Laurel, Sarasota County

ANITA'S RESTAURANT

441 S TAMIAMI TRL, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Dec 20, 2023
City
Laurel
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22526774

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of garbanzo beans in the dry storage area. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of eggplant purée in the dry storage area. The operator discarded the canned foods. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22526778

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a bucket containing a chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm stored over reach in cooler drawers on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm and properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22526782

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

05-06-4

Detail 22526780

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer off by approximately 20F.

53B-13-5

Detail 22526777

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22526773

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad held for more than 24 hours not date marked. Observed Krab salad held for more than 24 hour not date marked. The operator placed date marks on the above items. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22526779

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22526783

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and backpacks hanging on a rack with clean equipment. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22526775

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 22526776

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the handwashing sink faucet in the prep area in disrepair.

21-03-4

Detail 22526781

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at the entrance to the cook line. The operator discarded the solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 16

08A-02-6

Detail 22206031

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unpackaged raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken Pattie's in the walk in freezer. Observed raw beef removed from the original packaging stored over cooked meatballs in the walk in freezer.

41-27-4

Detail 22206032

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution for wiping cloths over 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22206037

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

14-16-4

Detail 22206029

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed melted plastic food container stored with clean equipment. The operator removed the food container for uses other than food contact. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22206027

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for wiping cloth sanitizer buckets.

53A-05-6

Detail 22206040

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 22206033

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 22206030

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.

21-17-4

Detail 22206035

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the storage closet. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22206039

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored in a container with biscuit mix and grits mix. The operator properly stored the employee keys. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22206038

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

10-01-5

Detail 22206036

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop used for sugar not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22206042

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 22206028

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for the handwashing sink on the cook line.

12B-13-4

Detail 22206041

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee beverage stored in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site

33-30-4

Detail 22206034

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed metal shelving stored in the dumpster area.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 21817843

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. Operator properly store the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21817847

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the cooked ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21817853

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

22-02-4

Detail 21817841

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21817845

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse off a spatula in the hand sink on the cook line. Educated operator the hand sink is for handwashing only. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21817849

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink on the cook line. Operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21817844

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21817848

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages stored on and above food preparation tables. Operator discarded the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21817846

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and backpacks stored on a wire rack storing clean dishes and utensils. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in the prep area.

29-09-4

Detail 21817850

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed the faucet missing at the hand sink in the prep area.

35B-02-4

Detail 21817852

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on prep table in the prep area near the can opener. Operator removed the bug zapper. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 21817851

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach in cooler drawers containing food. Operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21817842

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on a cutting board on the cook line. Operator properly stored the wiping cloth.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-18-4

Detail 21303163

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee touching apron while cooking on cook line. Educated employee on proper hand washing protocol. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21303161

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in bowl of floor mixer in prep area. Operator cleaned bowl. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21303164

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available to check sanitizer levels.

03F-10-5

Detail 21303166

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw shell eggs held at room temperature with no written plan for time as public health control. Operator stated the eggs were out for an hour. Operator moved eggs to cooler. Operator was given time as public health control sheet. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 21303165

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above hand wash sink in dish area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21303167

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with cut marks.

14-11-5

Detail 21303160

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach in cooler behind service line with torn gasket.

10-01-5

Detail 21303162

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching sugar in prep area. Operator moved handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 21303169

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on food prep table. Operator moved bug zapper. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 21303168

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water in hand wash sink in dish area draining slowly.

Jan 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 20792824

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger stored with cooked sliced turkey. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 20792819

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Stopped employee and corrected immediately. Discussed with all present including operator about hand washing protocol. Emailed proper hand washing to operator.

41-10-4

Detail 20792827

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical with single serve storage bags. Operator moved chemical. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20792814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self serve soda dispenser with build up around soda nozzles.

41-17-4

Detail 20792817

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20792822

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

14-01-5

Detail 20792818

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go style container in powdered sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20792815

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

36-36-4

Detail 20792825

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed hole in ceiling at hand wash sink in dish area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20792826

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on counters with food prep. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20792821

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweatshirts and cell phones on food prep areas. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20792829

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic storage pans stacked wet. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20792823

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries and bread on Walk in Freezer floor. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20792828

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 20792820

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper on counter where food is prepped. Operator removed zapper. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20792816

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Aug 17, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 20432081

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food like debris. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20432083

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

36-36-4

Detail 20432091

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over dish area.

36-34-5

Detail 20432088

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and dirt like build up on ceiling tiles and vents at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20432090

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in kitchen on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20432085

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet.

14-69-4

Detail 20432086

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

33-11-4

Detail 20432084

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 20432092

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20432089

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted to go containers. observed coffee filters not protected. Operator covered with lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20432087

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice tea on counter not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20432082

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved wet wiping clothes to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation