CARUSO ITALIAN KITCHEN

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on floor near shelf next to hot water tank in dry storage area, 1 rodent dropping on floor next to reach in freezer in dry storage area, 1 rodent dropping on floor next to chest freezer in rear prep area, 3 rodent droppings under reach in cooler in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks in corner of ceiling over reach in household refrigerator in prep room. Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date used. Employee marked dates. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler stained. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in Hand sink on cook line. Employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line behind equipment soiled with undetermined debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in prep area next to rear door. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven and toaster ovens soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with garnishes and cheese on cook line. Educated employee and he washed hands and put spoon in garnishes. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No cooking or garnishing at time of callback. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in bar area on floor, 2 rodent droppings next to prep table in kitchen, 8 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink in kitchen, 15 rodent droppings in dry storage room, 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water tank in dry storage area, 23 rodent droppings in rear storage room near bathrooms, 8 rodent droppings on chair and high char in hall near bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: 1 rodent dropping under prep table in server station, 6 rodent droppings near hole in wall in dry storage area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date used. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris in ice machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with debris in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler in prep room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer in prep room has build up of ice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven interior soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee started working with food no hand wash. Educated employee and employee washed hands.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with garnishes and cheese on cook line. Educated employee and he washed hands and put spoon in garnishes. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over shredded mozzarella in rear prep area refrigerator. Employee moved cheese. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in bar area on floor, 2 rodent droppings next to prep table in kitchen, 8 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink in kitchen, 15 rodent droppings in dry storage room, 3 rodent droppings on top of hot water tank in dry storage area, 23 rodent droppings in rear storage room near bathrooms, 8 rodent droppings on chair and high char in hall near bathroom.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy whipping cream 53F. Employee put cream on ice. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel and clam tags not marked with last date used.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked 1-28 no date mark.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner in bar area. Employee labeled bottle of disinfectant. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink can on prep table next to food being prepped. Employee removed drink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed phone.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled with debris in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach in cooler in prep room.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.reach in freezer in prep room has build up of ice.

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

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Ra shelled eggs over leafy greens in rear upright refrigerator. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 16 rodent droppings on floor under dish drying rack in rear prep area 10 rodent droppings next to water heater in dry storage area holding reach in freezers. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth spray sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.200+ ppm chlorine in spray bottle used to sanitize bar and tables. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Alex Nash No proof of certified food manager at time of inspection 4 employees working with food. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris. Employee cleaning areas. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and phone on shelf over reach in salad cooler on cook line. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.toaster oven on cook line interior soiled with burnt on debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep table in rear prep area. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 47 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage and single service shelves, 6 rodent droppings on top of water heater, 7 rodent droppings on floor next to reach in cooler, 13 rodent droppings on floor under 3 compartment sink opposite cook line, 3 rodent droppings in baking station area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: 3 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink, 4 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf in rear prep area, 1 rodent dropping under shelf with C02 tank in kitchen, 3 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler on cookline.. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes leading to ceiling in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Cleaned some rub marks but more detail needed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2022. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in reach in freezer in dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled interior with burnt on food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 47 rodent droppings on floor under dry storage and single service shelves, 6 rodent droppings on top of water heater, 7 rodent droppings on floor next to reach in cooler, 13 rodent droppings on floor under 3 compartment sink opposite cook line, 3 rodent droppings in baking station area.

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes leading to ceiling in dry storage area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 47F on counter. Employee put butter in freezer for quick chill. Retemped butter 30 minutes later 41F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ricotta opened 6/28 no date mark. Employee dated ricotta. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaned ice machine during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2022.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in rear. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind clean dish rack.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in reach in freezer in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven soiled interior with burnt on food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in kenmore refrigerator.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

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 soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on stand up two door cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White kenmore stand up freezer.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two door silver stand up cooler.