Merritt Island Dairy Queen Degrades its Sanitary Rating
265 N Courtenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Health Inspection Reports
8/3/2016 | 7 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash when getting needed soap to wash hands
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Flurries sleeves.
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.upper area around seams and in corners
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Employee was reeducated and corrective action was taken by operator **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on drip rail
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. On front line
Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface of sandwich press
8/3/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Drop in freezer lid in back room.
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids on top of drink station.
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/23/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By 3 bay sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of strawberries.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
2/12/2015 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2014 | 4 Violations | Rating 4/5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50 ppm, remade 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. 10/20/14 3 chlorine spray bottles reading 0 ppm. Remade 100 ppm.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Rear of building **Repeat Violation** **Warning**. Not installed
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in plastic pan. **Warning**. Hot dogs not dated from yesterday, shredded cheese.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 8/1/14. **Warning**. Employee training not complied, all expired 8/1/14
8/19/2014 | 6 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50 ppm, remade 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Took money, made order. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Rear of building **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in plastic pan. **Warning**
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 8/1/14. **Warning**
6/3/2014 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Rear of building hose reel **Repeat Violation**
2/11/2014 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside rear of building by hose reel.
8/20/2013 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Edward
2/14/2013 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.toaster is pitted and corroded
Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.water 73f in woman''s room
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.manager on duty
11/2/2012 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. nail polish on server
Observed employee with no hair restraint.serverCorrected On Site.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.yellow lidRepeat Violation.
3/22/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of cones.
Critical - Observed beverage container/ employee food over customer food in walk in. Corrected On Site.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. dated 5/15/09, ice machine filter.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. green chemical.
10/10/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
10/7/2011 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Toilet rooms were not accessible to employees and public.Operator had closed them due to broken main sewer line under main road.County maintenance has made temporary repairs;however operator was fearful of sewer back up reoccuring. Corrected On Site.Operator reopened restrooms to employees and pubc at this time.*CALL BACK INSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON AND OR AFTER 10/10/11 This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/11.
4/20/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.Observed employee washing shake cup cllars in single basin sink;not triple sink.All multi-use dishware must be washed ,rinsed and sanitizied in three basin sink.
Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Hose connection requires a backflow device be installed.
1/5/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Observed woman employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
Can opener blade not kept sharp,small nick in blade - observed metal shavings.
Critical - Lack of use of chlorine chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at for wiping towel buckets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site, at 100 ppm chlorine.
7/2/2010 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Plumbing installed and maintained
Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
12/30/2008 | 1 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb adjacent to post m9x soda fountain behind soft serv machines.
7/24/2008 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Observed buildup of residue behind Coke and Diet coke nozzles at soda fountain. Corrected On Site.
Observed no child labor law poster. Corrected On Site.Poster left with operator.