CAFFE MILANO

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw calamari on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); cooked tomato (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shank (45F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (45F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink on cook line and in bar area. Operator provided paper towel for bar. Repeat 8/20/2024 Repeat Violation Warning

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. Observed no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator with employee agreement for employees to sign. Repeat 8/20/2024 Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for hand wash sink on cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks in women's and men's restroom closest to bar only reaching 77F. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors on restrooms not self closing or tight fitting. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in women's restroom or shared restroom. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed canned goods stored in outdoor room behind restaurant. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment on cook line. Operator moved for proper cleaning and storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Operator called service technician and will use Three compartment sink for sanitation. Warning

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator use bare hands to pick up arugula. Operator discarded product Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed operator use bare hands to pick up arugula. Operator discarded product Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ice at the bar with bottles in direct contact with ice. Per bartender, ice is also for making drinks. Operator moved bottles and replaced ice with new. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler at pantry station observed, Mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Per Operator, foods started being prepared and put in refrigerator for two hours. Operator put ice on potentially hazardous foods, and called a refrigerator technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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/ Luis Mejia 3-5-24 Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On front line of kitchen, observed blocked Hand washing sink. Warning

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On Brunch menu, observed poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. On the appetizer menu, observed smoked salmon. With no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Warning

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/ Observed four employees preparing food and three employees serving food. No certified food manager present. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand washing sink near pickup window, observed no paper towels, sign or soap. Warning

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

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. Warning

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed ice at the bar with bottles in direct contact with ice. Per bartender, ice is also for making drinks. Operator moved bottles and replaced ice with new.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Hand washing sink in men's restroom Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (70F - Cold Holding); Crack raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); Raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding) on the counter by the walk in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (70F - Cold Holding); Crack raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); Raw tuna (50F - Cold Holding) on a shelf by the walk in cooler. This is a repeat violation from 10/18/20. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date marks on the shell tags for the mussels. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart in front of the hand wash sink. Operator moved the cart. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kits for the restaurant. Warning

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed a bartender handle cut orange with bare hands. This is a repeat violation 02/02/21. Discussed with operator having a class on bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding) in the grill reach in cooler. Per the operator had been in the unit less then four hours. Operator iced down the potentially hazardous products until the unit can be repaired. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart in front of the hand wash sink on the main line. Operator moved the cart. This is a repeat violation from 02/02/21. Discussed with operator about keeping the hand wash sink clear. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl in the hand wash sink on the main kitchen line, operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food on top of the dish machine. This is a repeat violation from 02/02/21. Discussed with operator keeping the dish machine clean. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between two reach in coolers. This is a repeat violation from 02/02/21. Discussed with operator about keeping knives not between equipment. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink at the service station. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw octopus thawing in standing water. Operator turned on the cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning