Little Italy Restaurant And Pizzeria Inc, 111-7 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: LITTLE ITALY RESTAURANT AND PIZZERIA INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 111-7 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2973
License #: 4701682
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 6/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Food stored in unapproved container. Lasagna in chicken box. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and eggplant at 60° less than 4 hours. Brought to 41° during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks on storage shelf not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet while prepping foods.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline make table unit ambient temperature at 50?.
  • Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Kitchen lighting dim.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage and walk in cooler shelves.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching bread crumbs.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Reuse of paper towels in bread baskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly by 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Many foods stored in walk in freezer uncovered cooked ground beef, raw chicken, etc.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading
  • High Priority - Butter re-served to customers.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cortaid antibiotic stored on dry storage shelf.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bare hand contact with bread that's not heated. Gloves will be used until AOP is approved.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several Foods at cookline make table. See temperature chart.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw calamari and raw chicken stored over tomatoes.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Not accurate to -3.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Mop hanging across hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used as basting brush.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, sausage and soup in walk in cooler.
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing in storage area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food SUGAR not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in cup of soda holster in bar area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Bottle of glass cleaner in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bag of flour open not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. Light out over 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dusty fan guard on fans in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler door.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice bin in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (milk) held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken on shelf in walk in freezer not covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS UNDER FLOORS ADJACENT TO BEVERAGE COOLER
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON GASKET ON PIZZA LINE
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON SHELVES AND FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - OBSERVED CRACKED EGGS STORED WITH OTHER EGGS IN REACH-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED EGREGIOUS ODOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREP WEARING WATCH
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT
  • Critical - OBSERVED FETA CHEESE IN REACH-IN COOLER BY DISH AREA, NOT MAINTAINED AT 41 DEGREES OR BELOW - COS
  • OBSERVED GASKET FORN ON REACH-IN ON LINE
  • OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO DATE MARK ON LUNCH MEAT, LASAGNA, SAUSAGE, AND SPINACH IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO LID ON RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE'S RESTROOM
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO DISH AREA
  • OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN DRY STORAGE ON SPEED REACK
  • Critical - OBSERVED SLIMEY BUILDUP ON ICE MACHINE
  • OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN MEN'S RESTROOM
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED CANNELONI, SAUSAGE, SPINACH, MARINARA IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED DRINK IN FOOD PREP AREA
  • OBSERVED URINAL LEAKING ON FLOOR IN MENS RESTROOM
  • OBSERVED WALLS/CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
  • OBSERVED WASTELINE RUNNING THROUGH ICE BIN AT BAR
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar.
  • Observed (2) employees with no hair restraint in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink on wooden prep table.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee wearing watch.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda syrup. bar.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed mold-like substance on the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bread at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken, walk-in freezer.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Glasses at bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee go from dirty dishes to clean dishes, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ice cream stored on floor of walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed lemons stored in ice used for drinks at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chicken and beef in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar?
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 11-22-10.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11-22-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 11-22-10.
11/22/2010Routine - 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; pasta in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; buckets of sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; box of ravioli in walk in freezer.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bar.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11-22-10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 11-22-10.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food butter cold held at 71 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cheese cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pizza prep table at 50 F.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in open original cans.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of dishwasher encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food butter cold held at 60 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food butter cold held at 72 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food bad in wait station.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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