La Fontanella, 24600 S. Tamiami Trl, Bonita Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA FONTANELLA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 24600 S. Tamiami Trl, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
License #: 4605089
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop repositioned so as to avoid contact with the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over the cook line.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed multiple reach in cooler without thermometers.
  • Basic - Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks next to two compartment sink not adequately secured.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed two dents of "Roland Artichokes and Red Peppers". Dented cans removed from service and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs placed on shelf over containers and bottled drinks in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in the reach in coolers and the walk in cooler without proper date marking. Date markings applied while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
09/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen nest to Handwash sink at end of cook line.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler across from the dishwash station.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed personal items (cell phone, keys) above food prep surface on cook line.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle tongs removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over the cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over bows of Parmesan in walk in cooler. Parmesan bowls repositioned from under eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single serve (tin) plates stored incorrectly on shelf in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Observed multiple tongs hanging on oven doors in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed containers of egg white and diced ham prepared the day before without date marking **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside ice machine
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tag from finished batch.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employees with no hair restraint. food preparers next unannounced inspection
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom Repeat Violation. next unannounced inspection
7/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 47 F ambient temperature of left side reach-in cooler in cookline; unit had frozen, operator going to let unit thaw, then adjust dial.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting washed tomatoes for salads with bare hands Corrected On Site. now gloved
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. food preparers
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. outside ice machine
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46 F raw seafood; 52 F raw chicken in left side reach-in cooler in cookline; operator emptied unit and placed products in walk-in cooler
7/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Light not functioning. warewash area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen food prep area Corrected On Site.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. in warewash area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. food preparers
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. employee cutting washed tomatoes for salads with bare hands Corrected On Site. now gloved
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. right cookline reach-in cooler
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Expired 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.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. right side of hood
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's bathroom
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. in cookline Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk-in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Exit sign not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. back door
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. food boxes on walkin freezer floor Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on stove handle, can be bumped easily Corrected On Site.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. cookline area had some lights off. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. washed hands in 2 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. washed for a few seconds and not prescribed time in food code.
  • Observed food employees with no hair restraint.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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