West Melbourne, Brevard County

SPIRO'S KOUZINA

225 PALM BAY RD NE SUITE 172, West Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
19
4 High Priority
Dec 10, 2024
City
West Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 13Total: 19

08A-05-6

Detail 23411799

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid over cooked peppers - moved by owner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 23411787

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. falafel 50 F - cold holding; spinach pies 47 F

03A-02-5

Detail 23411795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. falafel 50 F - cold holding; spinach pies 47 F - items discarded by operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23411783

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Kebab meat sliced today

16-37-1

Detail 23411796

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

03F-10-5

Detail 23411797

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

24-05-4

Detail 23411801

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic bottles on dry rack- inverted by owner Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23411784

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23411798

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn under counter- reach in freezer Dishwasher sanitizer line has leak

35B-01-4

Detail 23411785

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23411793

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to fryer - moved by owner Storage area- several item next to storage rack in back kitchen Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23411786

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pair tongs stored on fryer door handle - removed by owner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23411790

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave under front counter soiled- cleaned by owner Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23411789

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan closets to 3 compartment sink burned out , walk in freezer light malfunctions. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23411794

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in make table reach in cooler soiled

16-46-4

Detail 23411791

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on dry rack

29-49-6

Detail 23411788

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under make table

36-27-5

Detail 23411800

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in back kitchen area and mold like substance behind dish machine and in between 3 compartment sink and dish washer sink. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23411792

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung to dry by owner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22976670

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on front counter, 2 in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 5 -6 live flying insects seen in front kitchen area Admin Complaint

01B-03-5

Detail 22976671

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw chicken in standing water, not covered all 5 pans. Mushrooms, artichoke and beets are moldy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Mahi still kept in standing water Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 22976669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22976667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22976668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

32-23-4

Detail 22976665

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom does not flush and has standing urine - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22976666

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by mop sink is heavily soiled. And wall behind ice machine has heavy dust build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 22Total: 32

22-35-5

Detail 22972525

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

35A-02-6

Detail 22972527

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on front counter, 2 in dish area.

08A-17-6

Detail 22972523

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over hotdogs in walk in freezer.

01B-03-5

Detail 22972551

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw chicken in standing water, not covered all 5 pans. Mushrooms, artichoke and beets are moldy. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22972532

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (55F - Cold Holding); falafel balls (54F - Cold Holding); stuffed pastry (49F - Cold Holding); lamb (55F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22972524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer is soiled with old food debris. Can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22972536

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front prep area has soiled towels in it. Handwashing sink next to mop sink is blocked

31B-02-4

Detail 22972542

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink on front prep line.

02C-02-5

Detail 22972535

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salads in front cooler not date marked

41-17-4

Detail 22972548

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle with awesome not labeled

16-03-4

Detail 22972539

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22972521

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air filters above front prep table are heavily soiled with grease and dust, blocking air flow.

50-09-4

Detail 22972537

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current

14-09-4

Detail 22972552

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline prep cooler

12B-14-4

Detail 22972529

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.

12B-02-4

Detail 22972553

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Old drink on cookline

16-13-5

Detail 22972522

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22972547

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-01-4

Detail 22972545

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Old food debris under cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 22972540

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several items of food stored on floor in dish area.

36-62-4

Detail 22972546

Basic - Light not functioning.light in walk-in freezer out Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22972534

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler on cookline is heavily soiled Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 22972530

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishwasher not draining Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22972543

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-22-4

Detail 22972526

Basic - Single-service articles stored under drink station exposed to splash.

08B-12-5

Detail 22972541

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salads on front counter refrigerator not covered Repeat Violation

32-23-4

Detail 22972538

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom does not flush and has standing urine

33-31-5

Detail 22972531

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old vertical grill stored next to mop sink

08B-17-4

Detail 22972550

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over prepped ready to eat foods.

36-27-5

Detail 22972544

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by mop sink is heavily soiled. And wall behind ice machine has heavy dust build up.

42-01-4

Detail 22972533

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket.

02D-01-5

Detail 22972549

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple locations through out Repeat Violation

46-01-4

Detail 22972528

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with trash

Feb 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 22673781

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked chicken. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22673775

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

31A-11-4

Detail 22673783

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gallon jug in sink Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22673777

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher. Chlorine

53B-01-5

Detail 22673774

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No date on certification when test was taken Victor and Tanner

11-26-1

Detail 22673784

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. Sent copy to operator Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 22673779

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22673772

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22673776

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22673785

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 22673780

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 22673771

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22673782

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table

08B-12-5

Detail 22673773

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and chicken base Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22673778

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 22604662

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22534455

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Glenn Martin card expired on 10-9-2023 serv safe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Operator at establishment had to get in contact with manager, current new managers card is expired will give 30 day time extension Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22534454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Time Extended

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 22388908

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Glenn Martin card expired on 10-9-2023 serv safe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 22388906

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22388907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22386126

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat salads Raw chicken over raw lamb over ready to eat tzatzikiCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22386127

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawers ; cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked gyro (52F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22386133

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers under flat top grill ; cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked gyro (52F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Kept in cooler overnight, no temps taken in morning, see stop sale Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22386130

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Glenn Martin card expired on 10-9-2023 serv safe Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22386129

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22386128

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22386132

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22386125

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22386131

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter not inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

May 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 22021725

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 Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22021734

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22021731

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

16-21-4

Detail 22021730

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 22021733

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

33-09-4

Detail 22021732

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Shared dumpsters

33-29-4

Detail 22021728

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease on ground shared dumpsters Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 22021727

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted

36-62-4

Detail 22021726

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22021735

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Microwave handle

33-16-4

Detail 22021729

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters Repeat Violation

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21644237

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken on ice. 43-50f cold holding. Chicken on top 50f suggest rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21644232

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21644235

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

13-04-4

Detail 21644234

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

33-29-4

Detail 21644231

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open overflowing on ground

10-01-5

Detail 21644233

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handel in chicken base Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21644236

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Other dumpster no lids

Aug 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 21274550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of paper towels - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: Time Extended

Jun 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21126666

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

11-03-5

Detail 21126659

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21126660

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lids in rear hand wash sink

53A-05-6

Detail 21126668

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21126665

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21126667

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid

12B-07-4

Detail 21126661

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of paper towels

13-04-4

Detail 21126664

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

22-08-4

Detail 21126662

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

02D-01-5

Detail 21126663

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice in bins not labeled

Feb 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-12-5

Detail 20866493

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.