Alligator Reef Club
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2024
50
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Alligator Reef Club, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Alligator Reef Club on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussels
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Tuna poke served raw not identified on menu Operator corrected menus added raw to tuna poke **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna vacuum seal not broken **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
50
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle ar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass racks **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
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. Has forms not filled out **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets small reach in cooler Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Burritos. Walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
47
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp on cart in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated opened milk at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice bucket in hand sink in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Employees under 60 days need to sign
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle blue liquid **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulated grease hood filters, hood cleaner equipment broke had to reschedule and is scheduled to be here tonight after hours to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
47
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened undated milk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Dinner menu poke bowl with ahi tuna no asterisk Brunch menu no asterisk on eggs bene Operator began adding asterisk **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dishpit
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handles **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled oil Unlabeled flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Apr 28, 2023
Complaint Full
8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream reach in cooler Milk walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by make table blocked by prep table **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in sink by dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary and chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher. Broke off last night **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ken, Brandon
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several some in kitchen some at bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current but not displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at drink service station
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat bruschetta Walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Both buckets **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Dec 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sample menu provided. Raw ceviche items not identified. Operator will put on finished menu
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Both quaternary and chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hws **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathrooms and by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory not on sample menu. Will have consumer Advisory put on menu for under cooked items and eggs
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans drying rack
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alligator Reef Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alligator Reef Club on file is from Sep 24, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alligator Reef Club?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Alligator Reef Club.
How does Alligator Reef Club compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Alligator Reef Club most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Alligator Reef Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alligator Reef Club have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alligator Reef Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alligator Reef Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alligator Reef Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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