Cristino's Restaurant, 1101 S Ft Harrison, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CRISTINO'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1101 S Ft Harrison, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6211765
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink on pipes over prep table near oven.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Gap in between filters.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Leak in ceiling above waitstaff area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink on pipes over prep table near oven.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Gap in between filters.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler butter 43°F blue cheese 49°F, cooked vegetables 44°F, sliced turkey 51°F , milk 51, cheesecake 51°F. In the reach in cooler on the brick oven station blue cheese 48°F , sliced cheese 48°F, cold cuts 52°F , pepperoni 60°F
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. On walk in cooler
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler in front brick oven pizza station.
08/01/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Leak in ceiling above waitstaff area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink on pipes over prep table near oven.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on cooks line. Employee moved to walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Gap in between filters.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Mozzarella thawing at room temperature. Employee moved to hand walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On back cook line.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In sani bucket 0 ppm at front wait staff.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Meat sauce 60°F
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken and then then grabbed leaf lettuce without changing gloves. Had employee discard lettuce, wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching bread. Had him wash hands And put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler butter 43°F blue cheese 49°F, cooked vegetables 44°F, sliced turkey 51°F , milk 51, cheesecake 51°F. In the reach in cooler on the brick oven station blue cheese 48°F , sliced cheese 48°F, cold cuts 52°F , pepperoni 60°F
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and calamari stored over pizza sauce I walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Meat sauce 60°F in walk in cooler mixed cooked vegetables in reach in cooler 60°F
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At soda station in waitstaff area.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. On walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Throughout
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler in front brick oven pizza station.
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Dry storeroom
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Serving trays, under Bunn coffee maker
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above cook line
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Measured at 80° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Sealed case of foil pans
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Scallops
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Dry storeroom
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Hobart mixer
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Pepsi dispenser cleaned/sanitized during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Both restrooms
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple locations : Dry storeroom , shelf under slicer
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container. Scallops, removed from original packaging , stored uncovered in corrugated boxes , walk in freezer
  • Basic - Hole in door , office next to dish washing area
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing in standing water. Baks of pasta. , placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Scallops
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measured 0ppm, recheck 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cut lettuce , cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Dish washing area
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked pasta covered during cooling process , walk in cooler , uncovered **Corrected On-Site**
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored. pizza spatula leaning against wall blackened with soot
  • 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. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of chicken wings ; walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair cracked stucco ; pizza ovens
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs above heavy cream ; walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit - scallops ; walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black soot from oven
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. coal dust/ soot ; next to pizza prep table
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. glass of orange juice
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. sauce on prep table covered during cooling process; volume not reduced Corrected On Site. uncovered; divided into smaller batches
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. pooled eggs stored above cooked beans; cook line
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathrooms not enclosed with self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. measured at 0 ppm Corrected On Site. recheck 50 ppm
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. hallway For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. pitcher in handwash sink - - dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife - cook line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook line
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. refrig ot working - no food inside
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tub of thawing chicken
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sauce measured at 52 ; date mark 10/01 Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water. tub of chicken
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. beans ; walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw chicken on shelf above ckd pasta - walk in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). sauce 52 date mark 10/01 ; walk in cooler
10/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing chute - soda machine
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. fail to sanitize utensils in 3 comp sink or dishwashing machine Corrected On Site. employee counselled and retrained during inspection
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not sanitized - washed and rinsed in 2 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bucket of sauce - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw calamari on shelf above cheese - walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. sealed cannisters of chafing fuel on shelf next to and above food ingred - dry storeroom
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagne, sauce - walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. wrapped portions of ckd pasta [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. nam 45 degr F [pizza table]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. raw chicken Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp & raw beef stored above portions of ckd pasta
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. pitcher in handsink
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 3/23 /11.
1/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ tomato [discarded] Corrected On Site. stop sale
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. ckd chicken wings
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chicken wings covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. product uncovered & placed into walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of product [walk in freezer]
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover. walk in freezer
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in between equipment/walls. chef knives Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. sleeve of wrapped paper plates [dry storeroom]
  • Observed hole in ceiling. drop ceiling tile broken [above dishwashing machine]
11/3/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Potential for cross-contamination; storage practices; damaged food segregated
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Sanitizing concentration
  • 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
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
3/10/2010Routine - 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. pasta in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pitchers in sink at back
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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