Chart House (The) Improves its Sanitary Rating
2250 Front St
Melbourne, FL 32901
Health Inspection Reports
8/21/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Condensation laying at the bottom of cooler at the salad buffet **Warning**
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Stainless steel wall at the server area **Warning**
Basic - Floor grout missing around tiles in kitchen causing food and water to lay. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
8/12/2015 | 10 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Condensation laying at the bottom of cooler at the salad buffet **Warning**
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Stainless steel wall at the server area **Warning**
Basic - Floor grout missing around tiles in kitchen causing food and water to lay. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Build up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Soil residue build-up on shelving under plate chiller. **Warning**
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar **Warning**
Basic - Pantry cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelving at the bar **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand sink not accessible due to adding another cooler and a liquor rack. **Warning**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad bar buffet cooler found at 60° water laying at the bottom of cooler. **Warning**
8/11/2015 | 23 Violations | Rating 2.25/5
Basic - Condensation laying at the bottom of cooler at the salad buffet **Warning**
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Stainless steel wall at the server area **Warning**
Basic - Floor grout missing around tiles in kitchen causing food and water to lay. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Storage area. **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Build up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Soil residue build-up on shelving under plate chiller. **Warning**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad bar cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar **Warning**
Basic - Pantry cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Pies **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelving at the bar **Warning**
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food storage containers in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - 3 Dented of beets cans present. See stop sale. 21 lbs **Warning**
High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooling Over night lobster bisque 49° chowder 48° **Warning**
High Priority - Raw shrimp stored over pies in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Soups cooling over night **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.hand sink not accessible due to adding another cooler and a liquor rack. **Warning**
Intermediate - Moderate Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad bar buffet cooler found at 60° water laying at the bottom of cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Slicer blade heavy soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Soda gun heavily soiled. **Warning**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at salad bar. Chef dumped out solution **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
4/30/2015 | 4 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Walk in cooler entering into walk in freezer **Warning**
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing around tile on the back line kitchen. Causing food and water to lay in the crevices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/29/2015 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Walk in cooler entering into walk in freezer **Warning**
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing around tile on the back line kitchen. Causing food and water to lay in the crevices. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found at 2:10 Snapper 47° tuna 47° scallops 47° shrimp 46° scampi butter 48° potato 48° etc checked again at 3:00 found temperature ranging get 44° to 48° recommend adding larger ice packs manager took corrective action by adding larger ice bags **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. White sauce h.h 127° recommend to reheat to 165° checked again at 3:15 found at 140° still on stove till to reach proper temperature **Warning**
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Walk-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. Found at 2:10 50° repair man left an at 12:15 Also a food delivery was at 1:30. Checked again at 3:00 found at 50° **Warning**
11/14/2014 | 10 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Bag of salt pellets stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl used to scoop powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Container of ice cream stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.front kitchen. Due to construction.
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.grout missing around tiles causing water to lay.
Basic - Food storage containers cracked or broken.
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Saut cooler
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dish machine **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Front kitchen due to getting new flooring.
7/28/2014 | 9 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Case/container of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys and glasses On shelf at pantry station. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.mop sink
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.salad bar **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.front line kitchen
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.fritters. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.for black hose **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Spray chemicals improperly stored. On top of dish machine and next to clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.salad bar. **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2014 | 12 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./ outside area
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.server station Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing./ under the walk cook line reach in area
Basic - Cutting board has moderate cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ portable pantry area
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./ sugar container
Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ front line
Basic - Worn/ cracked floor tiles
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ heavy cream/ egg whites recommended rapid chill out less than 4 hrs
Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11/1/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Interior of ice bin with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ cooked pasta **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**/ food still not being date marked
8/30/2013 | 17 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. / dish machine area **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - All Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ plastic cambros **Warning**
Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ bulk rice **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Interior of ice bin with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Basic - Light shield cracked server station **Warning**
Basic - Moderate Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
Basic - Moderate amount Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ front line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests./ by the back dock door outside wall eroded e away exposing interior part of wall **Warning**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ front line **Warning**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ cook line **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1- can diced red peppers chef discarded **Warning**
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./ cooked pasta **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/2/2013 | 7 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ sugar
Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable.front line/ on order
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner./ wood piece behind the drink station in the wait station
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ alcohol closet
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Alcohol closet
Basic - Washing mats outside of mop sink area/ gray water need to clean mats inside the mop sink
7/27/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Observed all cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
slicer peeling not smooth and easily cleanable.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Critical - Observed buildup of moderate slime in the interior of ice machine.
2/16/2012 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Violation: 14-37-1Observed green cutting board at the Bar badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
Violation: 15-28-2Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.over char grill.
Violation: 36-12-1Floors not constructed easily cleanable.wine room Repeat Violation.
2/15/2012 | 7 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed pbutter and butter milk ranch cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found at 48F over night.manager willingly discardedRepeat Violation.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.RIP cooler ambient temperature 50F This violation must be corrected by : 02/16/2012.
Observed green cutting board at the Bar badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.over char grill
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.barRepeat Violation.
Floors not constructed easily cleanable.wine room Repeat Violation.
8/11/2011 | 10 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lobster and crab meat found st 45F at thr front of walkin cooler.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter found at 69F on grill lineCorrected On Site.time as a public health control used
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cook line RICRepeat Violation.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw chicken stored over sauces. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed employees drinks stored on shelving in walkin cooler and reachin coolers where food is storedCorrected On Site.
Critical - Observed damaged GAUGE on dishmachine.
Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Floors not constructed easily cleanable.missing tiles and grout in dish area
Observed hole in wall.by drink station
2/18/2011 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Violation: 32-10-1Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee rest room.
Critical - Violation: 47-07-2Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.pantry area
2/17/2011 | 10 Violations | Rating 2.5/5
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed bisque and chowder cooling over night found in deep pans covered .by nonapproved method.
Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.clam chowder and lobster bisque found cooling over night at 50F.Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 02/18/2011.
Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-3 degrees. Corrected On Site.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cook line RIC
Critical - Observed raw beef over seafood in the cook line cooler drawer. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed bags of salt pellets for water softner.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of ice cream chest moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.employee rest room
Critical - Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.pantry area
8/11/2010 | 14 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lobster meat 47 and cooked prime rib 45F in the walkin cooler
Critical - Cooked soups not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.lobster bisk,clam chowder
Critical - Observed employee dry hands dry towel. Corrected On Site.
Clean wiping cloth not properly stored.hanging on hook at the bar
Critical - Observed heavy soil buildup inside ice bin.server station
Critical - Observed moderate encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
Observed heavy build-up of mold-like substance on surface of dipper well at pantry station
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions or hand washing sign at salad bar.
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar
Observed cove tile broken by mixer
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.wine room
Observed wall in disrepair.wine roomRepeat Violation.
Observed large hole in ceiling above gas hot water tank. insulation is falling out of hole above gas hot water tankRepeat Violation.
2/19/2009 | 9 Violations | Rating 4/5
Cleaned and sanitized plates for the buffet not stored inverted, Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed Icecream stored on floor of the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.saute station ALL Cutting boards.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.10 gallons of gas and a gas power washer. Corrected On Site.
Observed heat strip not working in the walkin freezer
Observed heavy ice build up on the floor of the walkin freezer.
Critical - Observed uncovered crab legs and chopped almonds. Corrected On Site.
Observed walls and around the door of the walkin freezer with a heavy ice build up.
9/9/2008 | 7 Violations | Rating 4/5
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.chille plates
Critical - Observed small flying insects in dry storage area.
Critical - Observed uncovered crab legs,desserts in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
Observed wall in disrepair.cook line.has a work order in place for wall
Critical - Observed where utensils are stored behind hand you reach over clean utensils to get paper towels this could cause a cross contaimination
Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.plate chiller area.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.chipping and heavyly rusted.