Carmela's, 1819 W Sr 434, Longwood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARMELA'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1819 W Sr 434, Longwood, FL 32750
License #: 6904535
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 01/19/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers
01/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
10/04/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg plant and ham found at 70 degrees in the egg plant cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta and salami found at 57 degrees in the pasta cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese pizza found at 79 degrees.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Egg plant cooler maintaining at 60 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad cooler maintaining at 59 degrees
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. +10 degrees
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed air filter for ice machine soiled with accumulated dust.
10/01/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Scooping ice
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in the missing grout on the floor throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation. Must be in compliance by the next routine inspection
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Beverage cooler in wait staff area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of pizza cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice machine air filter soiled with accumulated dust. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pizza cooler.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water standing in cracks of tile flooring throughout kitchen.
10/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Found at 50 degrees and raw chicken found at 55 degrees.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cook line cooler across from 6 Burner stove. Manager removed all items out of unit and placed them into walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pizza cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. Three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Drain by warewash machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water standing in cracks of tile flooring throughout kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Warewash area
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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