Little Italy, 1329 St Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LITTLE ITALY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1329 St Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
License #: 6602009
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 4/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Garlic powder
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beal over sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near dish machine not functional
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Spice container on cook line
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Run racks on dish machine
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw beef over shrimp
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./tall wood blick chipping/molded utilized to pound veal-not smooth durable non absorbant or easily cleanable
  • Observed broken/chipped tiles several throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period/across back wall kitchen area for fan For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./bulk sugar kitchen area
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./in several reach in coolers/freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated on kitchen floor under all equipment
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./cup as scoop for bulk sugar
  • Critical - Observed interior of all reach-in coolers heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of walk in cooler moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue./all shelving
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./pizza boxes Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.to 50 ppm
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.front line sandwich make cooler found at 55F. This violation must be corrected by : 07/20/12./sandwich line cooler not being utilized at this time technicion coming this afternoon-sandwiches being made in back kitchen from prep cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.front line sandwich cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at the bottom of door
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning.storage room
7/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.front line sandwich make cooler found at 55F. This violation must be corrected by : 07/20/12.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.salad cooler ambient temperature 66F. st the end of inspection found unit at 39F.
  • Light not functioning.storage room
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.4 door RIC
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.front line sandwich cooler
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.touching cooked garlic knots with bare hands
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all sliced deli meats and sliced cheese found at 50F.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pasta in salad cooler found at 59F. no other phf's in unit.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.dates on sliced deli meats are 9th and 10th found on the 19th
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.foil containers on the cook line
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap at the bottom of door
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.cooked pasta in ricotta cheese containers on cook line.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, can opener blade a large knick in blade.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed cook line reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine sanitizer in dish machine tested at above 200 ppm.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle's, one containing purple substance and one containing clear substance- cook identfied purple substance as degreaser and wasn't able to identify the clear substance.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 5 employees on duty at the time of inspection.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 5 employees on duty at the time of inspection.
  • Observed cook line reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, can opener blade a large knick in blade.
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine sanitizer in dish machine tested at above 200 ppm.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle's, one containing purple substance and one containing clear substance- cook identfied purple substance as degreaser and wasn't able to identify the clear substance.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, tested at 200 ppm in the 3 bay sink.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, decorative roof above pizza oven.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, sandwich make unit.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination, employee drink cup on cookline make area nextt to cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, pizza/sandwich make area wiping cloths tested at 200 ppm chlorine. Corrected On Site, retested at 50 ppm.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, rear exit.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.extended from Administrative action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. MUST MANUALLY SANITIZE UNTIL PROPER PPM IS DISPENSING
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location at time of inspection with 4 or more employees
  • 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 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./by hot water heater
  • Observed hole in wall./on oven left side pizza table line
  • Critical - Observed interior of tall 4 door reach-in cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./employee sink
  • Critical - Observed moderately encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/employee handsink faucet corroded
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./cell phone plug in above the pizza prep table on wire shelf
  • observed clean glasses stored on soiled pizza box reach in 4 door cooler
3/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, one case of veal and a hotel pan of ground beef on the floor under the walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, server wearing bracelets while ladeling soup.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, server wearing artificial nails ladeling soup without wearing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, both cook's with loose unrestrained hair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, blue "Roughneck" storage bin used to store shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, 2 door stand up unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet drink glasses stacked on top if each at the server station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, 2 cans of mushrooms draining on handwash sink basin edge.
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, mop sink/storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulated dirt, mop sink/dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with moderatly accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable, accousticle "office" type ceiling tiles installed in kitchen and pizza make area.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained, heavy accumulation of cigarette butts and straws outside the rear exit door. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, wet mop stored mop head down in mop bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet in kitchen ceiling. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
11/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor, 2 cases of romano cheese under shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed during callback inspection 1 case of veal and a hotel pan of ground beef on the floor under the walk in cooler shelf.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint, server with loose unrestrained hair removing slice of pizza from oven and putting it on a plate. Corrected On Site. Observed during callback inspection cook with loose unstrained hair
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, green Sterilite bin used to store cooked meatballs in the walk in cooler. Observed during callback inspection shredded cheese stored in blue "Roughneck" bins.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, 2 door stand up unit.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed walk in cooler gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, plastic drink glasses stacked on top of each other at the server station.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryer's.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair, mop sink/storage room.
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed door wall heavily soiled with accumulated dirt, mop sink/dry storage room.
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Violation: 37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable, accousticle "office" type ceiling til installed in kitchen and pizza make area.
  • Violation: 42-02-1 Walking or driving surfaces not maintained, heavy accumulation pf cigarette butts, straws, and garbage outside rear exit.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop's not hung to dry, 2 mops in bucket of filthy water. Observed during callback wet mop stored in mop bucket.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-07-2 Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet in kitchen ceiling. For reporting purposes only.
11/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shredded cheese in tub at the pizza make area is at 66 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, 2 cases of romano cheese under shelves in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, server with loose unrestrained hair removing slice of pizza from oven and putting it on a plate. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, piece of marble at pizza make unit is cracked and food debris is accumulated in them.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, front counter salad/sandwich make unit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, green Sterilite bin used to store cooked meatballs in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, 2 door stand up unit.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup on inside of ice bin door.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of bulk food storage bins.
  • Observed salad/sandwich make unit, 2 door stand up unit, and beer cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, plastic drink glasses stacked on top of each other at the server station.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, knives on cookline.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryer's.
  • Observed black grime accumulated on kitchen floor, all edges, corners and area around the mixer.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, mop sink/storage room.
  • Observed door wall heavily soiled with accumulated dirt, mop sink/dry storage room.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable, accousticle "office" type ceiling til installed in kitchen and pizza make area.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained, heavy accumulation pf cigarette butts, straws, and garbage outside rear exit.
  • Wet mop's not hung to dry, 2 mops in bucket of filthy water.
  • Critical. Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet in kitchen ceiling. For reporting purposes only.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. One container of ricotta cheese held in cooler on rear cook line.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil holding near pizza make area. Advised quick chill or add to 4 hour plan.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw shell eggs on high shelf in walk-in cooler over raw ground beef and other ready to eat foods.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair-interior of ice machine has duct tape used as sealent on interior of ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-several clothsvleft out on tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wall behind pizza oven-heavily soiled with dust, dirt and beaded grease.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters and surrounding flat surfaces moderatly soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-accousticle type tyles in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Test strips turned very dark blue showing 200 ppm plus.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked italian sausage,cooked pasta,cooked chicken in the walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. italian sausage and shredded cheese in pizz make cooler. Corrected On Site.recommend rapid chill
  • Critical. Observed raw raw seafood stored bread and cooked italian sausage in the RIF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Cup being used as a scoop for ice
  • Observed interior ice machine cracked and duct tape being used as a seal. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cook line RIC on pizza line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.RIC on pizza line
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized chill wand not stored protected from contaimination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.floor tiles busted in front of walkin cooler,4 door RIC on cook line,
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryers
  • Observed 3 large holes in wall.mop room
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.by prep cooler on cook line
12/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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