Rita's, 8528 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: RITA'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8528 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
License #: 6113141
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stabilizer mix. **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Around piping/conduit
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar bins
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **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. All Expired 2008 **Warning**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Above 3CS **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Home defense insecticide. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer tables/powder next to food on shelves. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **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. All Expired 2008 **Warning**
4/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.....sugar container in back room
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable....bare wood bracket holding water filters behind equipment at front counter.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....in back room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink....in back room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink....in back room.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable....bare wood shelve holding water filters to equiptment
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....no date marking on water filters to equiptment .
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions....water filters need date marking.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable....wood holding water filters behind machines out front.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Spray bottle of floor cleaner hanging on dryiing rack above three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitizer bucket.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Rinse compartment of three compartment sink won't hold water.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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