Timpano Italian Chophouse, 7488 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIMPANO ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7488 W Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5809878
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 9/28/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Cheese cooler by pizza station .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Handwashing sink by slicer area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Ladies restroom.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable throughout the establishment .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Salad station
  • Observed holes in wall throughout the establishment.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Calamari held less than four hours ,next to fry station .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese in reach in cooler held less than four hours .All phf were iced.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Open package of chicken stored over shrimp in walk in freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mop sink area .
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil at cooks line area . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Raul Matias.
  • Critical - Mushrooms , not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Slicer area.
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on dicer.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime inside soda gun dispensing nozzles.Servers area .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Pizza station and cooks' line area .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease soil deposits.Panini station. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Pizza cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Strawberries at dessert station .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of residue.Salad station.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Bar area by three comp sink .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Breaded olives discarded by operator .
  • Critical - Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibb.Mop sink area .
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Servers area .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil at cooks' line area
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Bar area.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Pasta cooler.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by plates. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cooks' line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime inside soda gun dispensing nozzles.Bar area.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in a dirty container.Fry holders.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease deposits.Grill press in cooks' line.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter held less than four hours in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sauces held less than four hours in cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Cooked pork in no walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.Class K at back of kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.Please sanitize dishes at three comp sink until the rinse cycle 160 degrees F.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented can of artichoke.Operator took can to office to send back to supplier.
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in servers' area.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.Pizza station.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee cutting bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-22-1 Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee touched lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table .
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-38-1 Observed utensils in poor condition.Cambro container. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-15-1 Reach-in cooler covers stored on floor in pizza line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease soil deposits.Panini press.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Pasta station.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen .
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside oven in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 24-09-1 Observed clean equipment stored on door.Tongs in servers' area by bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor.Lids in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 29-17-1 Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by bottles in cooks' line.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Tomatoes in handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cooks' line.
  • Violation: 40-01-1 No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food.Stainless steel cleaner stored by cranberry juice in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-31-2 Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. . For reporting purposes only.Donut fryer.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-20-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented can of artichoke.Operator took can to office to send back to supplier.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in servers' area.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.Pizza station.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee cutting bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee touched lemons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Cambro container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler covers stored on floor in pizza line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease soil deposits.Panini press.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Pasta station.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters in kitchen .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside oven in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on door.Tongs in servers' area by bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Lids in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by bottles in cooks' line.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Tomatoes in handwashing sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cooks' line.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.Stainless steel cleaner stored by cranberry juice in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. . For reporting purposes only.Donut fryer.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
1/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in servers' area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese mix transferred to another cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter held less than four hours in cooks' line.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Cooks' line.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for the three comp sink in bar area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime inside soda gun dispensing nozzles.Servers' area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles.Bar area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease .Grill press in cooks' line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Carts in kitchen.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Cooks' line.
  • Ceiling tile missing.Food storage area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Glass cleaner in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Air freshener in servers' area,
  • Critical. Employees not informed of acceptable sanitary practices.Wash,rinse,sanitize at three comp sink in bar area.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Outer openings protected, presence of insects/rodents.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 18 Old labels stuck to clean dishes.
  • 35 b Base of back door .
  • 22 Soiled material on dishwashing racks .
  • 13 Servers' not wearing hair restraint.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in cooks' line.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham held less than four hours stated the chef who documented temperature at 11.30 a.m.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding units.Desserts station.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.Flour in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Servers'.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.O ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.Sanitize dishes at three comp sink area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cooks' line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime inside soda gun dispensing nozzles.Servers' area and bar area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue throughout the establishment .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Outside ice machine area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Spoons in servers' area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers.Dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed no hood suppression system nozzles under desserts station.. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked .For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.Bar tender has to be trained on washing dishes.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable throughout the establishment.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles moldy air conditioning vent covers in dish room and throughout the establishment.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Shrimp held less than four hours taken to the walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Baking soda in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Cooked tomatoes on prep rack.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee cutting lemons in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint including servers .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable throughout the establishment.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Cambro dishes in storage area.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk -in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Pizza statio.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime inside soda gun holster in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease Pannini press in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets in kitchen.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Base of back door.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor in walk in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling tile not in place by the pots in dish room .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles moldy air conditioning vent covers in dish room and throughout the establishment.
  • Critical. Employee not familiar with the correct strip to use for the sanitizer.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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