BELLINI ITALIAN BISTRO

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handling soiled dishes then handled clean plates without washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed on speed rack in walk-in cooler raw veal, lamb chops stored over tuna. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed 6 pieces of tuna defrosted in commercially sealed reduced oxygen package bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen on speed rack in walk-in cooler raw.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Demi glacé (125-138F - Hot Holding) seafood stock (123F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hour. Employee reheated on stove. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher rinse hands at the three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garage in front of hand washing sink operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed owner fillings water in a cup of ice at the handwashing washing sink.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Could not locate.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left and right side with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.

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. Observed 6 pieces of tuna defrosted in commercially sealed reduced oxygen package bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen on speed rack in walk-in cooler raw.

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed unopened can of Yoohoo stored in ice machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 75F on cook line. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler at salad station - Carpaccio stored directly above ready to eat cooked peppers. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - calamari (54F - Cold Holding); clamps (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed ice bags on top of items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing knives in handwashing sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at salad station - pot of boiled tomato stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed next to pizza oven - pack on pizza boxes stored directly on the floor. Employee stored item correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over cases with bell peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed calamari and shrimp cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand washing sink block with garbage container at cookline. Operator relocate container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A poster has been given to the operator. Operator post poster. Corrected On-Site

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 cooked veal stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, veal cooked on 03/19/2025 in the morning.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed container with broccoli wrap stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on floor container at pizza station.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - lasagna (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 18 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (54F - Cold Holding); boiled golden potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - marinara (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed bag of ice in sauce to bring down the temperature. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-21: Observed at flip top cooler across from grill - overfilled container of Butter (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator times held out of temperature for approximately 5 minutes. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed item in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters along the cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Main kitchen dry storage shelf at reach in freezer- observed container of roach and fly killer being stored next to sauces and food seasonings.

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator remove tags from container and store inside blinder when received. Advised operator to keep tags with clams in containers until emptied.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen- observed kitchen utensils hand washing at reach in cooler. Cook line- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can.

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Main kitchen dry storage shelf at reach in freezer. Observed container of roach and fly killer being stored next to food seasoning. Operator removed roach and fly killer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pantry station- observed employee water bottle on prep table next to slicer.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Main kitchen exit door- observed gap at bottom and side of door.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at reach in freezer- observed wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed employee open beverage on prep table. Operator removed employee beverage.

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed employee cookies on prep table. Operator removed employee cookies. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed case of clams being stored on the floor.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- observed utensil being stored inside container of water 81 degrees F.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen preparation area- observed wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef cooked on 10/24/2021 with not date mark. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with tomato sauces on floor in kitchen area. Operator elevated. Repeat Violation