AMORE GOURMET PIZZA

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by walk in cooler with a can pineapple tidbits draining into it. Operator removed can of pineapples. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented one can of tomatoes and one can of pineapples present. Operator labeled shelf "dented cans for return". See stop sale. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (62F - Cold Holding) on prep table near pizza oven. As per operator item was out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to place in time as a public health control.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (118F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator reheated back to 165F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris at the prep table near the walk in cooler. Operator cleaned/sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on metal shelf just outside cook line. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags stored over single use utensils and beer in dry storage area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of marinara sauce on floor near walk in cooler. Observed Soybean oil stored on floor near cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to container for sauce after cleaning. Operator removed old label. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of pizza sauce

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (122-129F - Hot Holding) in steam table per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator increased temperature on steam table. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee removed and cleaned Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 gallon measuring cup inside handwashing sink at

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Top shelf in walk-in cooler

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 1 dented can of pizza sauce on store room shelf.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cook line shelf next to to go containers

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor on cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container the scoop handle in contact with salt

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line shelf.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of soup not covered in walk-in cooler to station.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

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. Pizza by the slice, two trays, per employee on time 30 minutes ago, employee placed time labels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to Operator

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza station, employee provided Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TPHC form emailed to Operator. Establishment sells pizza by the slice

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in cooler- old residues of food under storage racks

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in cook line and dishwasher area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Behind and around faucet of hand wash sink in pizza station. -Hood filters in cook line.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Right side entrance of walk in cooler. Build up of black like substance on wall.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table. Observed raw ground beef stored over pizza dough at prep station. Operator relocate raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting boards in prep area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front line used as dump sink, by waste ice found inside. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed thermometer not operating.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on soup and lasagna stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 03/12/2024. Operator correctly date marked items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line walk in cooler shelves.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and cellular phone stored on food storage shelves in dry storage area next to various food items. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with cheese and containers with chicken stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and cases with pizza sauces stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with soup stored in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt removed from their original containers not identified by common names. Operator label both containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rope sausage (62F - Cold Holding) on speed rack at room temperature. Per employee less than one hour. Employee placed in oven to cook. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink plastic straws and ice cubes in sink .

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense tomato sauce in the walk-in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two liter plastic soda bottles and water bottle on floor opposite pizza station. Observed plastic frying oil container stored on the floor of the store room. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of quartered artichoke hearts on storeroom shelf. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - 12 plastic 2 liters bottles of soda stored on floor opposite pizza station. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing pizza without hair restraint.

Basic - Interior of volcan oven in the kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage room

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel used as a food contact surface with fried eggplant in walk in cooler.

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. Observed commercially processed containers of fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheese in reach in cooler at cook line without date marking. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee put can opener in the three compartment sink to soak. Observed can opener blade washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink. Operator discontinued using hand wash sink as a dump sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense pizza sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed no handle bowl from pizza sauce bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of pizza oven and oven in the kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

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. Observed opened container of ricotta cheese at pizza prep cooler without date marking.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a variety of cooked food cooked 24-48 hours ago without date marking at flip top coolers at cook line.

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles without labels at ware washing area. Operator placed labels on spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee restrained hair in a ponytail but hair bounces below the shoulder. Employee put hair in a bun. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Operator printed form from online. Operator advised to complete all blank areas on the form for next routine inspection. Corrective Action Taken

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