Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

POSITANO'S

3309 TAMPA RD, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Jun 9, 2023
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 22047588

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 provided employee agreement

36-03-4

Detail 22047587

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 compartment sink

40-06-5

Detail 22047585

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.helmet and back pack stored on a wire rack containing food. Operator moved employee belongings Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 22047583

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-30-4

Detail 22047584

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood attached to wall near dish machine not sealed

02D-01-5

Detail 22047586

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contain food that was removed from it's original container that is not labeled with its common name

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 21638050

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21638052

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop dry ingredients. Operator removed portion cup Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21638048

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage above cook line. Beverage on prep table in prep room Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21638047

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near ice machine.

08B-47-4

Detail 21638053

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler-potatoes Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21638049

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a non porous material under cutting board Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21638051

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, pepper Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 21270263

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door/ gasket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: Time Extended

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 21127705

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used in pan of cut lemons, chef removed paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21127702

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

53B-05-5

Detail 21127703

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21127704

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door/ gasket Warning

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20993562

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 62F held on counter for less than 4 hours. Spoke with operator regarding using time as a public health control. Kitchen is presently open less than 4 hours. Cook placed pasta on ice for quick cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20993563

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in pizza area Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20993560

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

53B-13-5

Detail 20993561

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20993559

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks stored on prep on cook line Repeat Violation