CARMEN'S ITALIAN CAFE & PIAZZERIA

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Reach in cooler raw Shell over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw shell eggs over cooked pasta. Educated Person in charge on safe food storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in Reach in cooler cream not date marked. Person in charge stated that he opened the cream on 10/11/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

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 2023-07-25: Still no proof of food handlers training. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area ROP Salmon intact. Educated Person in charge on ROP fish. Person in charge removed from ROP. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked pasta. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed The Fish. Corrected On-Site

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. Printed a copy to Person in charge.

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. Printed a copy to Person in charge.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in main kitchen area.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 food tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license as of 12/01/2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed stained and pitted cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-29: Time Extended