DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

RED GINGER

1700 Gateway Drive
Melbourne, Florida, 32904
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886725

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen and server station ceiling tiles are damaged from water damage and A/C unit repair Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets are torn Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator remove old labels
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted or protected. Operator inverted to go containers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sauté station reach in cooler. Operator started to clean the standing water in bottom reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw grounded beef under raw chicken. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw beef and place raw chicken below raw beef Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen close to cook line had a steel wool in sink and hand wash sink at bar are had a bucket of water stored in sink. Operator removed both items from hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723148

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl use as a scoop to scoop up flower without a handle. Operator discarded the bowl Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen is bulging down.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen ceiling vents and tile are dusty
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets are in poor repair it's torn Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator remove wiping cloth
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed one lightburn out in kitchen
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Observed ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance. Operator Clean the interior of ice machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted the to go containers Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food container containing corn starch not labeled. Operator labeled the container Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hws in kitchen next to in and out door. Operator fill up the paper towels dispenser Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340875

  • 22-20-5:Basic - . Observed ice machine interior has black like substance
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 14-24-4:Basic - Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Observed beverages dispenser backsplash is soiled Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed salad station/ fry station 3door reach in cooler. The middle door gaskets is in poor repair
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the right side of the door has a gap.

Inspection Date: 10/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474431

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471393

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: . Time extended to submit and have plans approved for new hibachi station. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470044

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.several cooks in the kitchen walking around with an open beverage, adjusting hat without removing gloves then went to cook line. Manager had them remove gloves and wash hands. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food items in the upright cooler. Raw beef 51F, cooked breaded chicken 51F, cooked ribs 51F in cooler over night. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Unit in question was repaired per operator on Friday 8/11/23. Unit maintaining at 42-43°. Items in unit at Cooked on site battered chicken 47-49° cold holding. Item cooked previous day Raw pork 44-46° cold holding Raw chicken 44-46° cold holding. operator stated items were placed in reach in cooler at 1030 am today, items placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill. Bun stuffed with cooked pork, prepared on site at 41° co,d holding Cooked on site pork ribs 41° cold holding Operator stated unit was holding at 41°, at time of callback unit reading 50-52° in red zone, ambient air thermometer not reading corrected temp. Suggested replacing interior thermometer. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468061

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of mt dew on prep table, open cup of coffee on shelf above clean dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and keys next to food.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Gaskets soiled on the walk-in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat foods such as cut vegetables, sauces in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.several cooks in the kitchen walking around with an open beverage, adjusting hat without removing gloves then went to cook line. Manager had them remove gloves and wash hands.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food items in the upright cooler. Raw beef 51F, cooked breaded chicken 51F, cooked ribs 51F in cooler over night. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled. Interior of microwaves soiled. Cutting board soiled on the cook line. Soda nozzles heavily soiled. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in the dish room blocked by trash can, metal scrubbier in all hand sinks Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dish room Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray container in kitchen by hot water tank.