Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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STEVES FAMILY DINER

2900 S WASHINGTON AVE · TITUSVILLE · Brevard County · FL 32780

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 25, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3428323
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8702022
DBPR license1504769

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 25, 2024 11:17 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 26, 2024 8:59 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 9

#10High Priority22-41-4

High 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. 0 ppm **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-12-4

High Priority – Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee touch cleaned plate and placed cooked hash browns on it using gloves with raw eggs on them

Stop Sale
#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flying insects in kitchen areas **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw fish stored over dumplings in drawer in reach in cooler nearest to office no physical bearer between drawers **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 34 rodent droppings in dry storage Observed 3 rodent droppings in dish area Observed approximately 60+ rodent droppings in exterior shed for single service items **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw sword fish and mahi in sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets on prep table nearest to kitchen entry above 41 degrees operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (130F – Hot Holding); gravy (112F – Hot Holding); Grits (117F – Hot Holding) in nearest main entry to kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin machine in front of waiting area behind cheesecake cooler has accumulation of mold like substance

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles near hood system in kitchen has grease like substance **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-09-1

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. Fully thawed raw sword fish and mahi in sealed packaging bearing label with thawing requirements SEE STOP SALE

Stop Sale
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in 1 of the stalls

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to hand wash sink on prep table nearest kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and helmet stored directly on bags of flour operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor have build up of debris

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board across from grill station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.