Benito's Italian Restaurant, 180 Vilano Rd, Vilano Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BENITO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 180 Vilano Rd, Vilano Bch, FL 32085
License #: 6501444
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 6/1/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. behind bar
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sliding door reach in cooler internal thermometer reads 47'F DO NOT USE TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL SERVICED
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee chopping basil with bare hands washed hands put on gloves
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic and oil, on counter, 87'F Corrected On Site. put in freezer for rapid cooling various phf's in sliding glass reach in cooler, 49'F - 52'F
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soups, pastas, meats none of the cooked foods throughout facility are date marked
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Front handwash sink pizza area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in front handwash sink pizza area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 77F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken, beef, seafood, eggs in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pizza toppings.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Corrected On Site.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry stores.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Touching banana peppers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Cigarette butt in cup on mixer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Benito Iommazzo expired 9-23-09
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pastas and sliced ham.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SLICED DELI MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. YEAST AND FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PASTA AT 53 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS AND RAW MEATS OVER CHEESES IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. FOOD PROCESSOR LID CRACKED
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. USING FOIL AS A SHELVING COVER
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED WIRE SHELVING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0PPM IN SANITIZER BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. PIZZA PREP AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. INTERRIOR OF FLOUR CONTAINER RESIDUE BUILD UP
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF FRYER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING OF KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. UNDER FRYER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AND RUBBING ALCOHOL NEXT TO TOOTHPICKS IN STORAGE AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. CLEANER HANGING WITH CLEAN DISHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. IN KITCHEN
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
9/16/2010Routine - 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. LASAGNA
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BREADCRUMBS Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOP ON TOP OF ICEMACHINE
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.FRONTLINE AND BACK SINK
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND ICEMACHINE
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/14/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. HEAVY CONDENSATION WATER BUILD UP OUTSIDE DRAINS . WATER COLLECTING IN LARGE PUDDLE BY WALL
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. STANDING WATER IN KITCHEN REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.OUTSIDE FAUCETS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. STOREROOM
10/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GARLIC IN OIL AT 70 F , BUTTER AT 60 F IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation. MOZERELLA AT 60 F FRONTLINE PIZZA PREPTABLE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE , PIZZA PADDLE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. PIZZA BOXES IN STOREROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. HEAVY CONDENSATION WATER BUILD UP OUTSIDE DRAINS . WATER COLLECTING IN LARGE PUDDLE BY WALL
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. STANDING WATER IN KITCHEN REACHIN COOLER
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.OUTSIDE FAUCETS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 LIVE ON KITCHEN PREPTABLE . 1 LIVE AT FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Light not functioning. STOREROOM
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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