BRIANDI'S RESTAURANT LLC

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed mattress, umbrellas, and behind dumpster in fenced in rear of restaurant.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods in the walk in cooler with no date markings. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all cooler door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair throughout. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the three compartment sink behind the bar at 0ppm. Bleach was added to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Charles Brandi food manager certification expired 12/21/2024.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored in the floor in the back storage area. Observed raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor behind the bar.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor near the rear exit.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator stated the items have been held in the cooler for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the potentially hazardous foods on ice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods in the walk in cooler prepared onsite for more than 24 hours with no date markings. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in cooler door handles on the cook line soiled with food debris. Observed the microwave door handle soiled with food debris.

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor underneath equipment on the cook line soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the ice machine stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath and behind equipment soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef, raw veal, and raw chicken stored in metal containers on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on the pizza oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready-to-eat Alfredo sauce in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed unwashed lettuce stored over minestrone soup. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at the salad station.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023.

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. Observed sliced cheese not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. 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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared on site not properly date marked in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar and near the salad station.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in the walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen. Observed the floor of the walk in cooler rusted and in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in a plastic container stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored in a metal container stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between the reach in cooler and prep table on the cook line.

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the rear exit screen door does not completely seal when closed.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with mold-like substance, cutting boards throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat 3-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed slicer soiled with green mold like substance. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatballs, soup and pasta in Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler made onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy dust buildup on wall vents in kitchen. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood vents. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed dust buildup on wall vents. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove molding throughout kitchen. Repeat 3-8-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout kitchen under equipment and in Walk-in cooler heavy soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line and kitchen areas. Repeat Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at cooks line and Walk-in cooler interiors and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 3-8-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating license expired 12/1/2022.

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in the kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef and onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at the ice machine. Operator properly stored the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door does not close completely. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and pitted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout the kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator wipe sweet from forehand and then proceeded to work. Had operator to wash hand and explained the importance of washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors rear door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Operator moved . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator confirmed soup more than 24 hours not labeled.

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. Observed employee expired certificate. . Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish area.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors not smooth or easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezers.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior doors of walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door not self closing.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed exterior screen at back door torn, duct tape.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping clothes in use in kitchen. Operator moved to dirty linen.