Bistro Mezzaluna, 1821 Se 10 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BISTRO MEZZALUNA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1821 Se 10 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1622925
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Small flies at wait station **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live Roach found at Wait station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
11/04/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dish Machine chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen. COS.
  • Basic - Observed: Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At dish machine.
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over oysters. COS.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. KITCHEN PREP AREA
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BINS OF SPICES
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. SALAD STATION
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. ROOF ACCESS DOOR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. GRILLED BEETS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. KITCHEN
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK BINS
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Grease re cyclle bin not on proper pad.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS and MENS RESTROOMS.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HALF and HALF Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HAND SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOP SINK.
9/14/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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