Northstar Ice Cream Depot, 1220 S Wickham Rd, W Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NORTHSTAR ICE CREAM DEPOT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1220 S Wickham Rd, W Melbourne, FL 32904
License #: 1505264
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area. Also there stained with water stains from old leak on roof. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ still have couple water stained tiles/ceiling not smooth no absorbent and easily cleanable in food prep and storage area
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall next to 3 bay sink **Warning**/ cove molding still missing around 3 bin sink
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under white coolers **Warning**/ still have food debris on floor under white coolers and floor mats
  • Basic - Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ insulation still exposed long freezer back storage
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ still has approximately a 1/4 gap at back door storage area and other back blue door
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**/ observed that the license fee still hasn't been paid
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**/ employee working today has been her since January
07/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom./ through out storage and kitchen prep areaSENT FOR AC ON 7/14/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing./ missing by 3 compartment sink SENT FOR AC ON 7/14/14
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. / exterior door in the storage and the blue back door have approximately 1/4 inch gap and the establishment can not be properly sealed when not in operationSENT FOR AC ON 7/14/14
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor./ under mats and the reach in coolers and freezers SENT FOR AC ON 7/14/14
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.SENT FOR AC ON 7/14/14 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Observed interior of the chest freezer in disrepair has exposed insulation repeat violation SENT FOR AC ON 7/14/14
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment./ bug spray in back storage room
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / frankfurters/ chili
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. SENT FOR AC ON 7/14/14
07/14/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area. Also there stained with water stains from old leak on roof. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall next to 3 bay sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under white coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.wrapped straws next to mixers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Several Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Pest control on site **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.front line hand sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 coolers on the front line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Can't locate cards at this time **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles in the front kitchen soiled with accumulated water stains. Due from leak.
  • Basic - Interior of chest freezer doors in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.chest freezer
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.next to shake blender
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on the reach in cooler door
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.chest freezers
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.$ 362 is due **Corrected On-Site**
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.the cheats freezers have torn gaskets
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.the kitchen hand wash sink is not working
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No thermometer in the upright reach in cooler
  • The gas tanks are not secured
  • The inside of the chest freezers lids are broken
  • Critical - The inside of the reach in upright cooler is food stained
  • The scoops are not inverted. Handles up
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.above the kitchen area
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance.the shelf/cabinet at the soda machine is broken
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs are stored over rte foods in the reach in Corrected On Site.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.in the storage cabinets Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. pills and medicine is stored under the handwash towels Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.at the 3 bay sink Corrected On Site.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cheast freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.in the storage cabinets under the counters
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair the shelf above the hot dog roller in damaged
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach in freezers
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.mens restroom door is not self closing
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. ice cream in long freezer paint brushes stored on top Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./whole shell eggs over juice,lettuce-refrigerator
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./onions by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(smal portable)
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue/paint build-up on the top of long freezers in the back area-laying paint brussels/tools on top of while repairing games,machines-cross contamination issue
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on counter under hot point machine Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./lids,condiment cups in cabinet (cabinet a lot of debris)
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date./must submitt renewal fee of $262.00 + 100.00 late fee= $362.00 to DBPR-1940 NO.MONROE ST,TALLAHASSEE FL 32399-0783/observed same last year late Repeat Violation.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./in small refrigerator #1
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./in small refrigerator #2
  • 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./in bulk storage utilizing a cup as scoop
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails and nails polished working with exposed food./must utilize gloves-unless nail polish removed/nails shortened
  • observed wall in dry storage exposed joints/insulation
  • Observed reach-in- freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed hot fudge pots soiled with overflowing fudge
  • Observed build-up of food debris,around the bread storage area
  • Observed build-up of heavy food debris, on hot point warmer
  • Observed build-up of food debris,under and around the hot point unit
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean/ employee restroom
8/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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