Puccini's, 2881 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Puccini's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2881 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6804689
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Observed case of straws, plastic knives stored on floor of dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed frozen products thawing on counter at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Observed wall behind grill area with built up grease.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Observed employee put new gloves on without washing hands prior to food preparation.
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dust on ice machine filter.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice cream freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer, light burned out.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of sticky residue on soda pump motors.
  • Basic - Small Hole in wall near reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled with debris.
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dust on portable floor fan in kitchen.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair, in corner. Paint and wall damage in corner wall of kitchen near slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelf with white residue build up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor of nonworking walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer outside soiled with accumulation of food residue on bottom shelf.
  • Observed wall next to reachin cooler with rough surface holes.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory near three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black residue on sandwiche press in kitchen.
  • Observed flaking paint in corner of wall near produce sink.
  • Observed golf ball sized hole in wall at edge of reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Packages of cheese and salami in walkin cooler.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Covers for walkin cooler cooling unit fans.
  • Observed build-up dust on top of ice cream machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. 4/16/12 This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave with food debris in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on wire rack in walkin cooler.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black residue in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair next to reach in cooler, holes.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine dated 5/09.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust and grime on legs of small table in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed two live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall in disrepair next to reachin cooler.
  • Spatulas with black residue buildup in plastic container near shake mixer.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on door frame of upright reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage. Bagged garbage on ground around dumpster.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water for ice cream scoops is murky with food debris.
  • Critical - Observed live fly in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items, box of drink cups, stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, deli reachin cooler gaskets torn.
  • Observed build-up of dust on floor fan in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Observed build-up of ice on food boxes in walkin freezer.
  • Observed wall behind slicer soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Light not functioning walkin freezer.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup on floor in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reachin cooler in kitchen is torn.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walkin cooler ceiling with accumulated condensate .
7/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity, icecream debris in dipper well.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted black material on sandwiche presses.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in plastic container on clean equipment rack with residue buildup inside. Corrected On Site.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Cooked chicken on prep table in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in upright outside freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Overhead light over prep tables in kitchen .
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching bread with bare hands while assembling a sandwiche . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave has food debris .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black residue buildup on outside edges of sandwiche press.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Spoons at icecream station not inverted .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Four boxrs of single service bowls on floor in outside storage shed.
  • Observed accumluation of ice around inside doorframe of walkin freezer .
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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