Pomodora Pizza & Grill, 3055 Cardinal Dr Ste 102, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POMODORA PIZZA & GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3055 Cardinal Dr Ste 102, Vero Bch, FL 32963-4901
License #: 4101027
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 4/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza line and salad cooler
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries on unit expired. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Server area and dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On storage shelf by dishmachine
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80°, held overnight. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food-employee dipping flour with cake tin like pan.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease- heavy on bottom edge.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-grill line.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty container-cocktail type forks between cookline prep stations.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice-wait station by expresso machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-handwash sink at cookline with drain pipes leaking or missing.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Pink liquid in spray bottle stored over reach-in cooler.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Paper copies available for proof. Must have originals and books.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon jug of milk in reach-in cooler..
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored behind raw veal at flat reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. Handwash sink on cookline was disassembled due to water issue.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-left on prep table. Repeat Violation.
3/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by waterheater.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal type containers on clean shelf racks.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-cookline.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of vitamin like tablets stored over cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks loose adjacent to dishwasher.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed melted Clear plastic food container stored over 3 bin sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-sink at cookline. Corrected on site prior to inspectors advisory.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over whole and cut onions in walk-in cooler.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long board at cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink set up for dump station. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods. Raw chicken behind veal-explained potential for possible cross contamination. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-male employees in kitchen.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-long board at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed minimal encrusted material on can opener blade. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers. Middle of cookline coolers-3 metal pans heavily soiled housing knives, forks, spoons.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink set up for dump sink.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken stored behind raw veal on cookline cooler.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Clear plastic container holding garlic knots has several cracks and chips.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair-reach-in cooler on cookline has tape wrapped handle.
  • Critical. Observed moderate amount of encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ToGo containers at salad station.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking pot in basin of handwash sink-facility not open yet.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-Handwashsink located mid kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several cracked light shields in kitchen.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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