BEGONIA'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA INC

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee wash dishes in 3 compartment sink and begin to prep food. Operator stopped employee and had them wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over plantains in reach in freezer.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature at cook line. The operator states they were out less than an hour and relocated to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash dishes in 3 compartment sink and begin to prep food. Operator stopped employee and had them wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at front counter blocked by prep table.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance, the operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef empanada 94F at front display. The operator states has been in less than 2 hours and he discards them after 4 hours. Provided operator with form during inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - above prep area near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near dry storage.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Still frozen shrimp thawing in open air, the operator relocated to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans. Observed 2 cans of sweetened evaporated cream severely dented or dented at seam. Operator had a box separated prior to arrival of same product to be returned. Operator placed 2 cans with other returns. See Stop Sale. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed baked bread covered by black garbage bags on rack in storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hws across from prep area. Observed no paper towels near hand sink in storage area Operator replaced paper towels while on site. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter, eggs, croquettes as time as a public health control but no written plan on site. Provided operator with form and explained how to fill out. Operator stated all 3 items at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to both men's and women's restrooms not able to self close.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl sitting in salt and rice used as scoop. Operator removed bowls from salt and rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles not easily cleanable above prep area at entrance of kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in storage area and men's restroom with no designated sign.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in metal container with lid, no label.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen above 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer chest by hand wash sink in prep room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-1-2023. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen and in storage area.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen and storage areas.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and storage area. Operator states roof is undergoing repairs.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest style reach in freezer units.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar in bulk container by espresso machine.

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef then handle utensils and ready to eat foods.

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. Provided Operator with printed copy. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in storage room as blocked. Operator moved items so sink is now accessible. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse blender in hand was sink.

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. Provided Operator with printed copies and all staff on duty signed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple ceiling tiles in establishment.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in two reach in freezer units.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. Admin Complaint

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. Emailed to operator. 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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed only one employee food handler certificate and 3 total employees working at time of inspection.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white reach in freezer with black handle.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on counter: ground beef (87F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Operator states that items have been out for less than 1 hour and that they are going to be reheated within the next 0.5 hour.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling as not smooth and easily cleanable in prep room.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged macaroni salad lacking label.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in cooler units.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeves of styrofoam containers stored on floor in prep room. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid on fried plantains on hot line as melted/damaged.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup In Reach in freezer.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in prep room.

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed missing outlet cover in prep room near stainless steel reach in cooler.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer near ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in coolers in prep room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: Observed no ambient temperature thermometers present in reach in coolers. Time Extended

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. Observed deli area with steam tables, counter and deli cases added to building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed no plan review submitted. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout food preparation and storage areas as not smooth. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles above Three Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed damaged ceiling tiles above Three Compartment Sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil used as a shelf cover where bulk cobwebs of rice are stored. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed torn tin foil on shelf near Three Compartment Sink. Time Extended