Grand Buffet, 1437 South Babcock Street, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRAND BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1437 South Babcock Street, Melbourne, FL 32901
License #: 1505968
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 4/16/2012

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  • 3 DENTED CANS DIFFERENT PRODUCT - NOT ON SHELF WITH OTHER CANS MARKED RETURN) - STOP SALE.
  • BULK PRODUCT NOT PROPERLY LABELED.
  • Critical - DISHWASHER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT MODERATELY SOILED.
  • Critical - EXTINGUISHER ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN.
  • FOOD STORED IN DRINK ICE - ICE BIN WAITE STATION.
  • HANDLE SCOOP TOUCHING PRODUCT - BULK SUGAR.
  • Critical - INTERIOR LIP OF ICE BIN MODERATELY SOILED.
  • Critical - NO COVERED LID IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
  • Critical - NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK - SUSHI BAR.
  • Critical - NO SOAP AT EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK - SUSHI AREA.
  • NO THERMOMETER IN COOKLINE REACH-IN COOLER.
  • REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS TORN (COOK'S LINE).
  • UTILIZING ALUMINUM FOIL AS SHELF COVER.
4/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2012Complaint PartialEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed 6roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found in food storage area Corrected On Site.killed./20 live roached behind wall in dish area
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by 50 or more live roaches found behind oven on cook line and 5 live crawling on top of RIC./25 live roaches in dish area crawling from behind shelf,1 live in dry storage area / As of 3/29/12 3 live roaches found in dish area 1 live crawling up smoker and 6 live behind oven in kitchen
3/29/2012Complaint PartialEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed 6roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found in food storage area Corrected On Site.killed./20 live roached behind wall in dish area
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by 50 or more live roaches found behind oven on cook line and 5 live crawling on top of RIC./25 live roaches in dish area crawling from behind shelf,1 live in dry storage area
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors tiles badly broken in dish area causeing food and water to stand in cracks
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease/grime accumulated under cooking equipment.
3/28/2012Complaint PartialEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors tiles badly broken in dish area causeing food and water to stand in cracks
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.cans of hot shot
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with 8 or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed 12 dead roaches on premises.mechanical room,3 under prep sink. Corrected On Site.swept up
  • Critical - Observed 6roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found in food storage area Corrected On Site.killed
  • Observed grease/grime accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 50 or more live roaches found behind oven on cook line and 5 live crawling on top of RIC
3/27/2012Complaint PartialEmergency order recommended
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.by oven/on order
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable./several broken tiles in dish area/ ording tiles
2/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable./several broken tiles in dish area
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented can of pie filling
  • Critical - Observed 3 dead roaches on premises.at server station on north end.
  • Critical - Observed 6 badly rusted cans of pizza sauce.
  • Observed fan covers heavily soiled with accumulated dust.produce walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./crock pot
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.by oven
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found in mechanical room. Corrected On Site.killed
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 50 plus live roaches found in dry storage area crawling on racks and can goods.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed uncovered garlic bread in the walkin freezer
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.sushi rolls at buffet Corrected On Site.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cuos in waite station
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.mushrooms
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./mongolian grill water at 82 degrees f and the sushi line area and the hot water is turned off
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented can of pineapple chunks,can of peaches.no stop sale issued discarded willingly.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.prep tables
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.handling clean vegetables without wearing gloves
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./sushi area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.corn starch mixture 84F.recommend rapid chill
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.no stop sale issued discarded broken eggs
  • Observed the cookline reach in cooler isn't being utilize for phf'S at this time part on order to repair/utilizing other reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./raid with seasonings and raid also not alliwed for use in commercial establishments
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle./in both waite stations
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./chicken on buffet recommend rapid re-heat retrained had double pan boiler not properly hitting pan
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./wait station and sushi line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.prep tables
  • interior lip of the ice bin rusted and calcified buikd up
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed all cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./new portable one need to work on cutting boards on the cooks line extend to next unannounced inspection
5/27/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./any reach in's
  • Critical - Observed live roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found in boxes stored above walkin cooler and freezer. Corrected On Site.killed roaches
  • Observed all cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelves at dry storage
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./sushi chef
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dishes in hand sink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.sushi bar
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./krab,shrimp recommended rapid chill
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knife stored between reaxh in cooler prep table
  • Critical - Sushi RIC incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.ambient 50F.manager states they don't use unit but chef is utilizing RIC
5/26/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kItchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade metal scrubbie used to clean woks
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.shelves above cook line coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.washed hands
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.A lot of card board boxes around hot water tank
  • Critical - Observed heavy soiled walkin-in cooler shelves.prep/produce walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.98F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, on shelves at cook line.
  • Critical - Observedsmoker heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
2/16/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/24/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fresh garlic oil and corn starch mixture 71F. Corrected On Site.recommend rapud chill
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Repeat Violation.musscles 118F,chicken wings 124F,stuffed crab Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over opened container of raw pork in the walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered raw pork in walkin freezer.
  • Observed thank you bags for raw pork in walkin freezer
  • Observed HEAVY grease on the ground in rear propery due to grease trap over flow.500 to 600 square feet patch of grease.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.4 cans of fruit and 1 pudding.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.lable in english
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.water melon 60F.recommend rapid chill. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw beef 46F and raw chicken 47F cold holding at mongolian bar.recommend rapid chill. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked chicken wings 118F,cooked chicken on a stick 125F at the buffett
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food at the buffett
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.bowl in duck sauce. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.knives at sushi bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed moderate accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed moderate encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted with food debree in rice cookers
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood
  • Observed gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up.cook line RIC
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.waitstaff area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.lot of broken tiles in dish room which is causing the water to stand. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.can of raid in storage room.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.stored with food.
7/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.wooden bamboo.ordered new ones
6/15/2010Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.sprouts 57F,l0mein noodles 48F at mongolian bar. Corrected On Site.recommend rapid chill
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cooked fish 130 at buffett
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.milk and juice in icemachine on south end
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.scallons and soy sauce at buffett
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.using cup to scoop ice
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.with cooked dumplings
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.sushi bar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.waitstaff
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.wooden bamboo
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200 ppm
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed moderate encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Cleaned and sanitized plates not properly stored on clean service.
  • Critical. Observed 3 dead roaches on premises.at sushi bar
  • Critical. Observed 4 dead roaches on premises.mongolian bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 30 live roaches found behind meat grinder in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 10 live roaches found behind chest freezer
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found behind buckets in dishmachine area
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water where tiles are broken.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed can of paint stored by seasonings
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.with egg roll wraps.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.over 200 ppm
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher k class not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.has
6/14/2010Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed 2 dented cans of manderan oranges.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw chicken 54F on cook line RIC. Corrected On Site.recommend rapid chill Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.pig n blanket 115F,bourbin chicken 127F,pork n gravy 124F at the buffett Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.raw shrimp and mussles
  • Critical. Observed container of raw chicken stored over sauces in the WIC. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed pan of raw chicken over pans raw beef in the WIF Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered clean diced vegitables in the walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures.
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product.bowl. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.scoop Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.wiped hands with cotton cloth
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.dicing vegitables and slicing bread
  • Critical. Observed an open beverages container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.over 200 ppm Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.for the liquid margarine
  • Critical. Handwash sinks in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.walkin cooler floor
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting boards badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cook line and individual cutting boards.Must be complied December 2,2009
  • Critical. Violation: 22-16-1 Observed heavily encrustation soiled walkin -in cooler shelves.must be complied by December 2,2009
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.8 employee's and no certification for manager. This violation must be corrected by : 12/02/09.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).raw products stored in the cook line RIC over night not held at 41F or below.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw chicken 51F,raw beef 51F,raw pork 51F in the top box of cook line RIC,raw shrimp 54F and raw scallops 54F in the bottom of cook line RIC This violation must be corrected by : 10/5/2010.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.baked salmon 111F,cooked chicken nuggets 125F.hot holding at the steam table
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.77 F hot holding at buffet.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cook line RIC ambient temperature is 58F.THE COOK LINE RIC IS NOT TO BE USED TILL MAINTAINED TILL MAINTAING 41F OR BELOW
  • Critical. Observed raw fish stored in undrained ice/standing water in the walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw fish stored over cooked noodles in the walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw fish stored over readybto eat sauces. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cooked fish,cooked sweet potatoes,raw chicken,noodles in the walkin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.southend ice bin.and north side waitstaff Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen
  • Observed cutting boards badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cook line and individual cutting boards.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.3 bay sink 0ppm
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.200 + Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.mongolian bar
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrustation soiled walkin -in cooler shelves.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.silverware at buffett line
  • hose going through ceiling for srayer at the dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.waitstaff on south side. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.can of W D 40 which is not a food grade lubricant.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.200 +.sanitizer buckets Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.8 employee's and o certification for manager. This violation must be corrected by : 12/02/09.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/24/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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