IL PONTE VECCHIO

High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.

Intermediate - Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside.

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

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in prep area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at any hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed reach in cooler not maintained in good repair and has an ambient temperature of 67°F. No TCS foods stored in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Per manager he is aware of the situation and is awaiting maintenance to repair. Advised manager not to store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various dishes stored in handwashing sink. Located in warewash area.. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F. Per manager cooler went out overnight. All food that was stored in walk in was discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair side of reach in cooler in warewash/ prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in warewash area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed soiled a Cardboard pizza box used as a door for ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed after reviewing plans establishment remodeled removing handwashing sink from food preparation/ kitchen area and behind front counter. Sinks must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in wash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed soiled a Cardboard pizza box used as a door for ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation and dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Reviewed plans submitted to plan review with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation and dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Reviewed plans submitted to plan review with operator. Warning Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area removed. Only hand washing sink is located in warewash area which is housed in a completely enclosed room separate from kitchen and front counter. Advised manager of plans and provided operator with a copy. Warning Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated dust buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated dust buildup. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of flour.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags being stored on top of pizza boxes in dry storage area.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind kitchen equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seltzer water being stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep tables.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink located in prep area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated debris.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in prep area.

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach gaskets torn and Ice machine door missing.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in prep area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 98°F and located on grill.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated grease buildup.

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

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep table in kitchen area.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/21. Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Milton Duarte manager certification Expired as of 3/17/20. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and door to ice machine missing. Warning

Basic - Raw chicken not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Located in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes being stored on floor in hallway. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning