Gondolier Pizza, 674 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GONDOLIER PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 674 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Bch, FL 33767
License #: 6211422
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2014 food service license is displayed at the entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. (3 bay sink with soap water in right bay, sanitizer in center bay, left bay holding cleaned container for drying. ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. (Box of chicken on walk in freezer floor.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (Dessert utensils in 80°F at front line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Mens room) **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. (Light turned on for several minutes. Bulbs did not light up beyond a red haze.) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0pom chlorine) **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Container of flour stored on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. (Raw chicken on skewers above ground beef in walk in cooler.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. (Container of meat sauce in walk in unit dated 11/4) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. (At wiping cloth buckets) **Warning**
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. (5 employees observed handling food. No Certified Food Manager present. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. (Reads 40°F in ice bath) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.server area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use block scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between tables **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.spoon and soup bowl **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook, servers making toast
  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers.raw fish over cooked beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts in dessert case
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.to rinse lid that fell on floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Servers and dish washer
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.on keg cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.shelled eggs over Alfredo sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts in dessert case cannoli, cheese cake, rice pudding **Repeat Violation**
7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.plastic jug of dressing in walk in cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at sink by office door **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.upright by pizza table **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.waitstaff area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked gyro meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart.65? in gyro cooker not turned on **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers.poultry in top drawer, seafood in bottom **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.cook on line, cracking eggs, wiping gloved hand on towel on waist, not washing hands or changing gloves as needed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.cookline bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts in front case **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.sausage on counter at 105? **Corrected On-Site**
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons in wait area
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. cracked eggs and then picked up cooked bacon. wiped gloved hands in apron, did not switch gloves and wash hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. rae chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. pizza prep area
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[cook after cracking eggs, got white on hands, wiped hands on cloth hanging on front of apron]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[upright freezer]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[beef behind sliced cheese] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[desserts in case]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[keep all handles going same way] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.[waffle mix]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[cooked potatos on counter 94 degrees f ] Corrected On Site. reheated on grill
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. waitstaff Corrected On Site.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2/15/2012.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 2/15/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. Corrected On Site. filled out with inspector today
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[door handle on dough cooler]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese in dough cooler 45 degrees F moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[potentially hazardous food in small reach in cooler 44-45 degrees F] This violation must be corrected by : 12/14/11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[reach in on cookline potentially hazardous food 43-54 degrees, gets warmer to right side] This violation must be corrected by : 12/14/11.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[desserts in dessert case] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[lunchon meats and cheeses in walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.manager came to work 9:30, establishment opens 8 am
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[at sink by back door]
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Corrected On Site. manager came in and provided.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[handle on door to upright ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese and pancake mix in upright reachin 46 degrees --moved to working cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[pancake batter on counter] Corrected On Site.mover to reachin
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[desserts in case]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[cakes in walkin freezer]
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[handling broccoli after washed] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[server and hostess handling bread and toast] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[in cooler drawers ]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[at ice machine ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[garlc in oil] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[handle on dough reachin ]
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[handle on upright pizza dough reachin ]
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/18/11.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[cups in spices ] Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.[on cookline ] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[handle on upright pizza dough reachin ]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 2/18/11.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.[inspector gave one to hang till menu can be fixed]
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.[block on cookline ]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[upright by dishmachiine ]
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. lt container
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of cracks
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. breadsticks cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife near hot holding unit
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. beans/peas
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of cracks
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. outside near walk in coolers
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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