SAN MATTEO ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND BAR

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over gnocchi in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Educated operator on proper separation of raw foods. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Observed butter under time as a public health control less than 4 hours with no time mark. Operator placed time mark on butter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at cook line used to rinse tomatoes. Educated operator on handwash sink only. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink at cook line not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of reach in cooler.

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

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator placed ice scoop in clean container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line reach-in cooler across from fryers, raw chicken and raw veal over ready-to-eat mayonnaise, sauces. Operator rearranged for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter butter (75F - Cold Holding) per operator for 1 hour tonight, reused from 4 to 5 hours at room temperature from previous night.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter butter (75F - Cold Holding) per operator for 1 hour tonight, reused from 4 to 5 hours at room temperature from previous night.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk-in cooler Alfredo sauce cooling in large, covered, plastic container. Spoke with operator regarding options, operator had employee place in ice, uncovered, to promote better cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Entrance to cook line near ice machine handwash sink used to dump ice.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall over back exit in kitchen.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered under coffee station. Operator placed in bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several colored cut boards heavily grooved by ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Time Extended

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator diluted to 350ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar. Operator began cleaning both. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to provide photocopies.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters under coffee station.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to beverage dispenser in wait station.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle to double door reach in freezer missing plastic cover exposed stainless steel is very sharp.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on the side of the hand wash sink at wait station not stored in sanitizing solution.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced towels. 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 pasta and lasagna prepared over 24 hours in advance in walk in cooler not date marked.

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

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives between refrigerator and wall.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipes at hand wash sink on left side of cookline.

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. Observed no cleanup handout at time of inspection, emailed operator form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

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 employee reporting forms at time of inspection, emailed operator form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in servers station sitting on grate soiled with soda syrup.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster, emailed operator form HR 5030-105. Corrective Action Taken