Benedettos Steakhouse Martini Bar, 300 W Retta Esplande, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BENEDETTOS STEAKHOUSE MARTINI BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 300 W Retta Esplande, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1800013
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 09/29/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken interior lid exposed insulation
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.observed broken gaskets n 2dr glas true
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.w lkin fre3zer door
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin freezer
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. observed 0 ppm Corrected On Site. dishmachine 100ppm
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. stored behind conduit
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles dishroom
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.old equipent in landing area
09/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn and in disrepair. upon callback gaskets ordered
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed continental 3 dr unit /cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upon callback gaskets ordered
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dishwasher aa has several broken tile upon callback scheduled for week of 3.22.2010
3/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.2dr bx rear of kitchen
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair sheet metal exposed and hang outward on walkin door
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn and in disrepair.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed continental 3 dr unit /cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster. deck area
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee bathroom
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1live roach in wall of dishwasher area
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dishwasher aa has several broken tile
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. employee bathroom
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-08-1 No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.2dr bx rear of kitchen
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. bulk food lid crackec and broken
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair sheet metal exposed and hang outward on walkin door
  • Observed continental 3 dr unit /cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn and in disrepair.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. observrd o ppm
  • Critical. Observed interior of true 1dr ss reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. deck area
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee bathroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 in utilty room , I1under soda coompressot, 1 in front of walkin
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1live roach in wall of dishwasher area
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dishwasher aa has several broken tile
  • Observed hole in wall. employee bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/3/2010Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw seafood and raw beef over raw pork in front line-meats cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw seafood over cooked pasta in front line-seafoods cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and hood filters above grills and saute station
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. deck and inside bars
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. deck and inside bars
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline, dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom and garbage spilling onto ground.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dish area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. saute station area
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef stored over cooked pasta in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook cutting lettuce. Corrected On Site. gloves utilized
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. cook washed and rinsed pan but did not sanitize prior to use.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters above broiler
  • Critical. Observed numerous automatic paper towel dispensers not operating. dead batteries
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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