PIOLA RESTAURANT

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at bar area at 0ppm, staff provided new new sanitizer container, primed and retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chlorine sanitizer old food residue at handwashing sink cook line, coached staff in proper use of handwashing sinks. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at the cook line area.

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at one of the handwashing sinks at cook line, instructed staff to use the other unit while this unit is fix. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall, Observed two knifes stored at front counter in between sink and the wall, staff relocated the knife to be sanitized and stored correctly . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, staff removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at several prep tables.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available, also for quad sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available, also for quad sanitizer bucket and 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation line and dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection Observed at preparation line and dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear dry storage area and preparation line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at rear dry storage area and preparation line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff provided new solution retested at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: At time of callback inspection still observed some towel stored out of sanitizer buckets. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously steel wool and towel stored at handwashing sink next to pizza oven.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test kit available. Manager provided a new test kit. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived while conducting the routine inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two tank of CO not properly secured, manager secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. O at preparation table salad station.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed washed/sanitized working containers not air dried at rack next to 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler door hinge in disrepair at unit across from cooking stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at unit under slicing machine.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit across from cooking stove. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table next to salad station.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade located near dish washing area soiled. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon under menu item "Toscanini" not marked as a raw item on menu under the consumer advisory. Salmon is Cold Smoked. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary chemical test kit for three compartment sink on 5/20. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish machine. Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle near dish washing area with no label. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near back dry storage area soiled with black mold like substance. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside shredded cheese container at the cook line. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside seasonings container in back dry storage area. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in back dry storage area soiled. Observed ceiling tiles at the cook line soiled. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards near reach in cooler located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed six sets of tongs on oven door handle at cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on six plastic containers at dry rack area. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust at pizza prep station. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing oil and working containers of salt, pepper, and seasonings with no label at the cook line. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed establishment does not carry correct testing kit (chlorine) for dish machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back area dry storage a container of sugar not labeled. Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed at front of kitchen preparation area containers of flour, corn meal, sugar and almond flour not labeled. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers inside kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

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 flour inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pasta thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed water and put pasta inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed inside kitchen. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers stored inside kitchen. Operator labeled them. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in coolers missing thermometers

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at sink next to entrance to kitchen

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in back kitchen area

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

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

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200ppm +. Manager corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager had employee clean interior of ice machine Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles above cook line

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded cutting board Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil stored on floor of dry storage. Manager raised off floor and placed on shelf

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed and placed in Bain Marie Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed large spoon stored in 77°F water. Manager removed and stored spoons without water Corrected On-Site

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