ITALIAN KITCHEN (THE)

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to cover focaccia bread in walk in. Operator covered bread with butcher paper Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Bo

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. 2 new hires. Printed forms for operator. Employee signed Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cheese in pizza cooler Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 44-47f. In service 1.5 hours; Advised to add more ice to ice bath. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Time Extended

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. Reading 0ppm. Swapped sanitizer and now reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield on ice bin

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cannoli filling in walk in cooler

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in ice bath at servers station Blue cheese dressing 66f. Cut tomatoes 71f. In service for 2 hours. Employee moved items to walk in to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

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. Danielle exp 8/23/24

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male cooks

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

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over mussels/clams in reach in freezer

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over ready to eat ham in small flip top Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle dish pit area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease and dust Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled fish batter in container Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on exhaust fan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of chopped clams dented

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Italian sausage not date marked

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. 2. Old labels stuck to pans Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bin of flour on cooks line 2. Gasket torn on white upright freezer in rear

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles cracked and missing throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan blowing into food prep area soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Kitchen door

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. Ran machine 3 times, moved hoses and checked pumping and ended up with 50 ppm on third time.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade moderately soiled with black gooey substance.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several new employees including: Lorena, joe and Brian. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long boards at cookline moderately distressed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on pizza box area table.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dishwasher area.

Basic - Floor under cook equipment heavily soiled with grease and an accumulation of debris.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout facility in poor repair. Cracked tiles, missing tiles, areas missing large sections of tile. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled. Window screening at back kitchen heavily soiled with fan blowing onto knots.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation