DURANGOS STEAKHOUSE
4825 HELEN HAUSER BLVD · TITUSVILLE · Brevard County · FL 32780
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 5 gallons of French onion soup in walk in cooler at 45F stored overnight
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in front bar, first reading 0, operator primed machine. New reading 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea urns not covered in kitchen. Operator covered them **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over fresh garlic and cooked meat in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Salsa in cook line dated 7/27 -Horseradish sauce in walk in cooler dated 7/21
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -5 gallons of French onion soup in walk in cooler at 45F stored overnight -Salsa in cook line dated 7/27 -Horseradish sauce in walk in cooler dated 7/21
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceaser dressing at 45 F since 2 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice Burger setups at 56F since 2 hours per operator. Operator placed on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to cook line Sanitizer bottle stored above corn starch in dry storage area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker in Bar area **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator put them in order **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards in kitchen -Can opener in kitchen -Electric slicer in kitchen -fryers in kitchen -all fryer baskets in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 1 new hire. Operator had employee sign **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of clear liquid stored in dry storage area unlabeled. Operator added label **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 20
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black like substance in Ice bin by tea station. Operator removed it **COS Ice machine interior with yellow and black substance
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not inverted on rack by walk in cooler. Operator flipped them over Plates in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink not inverted. Operator corrected Plates next to tea station not inverted. Operator fixed them Dishes and containers by dish machine not inverted. Operator fixed them **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stored on bottom shelf at the end of cook line
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Mobile phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in kitchen wearing watches and bracelets
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in the kitchen
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -True refrigerator missing a leg in kitchen by 3 compartment sink -Walk in freezer floor in disrepair
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer and walk in cooler
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in salad station between covers **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All 3 Microwaves' interior in kitchen soiled Interior of Oven on cook line soiled
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 1 light burned out
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed racks in walk in cooler -Exterior of all kitchen equipment -exterior of soda machine behind drink nozzles -hood filters in kitchen are soiled – exterior of all kitchen equipment -Blodgett oven on cook line **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle In reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black substance in reach in cooler by grill **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored above prepped clam chowder. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.