JENSEN BEACH, Martin County

ALBERTO'S PIZZERIA

4272 NE OCEAN BLVD, JENSEN BEACH, FL 34957-4307

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Sep 27, 2023
City
JENSEN BEACH
County
Martin
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22321520

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in by Pizza oven: sliced sausage (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Observed gaps between pans on top portion of reach in cooler where sausage was stored allowing cold air to escape. Operator placed sausage in bottom portion of reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22321525

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. Observed Pizza slices with no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator put time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22321524

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. house made pizza sauce (60F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 2:00 - 58F 3:00 Observed sitting out on counter at pizza station. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in bottom portion of reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22321526

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit chlorine sanitizer observed at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22321523

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer observed at time of inspection. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22321521

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. No employee training certificates observed at time of inspection. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22321522

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan observed at time of inspection. Time control procedure printed for operator. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 22321527

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in back room not shutting completely due to ice build up. Warning

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-2

Detail 21765172

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 21619968

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 21619966

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Steven OSA 8/30/2017 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Time extension from Dec 7 , 2022 inspection. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21619967

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/frontline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Operator called for service/Plumber will fix this week. Time Extended

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 21615897

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

01B-02-5

Detail 21615901

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 60 degrees, butter, 58 degrees, raw eggs, 62 degrees, pizza dough(stored overnight)/walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21615896

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60 degrees, butter, 58 degrees, raw eggs, 62 degrees, pizza dough/stored overnight (walk in cooler). Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21615903

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Steven OSA 8/30/2017 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21615902

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza dough mixer. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21615900

Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggplants/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21615898

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler#3/frontline Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21615899

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour/storage area./corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21615895

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/frontline. Warning

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21090473

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test papers. Provided a few to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Operator ordered test strips. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 21090472

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Operator ordered extra Employee training booklets. Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 21090471

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in front hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-17: Operator called for service. Time Extended

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 21040480

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black trash bags used to cover cooked pizza crusts in wic. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 21040486

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs in wic at ambient air temperature of 55f. Removed to ric. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21040477

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade, slicer guard unclean. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21040481

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test papers. Provided a few to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-06-4

Detail 21040482

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, hand sink, mop sink. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 21040478

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In oil at front counter. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21040487

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. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 21040489

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On pasta, shrimp in ric. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21040485

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen, behind box freezers in back prep area, under pizza work table at front counter. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21040479

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce in wic. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21040488

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21040484

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris under slicer. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21040490

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water heater not functioning. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21040483

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in front hand sink. Warning

May 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 21015158

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara sauce at 59 degrees (stored overnight) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Marinara sauce 51°F in sliding glass door refrigerator over night, in deep covered container .See stop sale Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21015162

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 59 degrees/Marinara sauce(stored overnight) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Marinara sauce 51°F in sliding glass door refrigerator over night in deep covered container. See stop sale Admin Complaint

27-06-4

Detail 21015161

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.No hot water running in entire establishment.Operator called for service for new hot water heater to be installed next week. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: No hot running water. Operator stated new water heater arriving on Tuesday. Time Extended

16-52-4

Detail 21015159

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature at 74 degrees at time of inspection.Operator to boil water to reach at least 110 degrees to properly sanitize utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Triple sink not set up ,no hot water. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21015157

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 74 degrees at time of inspection(Mop sink, hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink).Operator called for service for new hot water heater to be installed next week. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: No hot water. Operator stated new water heater will be installed on Tuesday. Time Extended

14-05-4

Detail 21015160

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Soiled cardboard on shelf's in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 21015163

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen/prep areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Floors dirty Admin Complaint

Apr 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 21011659

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored medicine in proper area. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 21011657

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Eggplants/walk in cooler Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21011663

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken with raw sausages/rif#1 Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21011660

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to mop sink in kitchen. Operator removed/cleaned and sanitized area.Warning Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21011662

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara sauce at 59 degrees (stored overnight) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21011651

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 59 degrees/Marinara sauce(stored overnight) Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 21011655

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.clams Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21011665

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/frontline. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 21011656

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.No hot water running in entire establishment.Operator called for service for new hot water heater to be installed next week. Warning

16-52-4

Detail 21011653

Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature at 74 degrees at time of inspection.Operator to boil water to reach at least 110 degrees to properly sanitize utensils. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21011654

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temperature at 74 degrees at time of inspection(Mop sink, hand wash sink, 3 compartment sink).Operator called for service for new hot water heater to be installed next week. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21011666

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21011661

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found by 3 compartment sink in kitchen/Operator removed /cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 21011652

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen/prep areas. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21011664

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions /walk in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21011658

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf/pizza canisters/to go bags. Warning

Feb 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

01C-02-4

Detail 20892618

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam tags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-26: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20892619

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unclean cheese grater machine attachment. Unclean slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-26: slicer guard needs more cleaning. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20892623

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test papers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-26: Time Extended

14-14-4

Detail 20892620

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-26: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20892621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Unclean floor throughout establishment kitchen and food prep areas, under pizza station, under pizza area work table, under hallway shelving racks, under all equipment in kitchen areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-26: More cleaning is needed underneath and behind all equipment in kitchen, back storage area. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20892622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unclean hallway shelf racks. Unclean exterior of microwaves, exterior ovens. Drainboards on three compartment sink unclean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-26: Drainboards still need cleaning. Time Extended

Feb 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 20892237

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish, raw veal over cooked foods in reach in cooler. Removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20892241

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Group of 6 roaches on floor in front pizza station under hand wash sink, scurried under the wall when approached. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20892228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Cheese 59f butter 56f, less than 4 hours from delivery, removed to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 20892232

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam tags. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20892235

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unclean cheese grater machine attachment. Unclean slicer. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20892229

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test papers. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20892236

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 20892230

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 20892231

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Unclean pizza boxes on shelving. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 20892234

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On cheese, deli meats. Was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20892233

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor under front register counter. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20892238

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Unclean floor throughout establishment kitchen and food prep areas, under pizza station, under pizza area work table, under hallway shelving racks, under all equipment in kitchen areas. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20892239

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unclean hallway shelf racks. Unclean exterior of microwaves, exterior ovens. Drainboards on three compartment sink unclean. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20892240

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior pizza cooler unclean. Warning

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 20820750

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On pizza crusts in Walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 20820752

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over Ready-to-eat food in Reach-in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 20820747

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 20820755

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage, cooked veal 53f overnight in Walk-in cooler. Stop-sale issued.

22-02-4

Detail 20820745

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unclean cheese grating attachment, unclean cutting board.

16-37-1

Detail 20820744

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test papers available.

36-73-4

Detail 20820753

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

10-02-4

Detail 20820754

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza utensils in unclean container. Was removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 20820746

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave.

23-03-4

Detail 20820751

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelvings unclean. Shelf of cutting board table unclean. Lid to dry food container unclean, was removed for cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 20820748

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-11-4

Detail 20820749

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe under Hand wash sink at pizza station.

02D-01-5

Detail 20820756

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

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-11-5

Detail 20473926

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Utensils at pizza station, unclean, overnight. Removed for cleaning.

22-02-4

Detail 20473929

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and cheese grating attachment and cutting board unclean.

05-08-4

Detail 20473932

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-45-4

Detail 20473927

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Unclean pizza boxes laid flat on shelving as liner.

24-05-4

Detail 20473930

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls next to Three-compartment sink not inverted.

21-05-5

Detail 20473933

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths covering foods in kitchen Reach-in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 20473934

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 20473928

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Unclean floor areas of kitchen, pizza areas.

29-08-4

Detail 20473931

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water off at valve due to leak at Hand wash sink. Was turned on now, no leak observed. Corrected On-Site