Amore Brick Oven Pizza, 9903 Gulf Coast Main #115, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: AMORE BRICK OVEN PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9903 Gulf Coast Main #115, Fort Myers, FL 33913
License #: 4606021
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Air conditioner vent covers missing above register area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface of the inside of pizza cooler by pizza oven. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing neat water heater. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Water line on floor of kitchen sickening up several inches not capped off. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza at 73°F on front line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pan and utensils stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 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 - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 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 - 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 - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Dishmachine added and table with sink removed from main kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface of gaskets throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of hood, and under cookline.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing in back kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand sanitizer at handsink by oven **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by pizza oven.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to hold pan. **Corrected On-Site**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface of drawer reachin cooler by stove, also on doors of other coolers and stove .
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food -cheese- stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture above hot water heater
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Sausage thawing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface of reach-in cooler doors and on all cooking equipment/sinks. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand sanitizer at handsink by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Encrusted material on can opener blade Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under all equipment and in all corners. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Observed: License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin complaint** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw chicken over box of bell peppers. **Corrected On-site** Priority: Basic
8/29/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to hold pan of utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Repeat Violation.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plates stored in handsink by walkincooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin by register . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by pizza oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No soap provided at handwash sink by walkincooler . Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution.
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Small cups used as scoops in spices and grated cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of utensils in sink. Corrected On Site.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution. Hands sanitizer missing at handsink by 3compartment sink .
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Employee handled pizza toppings without washing hands and using hands sanitizer .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Steak fries on floor in walkinfreezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken breasts stored over sauce. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at handsink by 3compartment sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Mussels on floor in walkinfreezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salami at 45F in reachincooler by stove. Corrected On Site. Volutarily discarded by owner.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item spraybottle cleaner stored by dishware . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Employee touched bread without using sanitizer after washing hands .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handsink by 3compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle touching product in bin by icemachine .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup used as scoop in bin by icemachine .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Windowcleaner type substace on frontline by food as well a in kitchen by clean plates. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza on hot table at 112F.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking on premises . Ham and cheese cut yesterday morening.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution. No hand santizer at handsink by 3compartment sink.
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At handsink by 3compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At handsink by 3compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee touched flyer and then placed cheese in grater with bare hands without washing hands . Corrected On Site. Instructed on proper procedure .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of food stored on floor in walkinfreezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by 3compartment sink used to hold steel wool. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. soil like buildup in icemachine by 3compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Window cleaner stoered over and facing condiments on dry storage rack. Corrected On Site.
2/14/2011Routine - 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. Complete lack of datemarking on premeses . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup used to scoop salt from large bin under prep table by stove. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handle touching product in sugar bin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread in reach in cooler across from cookline. Repeat Violation. ON 9/21 CALLBACK OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS OVER READY TO EAT CUCUMBERS AND ROMAIN LETTUCE SITTING ON TOP OF EGGS.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. No datemarking on premises .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Eggs over carrots and cheese in walkincooler 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. Cup used to scoop salt from large white bin under prep table Corrected On Site. Cup removed
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of nonpotentially hazardous food and the container. flour Bin under prep table next to stove Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution. No hands santizer at handsinks in establishment . Employees instructed to wear gloves until santizer is present at all handsinks.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At handsink by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handsink by 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Window cleaner stored by food on dry storage rack. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked meatballs and marinara in steam well at 108 F. On 4/21 callback, meatballs in steam well are at 82 F.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread in reach in cooler across from cookline. Repeat Violation. On 4/21 callback, raw chicken stored on top of bread.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In warewashing area and front prep area. Repeat Violation. On 4/21 callback, no paper towels available at sink in warewashing area.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-02-1 Observed toxic item stored by food. Chemical bottle stored on dry food storage rack. On 4/21 callback, stainless steel cleaner, sanitizer spray bottle, leak reactant and oven cleaner stored on rack over food and with to go food storage containers.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 04/19/2010. On 4/21 callback, employee training not available.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked meatballs and marinara in steam well at 108 F.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Raw chicken. Corrected On Site. Running water now in use.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over bread in reach in cooler across from cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Basting brush with metal in oil on back rack.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. In warewashing area and front prep area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Front hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Chemical bottle stored on dry food storage rack.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 04/19/2010.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. lunchmeat cheese walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs stored above rte vegetables walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken above rte sauces reach-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. warewash area annd front line.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/8/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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