DOLCE RITAS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Two handwash sinks removed from establishment, one in kitchen next to dishwashing machine and one under drink service area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: One handwash sink reinstalled by drink service area. Other handwash sink ordered at same time not delivered yet. Time extension given to allow operator time to receive and install second sink. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Salad station located outside of kitchen across from drink service area. Station contains reach in cooler with attached cutting board, and prep table containing cutting board and hood holding equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-14: Time extension given to allow time to submit for plan review. Time Extended

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. Cooked pasta cooling in sink had ice added to the top and was pressed down with bare hands. Discussed with operator the need to use gloves on washed hands when touching ready to eat foods. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb next to mop sink behind restaurant no vacuum breaker. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Two handwash sinks removed from establishment, one in kitchen next to dishwashing machine and one under drink service area. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to back door of kitchen. Operator replaced the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Salad station located outside of kitchen across from drink service area. Station contains reach in cooler with attached cutting board, and prep table containing cutting board and hood holding equipment. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to back door of kitchen or at cook line handwash sink. Operator placed bottles of soap at both sinks. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of food debris on top of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open bag of onion and large bucket of tomatoes sauce on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved food onto shelving for proper storage. This is a repeat violation from 11/30/2021 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in multiple areas in kitchen, food storage, and bar area shelves. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta station reach-in cooler across from sauté station: fresh mozzarella (46°F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48°F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked clams (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef pasta sauce (49°F - Cold Holding); butter and flour thickener (54°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51°F - Cold Holding); cooked breaded eggplant (50°F - Cold Holding); raw veal (45°F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta station reach-in cooler across from sauté station: fresh mozzarella (46°F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (45°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48°F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked clams (49°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef pasta sauce (49°F - Cold Holding); butter and flour thickener (54°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51°F - Cold Holding); cooked breaded eggplant (50°F - Cold Holding); raw veal (45°F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust observed on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles in back of kitchen. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked tomatoes marinara stored on floor I'd walk-in cooler Warning