Pastabilities & More, 16541 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Pastabilities & More
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16541 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
License #: 4601996
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers--light bulbs above ice machine/walk in cooler entrance and kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust behind reach in cooler near dishwash area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in back dry storage across from ice machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed metal 10 oz cans used to store food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed cooling in too deep plastic containers in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked foods in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed metal container of raw shrimp stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves at cookline soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in back dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 3lb 3oz can of Ottimo Ripe Pitted Olives.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed buildup of dead moths and Mosquitos on and around Splenda sweetener packets and cooking oil near back exit door.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Certification for Vassilios Tsaganis expired 01/09/13.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked foods in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Dish racks stored on floor.
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves at cookline soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back food prep area and above walk in cooler entrance.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cuts in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Employee restroom.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked foods in Walkman in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint for cook.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor in cookline area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wer wiping cloth stored on cutting board.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs stored above sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta walk in cooler
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw whole shell eggs stored on top of tartar sauce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells - in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - soup in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - meatballs and meatsauce in steam table on cookline. Corrected On Site.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - employee restroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice - seafood in reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw eggs stored over pasta in tall reach-in cooler next to mixer in prep. room, ground beef over tomatoe sauce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location - ice scoop stored on top surface of ice machine with dust residue on it.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers - in back prep. aa room and in back storage room above ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on top of reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - employee handling cooked spaguetti for plating with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 - server dropping off dirty dishes then going onto food prep. (drinks) without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on cookline. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2011Routine - 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.pasta walk in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour container
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw hamburg and raw pork stored on same container Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice - seafood in cookline reach-in cooler stored in melted ice with bag full of water on top.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw beef stored with carrots and sauce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up - reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - by cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - employee restroom.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area - sanitizing bucket stored on prep. counter next to bucket with tongs and utensils.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle - on dry storage rack
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - boxes containing food ofloor of walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed employee handle bread with bare hands for immidiate service. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine in back room.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair - back two compartment sink missing tube that discharges into mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - washing and storing tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen - 4 by garbage can. Corrected On Site. Manager closed screen on door that leads to outside.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed - 50-100ppm. found at 200+ppm in sanitizing bucket on cookline.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - tomatoe, meat sauces, pasta in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - fried egg plant. Corrected On Site. product was disgarded.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method - large garbage can buckets covered by pan.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation-raw chicken above raw beef in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - potatoes in walk-in, poultry boxes in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area - tomatoe sauce, raw fish in walk-in cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container - large white rubbermaid container in back storage room.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water or soap after handling raw chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - at end of cookline.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor - under cookline equipment.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 3/1/09.
12/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. NO PHF AT THIS INSPECTION
  • Critical. OBSERVED HANDWASH SIGN MISSING AT HANDSINKS
  • FA GUARD WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BACK HAS A DUST LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILDUP
  • Critical. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER VASSILIOS TSAGANS SAFE STAFF 1/09/09
7/15/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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