Grand Buffet, 655 N Atlantic Ave #d, Cocoa Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRAND BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 655 N Atlantic Ave #d, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3105
License #: 1505651
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 3/11/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.knife on prep table
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.hood system area
  • 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. See stop sale. Sushi. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.springrolls 119f, dumplings x131f
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.container in sink
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. Unit turned down by mistake. Corrective action taken, egg rolls 133f
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.noodles
3/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.waitress station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.handle of scoop touching sugar
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.scallions have no sneeze guard Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.lights on buffett lines Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.saran wrap on table bottoms
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.old barrel use for a seat. Discarded by operator
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting board on large prep Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.lid on hoisin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.bottle of cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.melon 50f,cantelope 50f Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi 60/california rolls. No time marked. Corrective Action taken Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.dEgreaser Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
10/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.plastic wrap on shelf on line
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.all hal0gen bulbs on buffett
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.boxes of food in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting board 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.to go cup in rice in walk in 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.to go cup in sauce in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.line upright
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.50 honeydew buffett
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.50f cantelope
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef over krab Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.purple cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken 126f Corrected On Site.Unit turned down
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.krab salad in walk in
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.ice cream cups face open Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.knife Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.no pest strip over food
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.to go cup in crumbs
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef over eggrolls Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.egg cartons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.red chemical Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.fries at 9of other items on buffet 135f Corrected On Site.
10/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.buffett table too low, 0wner turned heat up
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.cardboard under pots
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting board
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice scoop to short for ice cream scoop
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.to go cup in sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.cooked chicken uner raw chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.egg crates Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.bug spray Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.inside facility.Store and use outside only
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken,broccoli 129f,
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.bacon over cooked chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.noodle on line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn saran wrap used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.screen torn rear door
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.noodles on buffett
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. shelves in dry storage
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.ice scoop on 72degree water
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.egg cartons
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.noodles 45f
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food.mushrooms over cooked beef
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.scallions and noodles on buffett
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.msg
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoops
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.storage of soap Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.paint brush in use for butter
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.shelf covered with saran wrap
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.stored between counters Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.pure
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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