Fast Chicken on the Beach

904 Oak St, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Fast Chicken on the Beach stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Fast Chicken on the Beach dates to Mar 13, 2024.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Melbourne Beach restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 109F- 115F prepared before lunch shift cook arrived chicken wings (129F - Hot Holding); chicken strips (127F - Hot Holding), cooked 30 minutes prior, suggested rapid reheat and developed a time plan with operator **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw chicken stored over unwashed mushrooms **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grilled chicken 109F- 115F prepared before lunch shift cook arrived (3 hours +)

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked with stack of plastic bins **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. Provided to operator, employees signed**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use, suggested putting bucket under leak in sink and removing "closed bathroom" sign **Corrected On-Site**

32-09-4

Basic - Frozen Swai thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink in customer bathroom. Maintenance is in the process of trying to repair **Corrective Action Taken**

29-11-4

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw chicken stored unwashed mushrooms **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 broken egg in reach in cooler

01B-13-4

53B-14-5

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. Milk and buttermilk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above triple sink

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer back side room

23-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fast Chicken on the Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fast Chicken on the Beach on file is from Mar 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fast Chicken on the Beach?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fast Chicken on the Beach.

How does Fast Chicken on the Beach compare to other restaurants in Melbourne Beach?

Fast Chicken on the Beach most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne Beach average of 73.

Has Fast Chicken on the Beach's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fast Chicken on the Beach have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fast Chicken on the Beach 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.

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