Gourmet Pizza Bistro (The), 7101 Cypress Lake Dr #61, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GOURMET PIZZA BISTRO (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7101 Cypress Lake Dr #61, Fort Myers, FL 33907
License #: 4604882
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. NRFSP certification for manager Patricia Carvell expired 06/03/14.
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag if onions stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not stirred while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Front pizza prep reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outside mop sink/can wash.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near back kitchen exit. **Corrected On-Site**
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm, dish machine.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in the back of the kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Observed scoop inside cheese, reach in cooler near bar counter
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near bar counter used to dump ice.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wiping clean plates/utensils off with cloth towel
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach-in coolers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. edge of white panel inside.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between handling dirty and clean dishes.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza reach-in cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. italian sausage in container of 66 F standing water Corrected On Site. put on sheet tray, then running cold water, then will go in oven
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength - found at 0ppm should be between 50-100ppm. Please set up 3 comp. sink to sanitize food contact surfaces. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink - in 3 comp. sink.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice - server's station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit - pizza in oven found at 98 F.
  • Critical - Proof of required employee training provided - Rodney Doubkeday expired on 9/26/05.
10/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor - soup containers in walk-in cooler. On 8/1/11 callback observed soup container and boxed raw chicken in walk-in cooler floor.
  • Violation: 39-04-1 Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom - men and women's restroom.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom - men and women's restroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - next to 3 comp. sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocket by containers.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - lemons for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - soup containers in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils - employee scooping ice with cups inspead of ice scoop. Corrected On Site.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation - cook, server, dishwasher and driver.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on cookline counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor - food containing buckets on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - butter on cookline counter found at 82 F. Corrected On Site. Time as public health control application given.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - pizza in bottom pizza oven found at 114 F. Corrected On Site. Time as public health control.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - pizza in oven at 88 F. Corrected On Site. Gave time as public health control information.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - dishwasher must wash hands after handling soiled equipment and before putting away clean dishes.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair - on cookline.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - by reach-in cooler.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature - soup on prep. table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - sauce buckets in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - sausage stored in walk-in without cover with distributor's box of basil.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch keys and shorts then, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - before putting on gloves and before handling clean dishes after wipping floors with towel. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored - pizza boxes on top of garbage can.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair - dishmachine leaking onto floor.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture - outside mop sink.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
1/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored--tongs stored on oven door handles.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb of outside mop sink.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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