El Chicos Mexican Rest&Cantina Degrades its Sanitary Rating
1751 Evans Rd
Melbourne, FL 32904
Health Inspection Reports
9/20/2016 | 7 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled./bar
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./ glass cooler expediters line
Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment./Margarita machine **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2016 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
3/24/2016 | 17 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving./dry storage and bar area **Warning**
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Duct tape used to repair / reach in the door by the magnets **Warning**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ cooks line **Warning**
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease on hoods left side cooks line **Warning**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris./ bar area **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./ cooked rice, beans - manager states that the rice isn't re-heated for use again-manager makes decision in the am **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands./ recommended to run water when they first come in to bring temperature to the proper 100° for hand washing **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Diced tomato, shredded cheddar, cut lettuce 50°less than 4 hrs recommended rapid chill manager putting on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./ bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris./ salsa cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
9/29/2015 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./double decker cooler **Warning**/ gasket on order
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ cooler shelves on order
9/28/2015 | 20 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./manager had new ones switched out **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Garbage can soiled. /recycled containers by dish area **Warning**
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer./ice cream freezer cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Moderate Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./wood between the reach in cooler freezer on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./double decker cooler **Warning**
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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./ pinto beans cooled over night 48-52° **Warning**
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Re-educated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./hot water at 92-95° manager adjusted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. **Warning**
4/30/2015 | 16 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal cambros
Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled./bar area
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair./bar area
Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./couple of coolers
Basic - Several Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.was 0 ppm -re- tested at 200 ppm quatanary **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed/pieces of wood between the reach in cooler and freezer cooks line for air flow
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./mix seasonings on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.-pico in bar area on ice bath re- educated on ice bath corrective action taken to rapid chill less thn 4 hrs
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **cooks line Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./dumping ice and refilling sani buckets
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue./pass through cooler
12/12/2014 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled with odor/ bar area/cleaned needs more detail
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ cooks line reach in/on order
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
12/11/2014 | 13 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal canbro
Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled with odor/ bar area
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ cooks line reach in
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./prep area
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board/prep area
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./Chipotle ranch, cooked steak, chicken, shredded cheese, pico sauce, cut lettuce, sour cream, cooked peppers/ onions 48-50°
High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours./ cooked taco beef
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sour cream, soup, fire sauce ,cut lettuce, shredded cheese, milk 44-45°- recommended rapid chill -chef turned off the walk in after truck order to put product away-turned unit back on and checked 1/2 hr later back at 39°
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./ dish machine 200++++- manager called company to come and check
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches/
Intermediate - Reach-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. / tech came out adjusted unit
7/29/2014 | 13 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack./ clean slicers on soiled shelf **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ cooks line
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area./ phone on top of box of soda **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled./ bar area
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ reach and cooks line draw
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./ has replaced 3 so far- will continue to do until done
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ flour **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds./ 8 pieces of chicken/had employee put back continue to cook to 165 degrees f - re temp the 8 pieces of chicken 178-191 degrees f **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cut lettuce on cooks line cooler and expediters area above the chill line - recommended rapid chill
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./ 3 comp bar area at 200++++ **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Floor tiles missing.dish machine area **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
3/28/2014 | 18 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over clean plates **Warning**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic containers and bus pans in dish area **Warning**
Basic - Floor tiles missing.dish machine area **Warning**
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Glasses stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Build-up of dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dish ware. Red bowls on the tables **Warning**
Basic - Several small Holes in wall.dish area **Warning**
Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.by hand sink **Warning**
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site** **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.Over night in the walk in cooler refried beans 49° sour cream sauce 53° rice 49° chili con crane 60° **Warning**
High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Refried beans 102 lbs **Warning**
High Priority - Several Small flying insects in bar area, expo area. Dish area. Manager states maintaing with pest control company. **Warning**
Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Over night in the walk in cooler tightly covered refried beans 49° sour cream sauce 53° rice 49° chili con crane 60° **Warning**
10/3/2013 | 15 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ has new ones changed out **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface./ bar reach in
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils**Corrected On-Site**/ cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./glasses bar area
Basic - Heavy Build-up of black mold-like substance floor drain bar area
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./ bar area **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ sugar **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Interior of microwave moderately soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ hot box
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./ glass cooler bar
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer./ fried ice cream **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ lettuce 49 degrees f above chill line recommended rapid chill corrective action taken
High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ 49 degrees f. Above chill line recommended rapid chill corrective action taken
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ guacamole, shredded cheese 51 degrees f above chill line recommended rapid chill corrective action taken
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ holding equipment bar area **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2013 | 8 Violations | Rating 4/5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight.all the cooked cooling food on the speed rack in the walk in cooler was at or above 48 from the day before
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Pass thru cooler on the front line
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.heavy slim build up at the bar location **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.can openers are in a dirty pan **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.the kitchen mats are cleaned on the concrete outside and waste water is draining on the ground
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.moderate
9/14/2012 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.a peeler is in the sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
Plumbing system in disrepair.the cold water is not working at the bar handwash sink
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at the bar handwash sink
Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area 2 observed
1/18/2012 | 8 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.observed a cook use a dirty towel to touch cutomer plates Corrected On Site.
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 pico sause on the cook line
Critical - Observed employee with a very dirty apron Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. 2 to 3 small flies are in the dishroom area
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in the prep area Corrected On Site.
Observed personal care item stored with food.cell phone in food storage Corrected On Site.
7/8/2011 | 6 Violations | Rating 5/5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.the handle of the blue scoop was touching t e taco meat Corrected On Site.
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.2 metal sheet pans were broken, discarded by the manager Corrected On Site.
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
7/7/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
4/28/2011 | 24 Violations | Rating 1.75/5
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./tightly wrapp before meeting proper 41 degrees fi
Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours./ribs
Critical - Observed food stored on floor./walk in freezer
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./utilizing cup bulk flour
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./both reach in coolers cooks line
Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not installed to allow cleaning access./peg board on walk
Observed heavy,heavy build up of ice in walk in cooler going into freezer
Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./prep area
Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observedheavy buildup of slime on caf-argarita machine dispensing nozzle.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed inside chipped warmer moderatly soiled
Observed soda gun holster with m0derate accumulated slime/debris.
Observed extra dishes,utensils stored employee restroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambro's
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./dumping ice prep area
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./in men or ladies room
Critical - Observed several live flies in kitchen/dishmachine area
Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./torn wall by employee handwash sink dishmachine area
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food./degreaser stored over bag n box soda
Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification./Erin Lemmar
4/6/2011 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./steak,hamburger reach in draw cooks line recommended rapid chill
Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds./recommended to keep cooking Corrected On Site.
Observed booze cooler heavily rusted peeling bar area
Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of chip warmer heavily encrusted
Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./tortia press
Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./broken off wall by kitchen entrance
Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Observed light shield cracked dishmachine area
Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloth Corrected On Site.
11/16/2010 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing .holster
Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at the kitchen icemachine Corrected On Site.
Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.the dumpster is leaking onto the pad
Observed open dumpster lid.
Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.the wall attached peg boards in the kitchen are not easily removable to clean behind
Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.chemicals on top of the dishmachine Corrected On Site.
2/26/2009 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable; tabletop cutting boards and line cuttingboards badly stained and pitted.
Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed personal care item/makeup stored in food prep area. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils and food in prep area.. Corrected On Site.
8/18/2008 | 4 Violations | Rating 5/5
In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops, handle down in food in bulk containers.
Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above fryers and heavy buildup above char broiler.
Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Observed countertop cutting boards badly pitted and stained.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above makeline.