SICILIAN OVEN AVENTURA

Intermediate - Observed employee rinsing wiping cloth in hand washing in prep area. Advised manager Handwash sink can not be used for any purposes other than handwashing.

Basic - Observed case of water stored on floor in bar area. Advised manager and he instructed employee to move to shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Observed some Food storage containers cracked or broken. Manager instructed employee is discard. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan of rotini covering hand washing sink located in middle of prep table. Handwashing sink is meshed with table with no barrier provided to help mitigate and allow for access to sink during food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buckets stored on floor between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket being stored on floor in hallway area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed wording for handwashing sign faded away. Located in kitchen area next to oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing at room temperature. Located in front of stove. Chef moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table where employee were prepping meatballs and chicken. No protection for food while employee were washing hands. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored in hand washing in bar area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pans not properly stored. Pans were located on floor on side of prep table. Chef instructed employee to clean and properly store. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area and prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table where employee were prepping meatballs. No protection for food while employee were washing hands.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas and olive oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area and prep area.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table where employee was prepping lettuce next to it. No protection for food while employee was washing hands

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a tray of cooked egg plants.

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association employee training program but operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and phone being stored on prep table.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pizza dough and mushrooms being stored on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 77°F and located in front of stove.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dining room area. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw calamari and raw shrimp thawing in standing water. All were located in 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table where employee was prepping cheese next to it. No protection for food while employee was washing hands. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in waiter station and in bar area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing wiping cloths in hand washing sink located in prep area.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located on prep shelf in prep area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions being stored on floor in prep area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 75°F and located in front of stove.

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

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table where employee was prepping eggplant and tomatoes next to it. No protection for food while employee was washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of cooked rotini.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths being stored in hand washing sink in prep area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in sugar and flour.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in prep area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

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

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table where employee was prepping dough and raw chicken next to it. No protection for food while employee was washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and beef being stored on top of cut tomatoes and cooked rotini. Located in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal bucket being stored in hand washing sink located in prep area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located in kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lettuce and bag of flour being stored on floor in prep area. Also container of marinara sauce on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 74°F. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of stove.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table and employee prepping dough . No protection for food while employee was washing hands.

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located next to prep table.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of oil, raw chicken and lettuce being stored on floor in prep area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 87°F. Chef discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed hand washing sink in middle of prep table and employee prepping cheese and meatballs . No protection for food while employee was washing hands. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and bread crumbs removed from their original packaging placed in plastic containers and not labeled.