MURDOCK'S BISTRO AND CHAR BAR
600 BREVARD AVE, COCOA 32922
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license is displayed. But license is current through FOD
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen not having ambient air thermometer. Operator Corrected On-Site
- 22-20-5:Basic - Observed ice bin in kitchen beverage station interior has black substance
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed microwave in kitchen interior is soiled with old food debris
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell raw shell eggs above unwashed fruits and vegetables. Operator Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue liquid (sanitizer) not labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed a bucket containing slice pickles store on the kitchen floor next expo station. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
- 14-24-4:Basic - Observed soda dispenser backsplash is soiled with black like substance. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed Hand Wash Sink in grill station area not having soap and paper towels. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Utensils stored in drawer not inverted with handles out, manager touched food handling part of the tongs with bare hands and then closed drawer, item moved to the dish washing station
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 25# bag of flour stored on the floor, corrected. Open case of pancake mix stored under stairs with chemicals, corrected Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Labels/ sticker still on the washed cut avocados on cooks line
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in the prep area. Next unannounced routine per c. Vaughen
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring soiled cups into the dishwashing area and leave without hand washing and then start another task with out hand washing, re-educated and corrected **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.hws at bar 3 compartment sink holding champagne bucket making hand wash sink inaccessible
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. 2 new employees on site at the time of the inspection sigh paper work while inspection was taking place. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the dish washing area with out soap, corrected
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.probe thermometer reading at 22°: @calibration. New probe thermometer brought on site while inspection was taking place. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior at bar soiled, pointed out to bartender.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control soufflé cups used in bulk dressing, corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food item stored in reach in cooler at the cold prep station above client items, corrected Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass plate in microwave oven broken and still being used, kitchen manager discarded.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles on cooks line and wall on cooks line not smooth and easily cleanable and under bar floor needs to be cleaned and sealed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezers outside parking area, all locks broken on units from break in that occurred on site over weekend. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under lid of the condiment reach in cooler unit and interior of the reach in cooler on cook line soiled
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper cups stored on floor under stairs Corrected On-Site
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Drain lines draining into buckets or flooring, hand wash sink in outside screen porch, hand wash sink at side inside bar by 3 compartment sink, and under 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored oncutting board between uses Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line not labeled.
- 21-15-4:Basic - soiled linens not stored separately from clean stored cups at cold prep side . Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected, placed in water at 159° Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in dining room at the time of the inspection, per M. Connelly next routine inspection, no callback required. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensing unit gun at bar soiled, cleaned while inspection was taking place cleaned while inspection was taken place. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at side bar and outside sink by smoker without paper towels or hand washing sign, both corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table at salad prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind bar, floors soiled and not cleaned under equipment, bare cement in areas of the bar floor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezer outside on parking lot area not locked at all times, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: At callback, outside chest freezer units in parking lot area, unlocked * **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ceiling above the water heater with pipe, area a surrounding needs enclosed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both men's and ladies room bathrooms doors left propped open, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table at salad prep station.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind bar, floors soiled and not cleaned under equipment, bare cement in areas of the bar floor.
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezer outside on parking lot area not locked at all times, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag bulk flour and portion control cases apple sauce, bulk sugar stored on floor under stairs behind door. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ceiling above the water heater with pipe, area a surrounding needs enclosed.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Near pass li e left on counter.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly in dish washing area, destroyed and area sanitized, corrected. 4-5 live flies in floor drain area, bartender destroyed flies added vinegar to stop them flies and clean the area. Per dist office D. Corey, next day callback **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler unit raw beef stored over unwashed heads of lettuce, corrected Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncontinues/ undercooked chicken wings pastored over raw beef and pork in reach in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared on site queso cheese ; left on counter since 200-215 pm (62F) cooked on site onions found holding on counter since 215pm, ; (84F - Cold Holding) placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals and food items stored together on floor under stairs.
- 03C-89-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Locations cooks raw chicken wings to a temp of 145°-150°: cools product then reheats/finishes cooking from raw/under cooked state to 165° on second cook. Instructions came from kitchen manager. Paperwork sent to operator/manager by inspector. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook emptying santi bucket water in hand wash sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Burger on menu served with over easily egg, item needs to be identified on menu. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Out side hand wash sink without papertowels Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Kino newest employee hired without an employee agreement in place from time hired and onboarded. If as only dishwasher, no food safety training required but employee agreements needs completed, needed paper work sent to operator for compliance. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).