Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria, 4236 20th St, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4236 20th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: (813)307-6400
License #: 4100091
Licensee name: TAMPA SPORTS SERVICE INC
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer at 0ppm. Corrected to 50-100ppm. Hose was not making contact with sanitizer causing an air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink .
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cut produce items in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers by dish area
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoops in ricotta at pizza station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs, flour bulk containers
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server used to fill wiping bucket **Corrected On-Site**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Fryer oil stored o floor in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not sanitizing. 0ppm chlorine. House line not pulling sanitizer. Corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic containers
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on dry dish shelf
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza line cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over 2liter bottles of soda and ice cream mix **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm. Corrected to 50-100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubes of ground beef on floor of walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's Restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside faucet.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by back door in 3 bin sink area blocked by cart. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation - corrected on site when manager returned from market.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-heavy black etc on board.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink in slicer area prep.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 95F.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal items stored over food prep area. Keys and cell phone over pizza prep area.
  • Critical - Observed soap in sanitizer dispenser-marked sanitizer.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup outer eedges of drink ice bin by back door.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-on table by canopener. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- pizza peel splintered
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material mildly on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.- flour
  • Critical - Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.- sanitizer bucket chlorine at 200+ ppm
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.- togo containers not stored inverted
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.-onions- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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.-cheese- Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.- operator will use three compartment sink to sanitizer until proper strength at dishmachine is reached.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.- chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.- lines under ice bin
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - educated on AOP.-Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.- on order
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.- salt
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee fail to wash hands after handling soiled dishes thrn clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical - Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./eggplant manager discarded on site Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit./55 degrees f-calibrated to 32 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./containers of sauce walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./scoop in sugar
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed reach in cooler 1 cooks line not maintaining 41 degrees f establishment has ample refrigeration
  • Observed cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage/bulk product
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./to go containers storage area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./reach in cooler 1
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./front pizza line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooks line utensils in water at 77 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./drink station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine/ test strips all wet not able to utilize Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength./primed air bubble out Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair./by walk in cooler Repeat Violation.extended from 12/2/09
  • Observed wall in disrepair./several tiles missing on wall by pass through from kitchen to cook line
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment./raid insect spray
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible./ blocked by back door being propped open For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use./ dough mixer For reporting purposes only. already sent as other on call back 12/2/09
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period./for tall reach in For reporting purposes only.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair./right side outside walk in cooler/observed still in disrepair / still in disrepair waiting for extra $ to repair
  • Critical. Violation: 47-05-2 Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. /by dough mixer For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-05-2 Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. /by marinator For reporting purposes only.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mildly encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./aluminum to go containers in storage not inverted or in plastic
  • Observed wall in disrepair./right side outside walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. /by marinator For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. /by dough mixer For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification./Michael Kennelly 11/12/07 National Registry
  • 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. employee training sa staff
9/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/10/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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