BENETE'S PIZZA USA

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1; 2023. Admin Complaint

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 cleaning instructions to operator. 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. Provided form to operator, Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush being used for pizza.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked spaghetti and cooked lasagna from the day before around noon according to manager no date labeled.

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on hot standing water 108F on top of prep table.

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

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 form during inspection.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form during inspection. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in preparation table.

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 and cooked pasta not date marked. As per employee FOD was prepared yesterday.

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

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

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 86° F in preparation table.

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

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit next to hand wash sink. In kitchen area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Parmesan cheese container not labeled with common name.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with sausages located in the prep reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken with cheesecake located in the domestic freezer. Observed raw shell eggs above shredded mozzarella cheese,located in the domestic reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the unisex bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per operator serves pizza by the slice, provided operator with form for time as method of control for food safety.

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal handbag stored on top of the dough mixer. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.

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

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

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of lasagna thawing on prep table room temp

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. None observed in the kitchen

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta in the reach in cooler made yesterday per operator

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed cases of soda stored in the restroom