FARANDULA PIZZA AND RESTAURANT

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags lining cut melon in walk in freezer. Employee removed bag. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked lasagna and cooked ham at walk-in cooler. Employee removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler near pizza oven in kitchen. Coached employee on proper separation procedure. Also observed not commercially packed frozen raw chicken stored over not commercially packed frozen raw beef in walk in freezer. Coached employee on correct procedure.

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. Also observed not commercially packed raw chicken stored over not commercially packed raw beef in walk in freezer. Coached employee on correct procedure. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 flying insect land on buns in kitchen. Employee discarded bread. Stop sale issued.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottle stored in handwash sink near back exit door in kitchen.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Manager provided chlorine test strips. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee it lasts for 3 days. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter by oven machine with no service date. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop in bucket of condensed milk in walk in cooler. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed through food preparation areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed three ceiling tiles missing near walk in cooler in kitchen. Also observed two missing ceiling tiles in kitchen near dry storage area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in walk in cooler soiled. Also observed vent in kitchen soiled with dust near walk in cooler. Also observed vent soiled with dust in men's restroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board at three compartment sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table in kitchen near fryer. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee wearing watch while preparing food.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at floor in disrepair at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pizza sauce, Alfredo sauce, and buckets of condensed milk stored on floor of walk in cooler. Also observed box of mozzarella cheese stored on floor of walk in freezer. Also observed bag of flour stored on floor of dry storage area in kitchen. Coached chef on correct procedure.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed both dumpster and grease trap not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door. Also observed at reach in freezer container ice cream near front counter door entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine in kitchen near walk in cooler.

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 handle touching sugar in plastic container at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled in kitchen. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed label dated 01/25/2025 on cooked lasagna in walk in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near pizza oven near pizza sauce. Also observed two employee drinks in reach in freezer stored on top of ice cream near front counter door entrance in kitchen.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler at kitchen.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hws near pizza oven in kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked lasagna uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered lasagna. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind three compartment sink in kitchen. Also observed wall soiled around walk in cooler and walk in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on front counter near coffee machine.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil on stove unlabeled in kitchen.

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter sneeze in hands. No handwash.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 90F at cook line. Coached manger on correct procedure. Manager removed utensils from water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live rodent present. Observed presence of 10 fruit flies. Employee began spraying commercially approved insecticide. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cheese and cooked chorizo lasagna in walk in cooler. Manager removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with old food debris. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chorizo and ground beef lasagna, sliced ham, in walk in freezer with no date marking. Coached manager on correct procedure.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter by ice machine with no service date.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed sink nozzle soiled with debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves containing pizza pans.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above three compartment sink in disrepair.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed green cutting board stored between three compartment sink nozzle and wall

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on food preparation table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of Alfredo and marinara sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in women's restroom.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives stored on soiled wall above preparation sink.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted. Manager corrected containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen mixed vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed AC vent dripping in walk in freezer.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink stored on cutting board at make bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on food contact surface next to rice cooker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar and on cook line near pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in freezer interior door with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled on right side of dish machine. 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. Provided person in charge with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by garbage bin. Person in charge removed bin. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed Gleydis and Amanda hired less than 60 days.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation are in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to dishmachine.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener and blade soiled. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on the reach in cooler. The cook covered the top plate. 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 five salmon filets at the prep cooler.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a can of coke with a straw on the front counter reach in cooler. The

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

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

Basic - Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the counter beverage cooler. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar at the front counter not labeled.

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 dish machine at 0ppm.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (62F - Cold Holding); milk (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee took items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation area.

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/ Observed 4 food employees preparing and serving food. No Food Manager present.

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

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Located underneath microwaves.

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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at kitchen area soiled with black substance.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door open.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of marinara, noodles and cheese not covered at walk in cooler. Observed raw salmon and cooked chicken not covered at walk in freezer.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near stove.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen and front counter area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter area, men's bathroom and women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter area, men's bathroom and women's bathroom. Provided operator hand washing sign via Email. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black debris on wall at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black debris on wall at 3 compartment sink. Time Extended