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DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE

4825 HELEN HAUSER BLVD, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-264-2499

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats225
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506891
Grade history
SEP 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. April 1, 2024 operator paid at time of inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022024652Feb 21, 2022Jun 8, 2022$800
4--2021039379Jul 16, 2021Oct 11, 2021$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa stored on prep table date marked 4/18 Cooked Pasta stored in walk in cooler date marked 4/19 and 4/20
High priority/01B-24-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored next to microwave on cook line and detergent container stored next to potatoes on triple sink. Operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Luis O.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 14 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in croutons container on salad station make table and cup used in corn starch container in dry storage room. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage container stored next to microwave on cook line. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Hand sink falling off by kitchen entrance Make table Broken handle
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under grill in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves on cook line Interior of oven on cook line Interior of hot box by triple sink
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some cold holding units do not have ambient thermometers. Operator started placing some in the units missing one
Basic/05-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in kitchen soiled with dust
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut onions without washing them first. Inspector coached employee on proper produce washing procedures. Employee washed onions.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled by hand sink and steam table, also reach in coolers on cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler across from stove and steam well
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Bread stored on top of cabinet not covered Turkey roast not covered in reach in cooler by hand sink and bread storage unit
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill area in kitchen
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers not labeled. Operator labeled them during inspection
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes in reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Alfredo sauce stored in reach in cooler across from stove dated 1/7. Operator discarded
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Alfredo sauce stored in reach in cooler across from stove dated 1/7 Cooked wings stored overnight in make table at 46F. Raw catfish stored for 7 hours in make table at 48F.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings stored overnight in make table at 46F. Raw catfish stored for 7 hours in make table at 48F. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and squeeze bottles found inside hand sink on bar area. Employee drinks stored found inside hand sink in bar area above
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for both Chlorine and Quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop croutons in salad station. Operator removed COS Bowl used inside flour container in dry storage room. Operator removed COS Observed General manager scoop ice with a cup.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed general manager tasting ready to eat Teryaki sauce with his finger
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eyeglasses and employee drink stored above hand sink by grill. Operator removed Employee drink stored on counter in bar area
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack by dishmachine area
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buckets unprotected on shelf by walk on cooler. Operator flipped them and placed them on sanitized tray.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand ink by grill. Operator placed one
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple Reach in coolers interior in kitchen soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket On prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls stored on shelf above triple sink and by grill area above hand sink not inverted. Operator flipped them
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In multiple reach in coolers in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Brie cheese and scallop plates not covered in reach in cooler by end of cook line. Operator covered them
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled "white wine" and "oil".
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 34 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

9 High priority5 Intermediate20 Basic
Show 34 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 5 gallons of French onion soup in walk in cooler at 45F stored overnight
High priority/03D-02-5
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. Dish machine in front bar, first reading 0, operator primed machine. New reading 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea urns not covered in kitchen. Operator covered them
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over fresh garlic and cooked meat in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Salsa in cook line dated 7/27 -Horseradish sauce in walk in cooler dated 7/21
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -5 gallons of French onion soup in walk in cooler at 45F stored overnight -Salsa in cook line dated 7/27 -Horseradish sauce in walk in cooler dated 7/21
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceaser dressing at 45 F since 2 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice Burger setups at 56F since 2 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to cook line Sanitizer bottle stored above corn starch in dry storage area Operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker in Bar area
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator put them in order
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards in kitchen -Can opener in kitchen -Electric slicer in kitchen -fryers in kitchen -all fryer baskets in kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new hire. Operator had employee sign
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid stored in dry storage area unlabeled. Operator added label
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black like substance in Ice bin by tea station. Operator removed it **COS Ice machine interior with yellow and black substance
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not inverted on rack by walk in cooler. Operator flipped them over Plates in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink not inverted. Operator corrected Plates next to tea station not inverted. Operator fixed them Dishes and containers by dish machine not inverted. Operator fixed them
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stored on bottom shelf at the end of cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Mobile phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in kitchen wearing watches and bracelets
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in the kitchen
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. -True refrigerator missing a leg in kitchen by 3 compartment sink -Walk in freezer floor in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer and walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in salad station between covers
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All 3 Microwaves' interior in kitchen soiled Interior of Oven on cook line soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. 1 light burned out
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed racks in walk in cooler -Exterior of all kitchen equipment -exterior of soda machine behind drink nozzles -hood filters in kitchen are soiled - exterior of all kitchen equipment -Blodgett oven on cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle In reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black substance in reach in cooler by grill
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored above prepped clam chowder. Operator removed
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4/10 cans an are dented stop sale. Manager discarded those 4 cans
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw steak over RTE cooked pasta. Operator removed the raw steak over the cooked pasta
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bar area hose connected to faucet
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and interior of microwave are soiled with old food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ciara 3/2025 Shawn 10/2024
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle stored in corn starch. Cup got removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen ceiling vents and tile is soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container filled with BBQ Sauce had a lid crack. Manager discard lid
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple door gaskets and upright 2 door reach in cooler bottom of is soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door meat reach in cooler shelving is soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both salads coolers
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusted
Basic/14-17-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing soda gun holster at bar area
Basic/29-17-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. rusted cans present Nacho cheese 6lbs 10oz Fully thawed raw Mahi and salmon in sealed bag bearing thawing requirements label Soup bearing 7/22/24 date mark found on 7/29/24
High priority/01B-13-4/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
Intermediate/03G-09-5/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled cutting board on flip top reaching cooler on cookline. Soda machine next to handwashing sink in center of kitchen has accumulation of dust and mold like substance. Ice machine in dish wash area has accumulation of mold like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine deflector plate in dish wash area.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor in walk in cooler and freezer soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Liquor spouts on bottles are rusted
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation behind bar area.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Jul 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. April 1, 2024 operator paid at time of inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Bar
High priority/41-24-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Soup bearing 7/22/24 date mark found on 7/29/24 in walk in cooler
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. rusted cans present Nacho cheese 6lbs 10oz Fully thawed raw Mahi and salmon in sealed bag bearing thawing requirements label Soup bearing 7/22/24 date mark found on 7/29/24
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In both flip tops reach in coolers on cook line near stove top and flip top reach in cooler next to salad cooler by dipper well sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
Intermediate/03G-09-5
Food-contact surface soiled cutting board on flip top reaching cooler on cookline. Soda machine next to handwashing sink in center of kitchen has accumulation of dust and mold like substance. Ice machine in dish wash area has accumulation of mold like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in bar area blocked by cart of dirty dishes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine deflector plate in dish wash area.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk bbq sauce.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Coffee filters not inverted with no cover operator fixed
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cook line
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Floor in walk in cooler and freezer soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Liquor spouts on bottles are rusted
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cook line flip top in front of stove top
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the pit station No employee handwashing sign in men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation behind bar area.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder substance in bulk food storage container not label operator says it's corn starch.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.pvc pipe pieces used to stack raw beef for presentation.
High priority/14-15-4/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk opened with no date mark and half and half with Monday marking on cooks line
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled/stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Clean utensils or equipment stored in rusted drawer or rack.
Basic/24-06-4/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Grill cook beverage stored on portable cutting board. Removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Grill cook cell phone stored on portable cutting board, removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Food serve trays finish not intact and loose.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment, floors, walls, baseboards soiled. Ceiling tiles soiled in prep/cooks line areas.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer at bar ice block bottom of both units.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking and holding equipment on cooks line soiled with dust, grease and old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2nd make table at salad station with clean standing water in terror bottom
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Par cooked chicken wings in hot holding unit not hot holding, item was at 90° cooling from approx 10-1030 am today, was told by line cook the wings are cooked 3/4 of the way thru and finished cooking in fryer as ordered. Explained to cook and operator the requirements needed for non continuos cooked items, cook placed par cooked chicken wings back into oven to finish cooking to 165°. Reheated to 181° within 20 mins and placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Dish Washing Machine at bar reading 0 ppm chlorine. Empty gallon sanitizer solution replaced, unit primed at retested minimum 4 x, still at 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed grill cook remove cell phon3 and his beverage from the cutting board where they were stored and then return to grill without removing gloves and washing hands first, re-educated and corrected
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.pvc pipe pieces used to stack raw beef for presentation.
High priority/14-15-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Bar Dish Washing Machine was set up but not tested to confirm sanitizer at correct level.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk opened with no date mark and half and half with Monday marking on cooks line
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Par cooked chicken wings in hot holding unit not hot holding, item was at 90° cooling from approx 10-1030 am today, current time 1210pm was told by line cook the wings are cooked 3/4 of the way thru and finished cooking in fryer as ordered. Explained to cook and operator the requirements needed for non continuos cooked items, cook placed par cooked chicken wings back into oven to finish cooking to 165°. Reheated to 181° within 20 mins and placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line soiled/stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee on site without signed employee agreement, Ivan. Is scheduled for work today and Highly susceptable population will have him sign agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in rusted drawer or rack.
Basic/24-06-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Grill cook beverage stored on portable cutting board. Removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Grill cook cell phone stored on portable cutting board, removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Food serve trays finish not intact and loose.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment, floors, walls, baseboards soiled. Ceiling tiles soiled in prep/cooks line areas.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer at bar ice block bottom of both units.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. He's at the open pit grill station, no sigh or soap at hand wash sink. 2 hand wash sink at bar without sign or supplies. Plans state both hand wash sinks in question are hand wash sink not dump sinks
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking and holding equipment on cooks line soiled with dust, grease and old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior salad / fry upright reach in cooler unit heavily soiled. Reach in cooler make tables on cooks line interiors soiled with old food debris, ledge area under lid and bottom of units.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2nd make table at salad station with clean standing water in terror bottom
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-43-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on right door of triple door reach-in cooler next to wood-fire grill
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Operator states new gasket has been ordered. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Light ice buildup in walk-in freezer fan.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Operator states new dumpster has been ordered. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler across from double door ovens: sliced tomatoes 50F, diced tomatoes 46F, shredded cheese 47F, cut lettuce 50F, buttermilk bath 54F, per operator less than 4 hours, product relocated to walk-in freezer -reach-in cooler across from coffee station: coleslaw 47F and sour cream 48F, operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fries under heat lamp 117-120F, operator discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-43-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys and sunglasses stored on top of container of ground coriander, operator relocated
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket on right door of triple door reach-in cooler next to wood-fire grill
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Light ice buildup in walk-in freezer fan.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's restroom and handwash sink next to grill
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters above wood-fire grill have an an accumulation of debris -walk-in cooler left side fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. -walk-in cooler dairy storage rack has an accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in rear corner of kitchen above hot holding cabinets and handwash sink has an accumulation of dust/debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning

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