scallop 53°f
  • High Priority - Sterno stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.- see stop sale- in cooler not maintains temp, spring mix, egg plant, buchamel, calamari, pierogi, scallop
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.- stainless double door cooler in drink area and meat freezer by mixer
  • 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. - cooker to right of grills
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.- cheese cake, bread pudding, cooked pasta, cream **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.- purple liquid in bottles in dish area **Repeat Violation**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area./ jugs of oil and bottles of lemonade in bar
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ bulk rice container in storage area and bulk containers in drink room
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted moderate amount of food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ cook line cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler./ bean soup, tomato sauce, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. / chicken over beef in freezer in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ tomato sauce, bean soup, dressing
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container just out on cooks line from box out back with clams **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or easily cleanable through out kitchen/ prep
  • Basic - Heavy Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated under cooking equipment and in wrapping room under table
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ right side of cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Top Interior of microwave soiled with heavily encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Liquor for cooking on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use pots on shelf dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./ cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./ degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Cutting board has bad cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cook line
  • Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. 1 dozen operator willingly discarded
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave heavily soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.prep room
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Bread in the walk in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cook line and cooler in prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Screen in doors torn/in poor repair **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar
  • Basic - Soups food not covered in walk-in cooler.covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.raw chicken and beef on same tray. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw plastic wrapped beef over cooked lasagna in the reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cook line
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.all cooked foods in the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.purple solution
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./reach in cooler back prep area
10/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed food/ice received from unapproved source/shell stock tags not maintained for 90 days operator has over 90 days of invoices but will not be able to get the harvest # or shellstock tags from vender opetator has tags for the shell stock he has and must start maintaining the tags for 90 days
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./reach in cooler back prep area
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • 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./utilizing condiment to scoop dry yeast Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./operator took corrective action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors/door by kitchen
10/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-middle prep room by ice bin..
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Scottish Salmon Fillet-operator says it is cooked but he does not temp finished product.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment-2-25 # tanks by office. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long boards at cookline..
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken and clam stock cooling in ambiant air, has 1 hour left to cool to 70 then, 4 hours additional to 41 or colder. Operator took measures to correct. Retemped at end of inspection went from 80F to 60F. Stock made first perameter.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tools at stove at 90F.
  • Critical - Observed interior and exterior of microwave moderately soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-handle of reach in freezer door in disrepair.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Baked breads put into black can liners.
  • Observed open dumpster lid-facility shares dumpster with apartment and other restaurant.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic and oil holding in ambiant air at cookline. Advised quick chill then hold on ice bath.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits-CIP-mixer head heavily soiled and rusted.
  • Violation: 24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner-holding at back door area.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable-throughout.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner-holding at back door area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable-throughout.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Towel under cutting board.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Vents and hood filters moderately soiled.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles/holster.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair throughout facility.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-chef.
  • Critical - Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor-walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits-CIP-mixer head heavily soiled and rusted.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-door handle for upright cooler in coffee area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Artichoke hearts-holding at 47F.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Artichoke hearts at 47F.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at salad station.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./back prep area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./throughout kitchen /storage area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./reach in cooler
  • Observed all cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./1 can clams
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./covering pasta's before desired temperature is met
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water./scallops,crab at 41 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue/gunk build-up in tall freezer not in use emitting bad odor
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers./bulk products moderate inside.heavy on outside
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./soup
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-most cutting boards throughout facility.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Hood Supression system has perf holes from old old suppression system.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Dishwasher can not find strips.
  • Critical. Establishment using area at back door to pressure wash equipment, leaving large puddle of water at door.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors-employee restroom near walk-in cooler.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep room over prep 3 bin sink, has holes from screws/anchors of shelving.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. All natural bug spray on shelf near office.
  • Critical. LP-gas tanks not protected from vehicle damage. For reporting purposes only. 2 large tanks at back door.
9/30/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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