DOLCE ITALIA

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in 70F water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket on the reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a chlorine solution sanitizer bucket stored with canned tomatoes in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth towels used to cover bread in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta date marked 11/27. The operator discarded the pasta. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked pasta date marked 11/27. The operator discarded the pasta. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed an empty bucket of chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine. The operator replaced with a full bucket. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding) out of refrigeration on a food prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the foods have been held less than one hour. The operator placed the above foods in a cold holding unit. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth quaternary solution at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic portion cup used as a scoop for salt in the kitchen. The operator removed the portion cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed a wiping cloth used to cover bread in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed snapper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the packaged snapper. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ladle stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly store the ladle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade plastic bag used to store bread in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pasta date marked 6/6/2023 in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the cooked pasta. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked pasta date marked 6/6/2023 in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the cooked pasta. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution above 200ppm. Operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Operator the slicer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

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.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator was printed a consumer advisory notice. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins with no handle used as a scoop for salt and pepper. Operator removed the plastic ramekins. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle not stored above the ice in the ice machine. Operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat marinara sauce in the reach in cooler. Operator properly stored the unwashed tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the refrigerator in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Observed the slicer soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand sink in the dish area. Operator provided the hand sink with soap. 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. Observed butter and cooked beans held for time as public health control with no written plan. Operator was emailed time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from packaging prior to thawing.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food prep area. Operator discarded the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwaves in the kitchen soiled with food debris.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed butter and cooked beans stored near hand sink in the kitchen exposed to splash. Operator properly stored the food products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.