VITA OSTERIA ITALIANA

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

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

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher touching dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing her hands.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare on the menu. As per the cook it is served raw. The manager put an asterisk next to the item with a pen on each menu. Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on the floor at the bar.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Being used to dry towels moved to other area Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar and kitchen areas

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed tuna, salmon, and sea bass, not bearing label to keep frozen until time of use. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed raw salmon and raw beef stored above ready to eat cheese and ham at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct storage procedure. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed bolognese and tiramisu held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. Coached chef on correct procedure. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed reduced oxygen package of lasagna missing required information. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed hose nozzle at three compartment sink, gaskets at reach-in cooler at preparation area, cook line, and walk-in cooler soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed portion containers stored on floor behind counter near kitchen entrance. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a bowl with raw chicken over a package with bacon in the walk-in cooler. The chef removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site 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. Poster provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

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 provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

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

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line.

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

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

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several missing tiles above the mop sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed across from the dish machine.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.

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

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cook line.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in both reach in coolers.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container with raw chicken stored over containers with cooked lasagna inside white chest freezer at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. 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 containers with cooked lasagna and bolognese sauce according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone cable and headphones case on top of preparation table at kitchen. Manager removed employee items away from preparation table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on chest freezer hinges broken.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall at mop sink.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at water at 90F. Employee discarded water and stored clean utensils on a dry metal container. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with plastic cutlery and small dressing cups and lids stored on the floor behind counter.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over lemons inside walk in cooler.

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg plant cooked on previous days not date marked, stored inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel lining containers of breaded chicken.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken underneath hand wash sink.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, near hand sink from pasta steamer.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives that was stored in between wall and reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris. Observed fan cover soiled inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink and from faucet handle at the compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked potatoes inside reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored lemons inside walk in cooler.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at bar.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, at bar.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed eggplant lasagna cooked on previous stored inside walk in cooler not date marked.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop stored inside bag of flour inside dry storage room.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, ear back door in kitchen above exit sign.

Basic - Clean plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

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

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

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed potatoes stored on floor inside walk in cooler and flour stored on floor inside dry storage room.

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled on white freezer.

Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.