VENEZIA PIZZA & CAFE

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 pizza utilized under time as a public health control no time mark. As per manager, pizza was made 30 minutes prior. Label was provided. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dish machine area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above dish machine area soiled with dust debris and observed wall vent in second floor storage room soiled with black mold-like substance.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in coed restroom missing lid.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near stairway to walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.

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

High Priority - Observed cooked pizza identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per manager pizza had only been out for about 20 mins prior to start of inspection. Manager added time marking. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table next to flat grill.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter held at 63F - Cold Holding. As per manager butter had only been out for about 45 mins prior to the start of inspection. Advised manager that Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified under Paragraph (B) and in Paragraph (C) of this section, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained: (2) At 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager moved to reach in cooler for cooling and cold holding.

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. Manager has form but they are not filled out.

Intermediate - Observed cooked lasagna and cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Intermediate - Observed ice machine drain line draining into handwash sink in bar area. Advised manager that all sinks must be accessible for handwashing may not be used for purposes.

Basic - Cardboard used to line top of oven and shelves in up stairs dry storage area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed cases of pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area stairwell. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed cup with no handle used to dispense cooked ground beef. Advised manager and she discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Observed various cases of Food stored on floor in downstairs hallway. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground at bar near ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bacon stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler under pizza station soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids stored on ground at second floor dry storage. Employee placed case on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish washing area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked chicken wings not labeled. As per employee, items were made previous day.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside of fresh garlic containers in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold-like substance on ceiling near dish machine area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at dish machine area.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup of water with no lid on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting new dish machine area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bacon stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

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

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

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at dish machine area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at upstairs storage room.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water at the dining area. Employee was coached about the issue. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed stored at ambient temperature of 79F inside kitchen area. Employee move item to RIC at 37F. Corrective Action Taken

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. Info was emailed. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge stored at HWS next to coffee machine. Employee moved the sponge. 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/ Observed not certified food manager present at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood-grade basting brush inside oil under the serving counter. Also at prep table with garlic and oil.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot running water at the hand sink located at the bar area.

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

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed at Dishwashing rear kitchen area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 onz plastic container used to scoop cheese. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage second floor.

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

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing cover for trash container located inside public women restroom .

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse under the counter at kitchen prep area.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed table use to dry clean equipments has rusted shelves and holes.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil plastic containers stored on the kitchen floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in RIF at storage area.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at rear prep area. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed cover lid at RIC prep table in disrepair.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area in the back.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was emailed to the operator.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table kitchen area. Employee set up sanitizer container with chlorine 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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. Poster was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. PIC washed it. Corrected On-Site

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. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle to portion sausage. PIC removed it. 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. Tongs on over door handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade and meat slicer in dishwasher area. Also white cutting boards.

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

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

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

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in coolers located at the kitchen area.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on floor at the front counter. As per manager they receive food delivery approximately 1 hour ago. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil,vinegar and liquid butter bottles not labeled with common name next to steamer. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0 ppm. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Observed chlorine 0 ppm. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in beverage reach in cooler beside soda dispenser. Observed doors in disrepair in chicken reach in cooler in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under reach in cooler for beverage, soda dispenser and front counter, front establishment area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in cold holding units.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken breast over tomatoes and cheese in reach in cooler, back preparation area. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed in bar area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container to scoop Parmesan cheese in sandwich station and ground beef in salad station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers beside soda dispensers, pizza and salad stations. Observed doors of reach in cooler 12, back preparation area.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in soda dispenser ice bin. Operator removed scoop, discarded ice and clean/sanitized ice bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed n back preparation area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in pizza station, salad station and back preparation area reach in coolers.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table, back preparation area. Operator moved to sanitizing bucket.

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. Empty chlorine container. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed foods stored in reach in freezer (meat) in storage area upstairs.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by coffee station and bar area. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calibration of probe thermometers not accurate (ice/water) 20°F.

Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed ice bin in bar area Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle to scoop pico de gallo. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler, pizza station. Observed reach in cooler door with exposed insulation in front ice machine.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle in cooking line. Employee removed. . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Observed missing back flor preventer in hose bib, dishwashing area.