Positano Ristorante Italiano, 3309 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POSITANO RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3309 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6214870
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 09/24/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese in 3door cooler by glass door cooler Corrected On Site...moved to working cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...salad cooler--all phf removed --cooler turned up
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--2door cooler by 2door freezer----raw beef stored above seafood
  • Observed saute cooler top lid handle broken
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water residue --left wine cooler at bar.
  • Observed build-up of grease on side of fryer.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...handsink faucet broken by bread drawers
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture..under rightside of 3bay sink.
  • Critical. Handsink by bread drawers lacking paper towels.
  • Critical. Handsink by 3bay lacking paper towels.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryer.
  • Observed black substance accumulated on kitchen floor...under pans shelves by cans shelves
  • Observed wall in disrepair...coving tile broken under rightside of 3bay sink...and hole by 2door freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...around dishmachine area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind chest freezer by salad cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris...behind cooking equipment and on lower section of hood.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dirt---walkway by cook's line.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair...above kitchen door--tile water damage, hole in tile by sodabox rack.
09/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.[pan of lazagna 52 degrees, pot of sauce 49 degreessee stop sale]
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[personel items keys,cigarette stored on food product ]
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.[storage containers soiled]
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.[on rack by open back door] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[poultry over eggplant ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[cases of can goods in dish room]
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.[in bread draw]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[in red pepper] Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[on top of ice machine ]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop in wait station on soda drain]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[when stirred pasta used fork and hand]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[slicing bread]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[slicer missing guard] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets throughout . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[tracks in first upright cooler ]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood and filters] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.[clean pots on floor under dishmachiine ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[by mop sink]
  • Observed hole in wall.[under dishmachiine ]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[around cooking area and throughout ] Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[broken over prep area]
  • Critical. Observed drapes/hangings obscuring exit door.mop bucketFor reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/12/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.67 degrees butter on counter
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.scallops, shrimp reachin on cookline 45 deges
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin on cookline
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.throughout
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sugar bin--product is clumpped, container is soiled
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in bag products Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.tongs hung on oven door Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.at bar
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.scer missing guard Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.throughout
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.at bar
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.pot on floor under dishmachiine
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.inside pasta cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink faucet broken on cookline
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.ladies restroom
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's or ladies restroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by trash can at entry to kitchen
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.in kitchen for tv
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(on soda machine drain board)
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.(slicer missing guard)
  • Critical. Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed holes in walls.( throughout kitchen )
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(near slicer)
9/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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