VENTURA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN AND WINE BAR

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator moved handle above ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in kitchen.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol on shelf in kitchen on coffee area shelf. Operator moved Tylenol to first aide box. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense Parmesan cheese in salad area. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 floor tiles missing at kitchen exit door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor across from floor mixer. Operator moved oil off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole 12" x 6" in wall next to soda dispenser in server area.

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

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door from kitchen without a self closer.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed veal cutlets in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at the end of the cook line dated 4/19/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed veal cutlets in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at the end of the cook line dated 4/19/25. Operator voluntarily discarded product. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with build up of food debris. Operator started cleaning slicer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine in server area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense Parmesan. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in single door reach-in cooler next to handwashing sink at wash sink at end of the cook line. Operator placed ambient thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer with food debris.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups being used to dispense seasonings on dry storage rack next to single door flip top cooler. Operator removed solo cups. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed 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. Operator removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on food prep surface. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clear container in dish area cracked.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open on shared dumpster.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door with broken self closer.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe beneath hand wash sink next to reach in freezers leaking.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door from kitchen blocked. Operator removed racks and unblocked door. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had a recent shipment and left the door open for approximately 1hr, 1hr before inspection. Operator turned down the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed to the right of the cook line: Meat Sauce (74F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item in a pot and placed on the flattop to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored above potato's in the kitchen. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator put more towels there. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the middle community dumpster rusted out at the front.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple open employee water bottles on the back prep table. Operator removed the drinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of clean dishes. Operator removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of ice cream in the reach in freezer not covered. Operator cover the ice cream. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan cover. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be cleaned and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

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

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing oven cleaner stored next to the food on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Employee cleaned the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans stored next to the hand washing sink to the right of the cook line. Employee removed the pans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in front area of building . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in Walk in cooler stuffed eggplant and Lasagna not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 6/20/23 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached at the back of the establishment missing vacuum breaker.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on the floor by the mop sink. Operator placed case of oil to the shelf in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lover shelf underneath the hot holding unit in the kitchen soiled. Gaskets in the reach in cooler in the kitchen soiled.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back and 2 front exits doors of the kitchen.