LITTLE LOUIES ITALIAN KITCHEN

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed penne (48F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (49F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across cook line. Per cook, pastas were cooked and prepped yesterday. The cook discarded the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked penne (48F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (49F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across cook line. Per cook, pastas were prepped and cooked yesterday.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza cutter and knives soiled with food debris stored on knife board on wall. Also observed meat slicer and can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles of the reach in coolers and freezer at the kitchen area and at front prepping area.

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

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed in-use tongs and scoops stored on top of wiping cloths.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at the hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink in the kitchen and at the handwash sink at the front area.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an open personal Dunkin' Donuts drink and water bottle inside reach in cooler in and also observed personal water bottle stored on prep counter at the front area pizza making station.

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

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen and from pizza making areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, also stored on the floor cases of plastic bottled sprite and coke at the front area.

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed no lighting inside the reach in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with black like substance the kitchen light switches near kitchen entrance and at the exit door. Observed soiled exterior vents of the cold holding units in the kitchen, soiled the hand soap containers in the kitchen and front area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw calamari unprotected and uncovered inside the reach freezer.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors in the kitchen area and front pizza making station.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to dishwasher and was next to exit door where oils and the mise en place of spices are being stored. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles and a food pan with white substance not labeled at the cook line.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Time Extended

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. In the upright reach in freezer located at prep area observed raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks, not all products commercially packaged.

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cheese pizza slices maintain under time control no time marked, as per employee held less than 2 hours. Operator marked pizza slices on site. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container stored on prep cutting board at cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright reach in cooler gasket torn, located at preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink at cook line soiled.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Safe Staff Vicente Mora expired 7/24/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles containing sanitizer solution not labeled at 3 compartment sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed measuring cup used as scoop in sauce container on front line reach in cooler. Also observed bowl used as scoop in bread crumb container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: On callback inspection measuring cup, used as scoop. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Counter top fan soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed. Counter top fan soiled with accumulated dust at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in kitchen cove molding missing next to dish mashing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair at back cooler reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Call back inspection, observed gasket in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small screw holes in wall by dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic dish rack soiled with grease and mold like substance. Also observed both hand washing sinks soiled with mold like substance and old food residue. Observed grease build up on hood system. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled with old food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Call back inspection observed rack soiled with grease like substance Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed gap at back door. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Time Extended

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed squid stored in a non food grade bag at bottom of reach in cooler next to grill line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler next to microwave Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a box of paper goods and an old towel dispenser Person in charge removed the obstacles Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom rack of prep table below steamer rusted.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright coolers

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as liner for bottom shelve under microwave

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed air gap at back exit door screen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor throughout the kitchen area is concrete not smooth nor easily cleanable

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with food debris

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a hole in light shield just above entrance through back exit door.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in upright coolers next to prep station.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels in use not stored in sanitizer solution over reach in cooler next to microwave Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed foods prepared ready for use stored with no label at upright coolers.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Pasta sauce in the rack next to grill station. Employee discarded the can. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over shrimp and scallops in upright cooler.

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 ground beef next to pasta in upright freezer.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled on reach in coolers. In the kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked next to three compartment sink. Employee removed the obstruction. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with grease stains and holes in kitchen area.

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment. Observed a drink above reach in cooler next to grill area. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation and not wearing a hair restraint.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at bottom of screen door in back of the kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Observed tongs stored in standing water at 84°F next to steam table. Employee removed the item and water from counter.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in cooler station by door. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled under prep table next to grill area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled kitchen area.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a water bottle for personal use in the upright cooler next to Dish machine.

Basic - Up right cooler/upright freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not set up to air dry at mop sink area outside.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels not stored in sanitizer water through the kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil with different condiments not labeled next to fry station.

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

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on floor of establishment hallway

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed 5 gallon chemical containers blocking mop sink Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind double sink Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1 piece of veal steak completely thawed in standing water, in an oxygen packaging.. Employee discarded product.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil sauce at 70°F, as per employee the garlic in oil was taken out of upright refrigerator with in 2 hours. Employee returned garlic oil sauce to freezer to bring it back to below 41°F.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

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. Observed no paper on hand sink by dishwasher.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Employee in kitchen not able to answer question on minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Employee was coached.

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots not inverted in kitchen.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed filter missing in hood system.

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink blocked by gallons of chemicals and clean aprons.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 1 piece of veal steak completely thawed in standing water, in an oxygen packaging.. Employee discarded product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls by two compartment sink soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep tables. Repeat Violation