Bella Mia Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 5917 Manatee Ave W Ste 401, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BELLA MIA PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5917 Manatee Ave W Ste 401, Bradenton, FL 34209
License #: 5105070
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 3/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor surrounding deep fryer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris next to three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bag of onions stored on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface( outside of gray sugar/salt containers).
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bag of onions stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit(prep cooler)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored inside handsink located next to dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at prep cooler located next to dough maker.
  • Violation: 24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed cooking utensils stored inside metal pan and not stored handle side up.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Observed employee training incomplete. Observed safestaff books, but establishment failed lacking current completed certificates.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed cooking utensils stored inside metal pan and not stored handle side up.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit across from steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at prep cooler located next to dough maker.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under handsink next to three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach in back of prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee training incomplete. Observed safestaff books, but establishment failed lacking current completed certificates.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor surrounding dough maker Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and sides of deep fryer and stove top.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under deep fryer, observed one live roach crawling behind pizza prep cooler,and observed 6 live roaches crawling around dishwwash area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by alluminum to go containers Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions(dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions(front handsink ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of dust on fan that is stored on top of food prep table.
  • Observed build-up of grease in between cooking equiptment
  • Critical - Observed employee drying clean pans inside handsink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean pans stored in handsink at dishwash area
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture(pipe line under three compartment sink)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink at cookline/dish sink area lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at salad prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Employee states unit last used yesterday. Debris is dried up on food press spikes and surrounding components.
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf of reach in cooler above spinach, cheese, pepperoni. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up 2 fans blowing over food prep surfaces in kitchen. Heavy buildup of flour/dust on fan covers and base units.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions on cookline by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Glass door unit hanging clip empty. Thermometer no longer attached.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wall-mounted wire racks for dish storage/drying over 3 compartment sink heavily rusted.
  • Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while battering foods at prep table.
  • Observed clean lids, pans, containers stored at far left of wall racks over 3 compartment sink where flour dust from nearby mixer it covering items. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [garlic in oil on cookline counter at 71degF] Corrected On Site.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under oven shelf has old food debris buildup
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. line coolers have old food debris
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. badly groved
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. dry crusted food debris
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. spray bottles on cook line
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives stored between table and line
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. shelf above stove covered in foil torn worn and old food debris
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plant foods stored in reused ricotta containers.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Minced garlic in oil at 68degF in container on prep table.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice chute of soda machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Wire shelving above sandwich bar cooler and throughout kitchen on cookline has dust residue build-up. Inverted take-out containers stored directly on dusty shelving.
  • Critical. Observed flour build-up on clean lids, other kitchen container items and drying rack over dish machine near mixer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer near dry storage room soiled with accumulation of food residue on bottom shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on vent to left of baine marie table.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on lower shelf of baine marie table where clean pans are stored.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. Woman's toilet handle in disrepair; dangling from unit, not easily flushable.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid with trash inside. Dumpsters are shared with several tenants.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster is shared with several tenants.
  • Observed garbage on the ground around mop sink behind establishment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over pizza prep table.
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. New employees and delivery drivers need training.
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed eggs stored over cooked pastas in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Flour sacks, canned goods, salt, dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered styrofoam cup on shelving above pizza preparation table, employee drinking from it. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler, tall, 2 door TRUE.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Very heavy buildup of debris on grey plastic storage containers for flour, sugar, salt.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzle at soda machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue Freezer has food debris buildup on bottom shelf.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two uncovered drinks on shelf above steam table.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on shelf above mixer.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Dry storage room, 2 fresh droppings on shelf by canned goods, and two on floor same location. Removed by operator. [next day callback per D Tartaglione] This violation must be corrected by : 2/2/10.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.[by deep fryer]
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwash area.
  • Ceiling tiles have some holes in back storage area near walkin cooler.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pastas, chicken, veal, ect. reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Hallway outside walkin cooler, boxes of pastas.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Tomatoes, walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. [large whirlpool]
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Hallway by dry storage room.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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