Alfonsos Pizza & Pasta, 2740 Sw Brigantin Pl, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ALFONSOS PIZZA & PASTA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2740 Sw Brigantin Pl, Port St Lucie, FL 34953
License #: 6602871
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 5/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Eyeglasses
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza peel
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Sugar container
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of reach in freezer
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil container
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Pizza peel
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and sausage and peppers in the walk in cooler
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys on cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored on top of reach in cooler**Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in the walk in cooler
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Strainer broken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pizza peel splintered
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Debris in gaskets
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Rw chicken over bread
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in the walk in cooler
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law, walk in cooler condenser dripping into 2 hotel and sitting on top shelf above food in the walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with heavy accumulated greasy dust.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available, manager unable to find report.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce, flat of raw shell eggs stored over bag of onions in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, 2 raw Cornish hens on shelf above pan of cut green peppers in the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, hand wash sink near pizza oven due to water shut off as stated by manager. Manager stated plumber is scheduled to fix both faucets this evening.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, hand wash sink near oven-due to broken handle.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 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. Corrected On Site, operator went to store and purchased hand sanitizer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor at back door.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Gray (Lowes) buckets holding raw chicken wings.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced deli meats-recently sliced-cooling-advised quick chill to 41. Raw chicken wings, recently thawed in standing water-owner advised to cook immediately as he stated he is preparing to do. No stop sale issued as employee took immediate actions to correct temperature violations.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Raw chicken wings thawing in standing water in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza taken out of oven ]as inspector walked in-pizza still within proper perameters.
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable-pizza paddle.
  • 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. No proof for Alfonso and Billy.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 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.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, walk in cooler shelves rusted.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, cookline handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, pizza make area handwsh sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, cookline handwash sink has a bag of to go containers in it. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, pizza make area handwash sink blocked by several cases of food.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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, 1 certificate available- 2 employees present don't have proof of employee training.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restroom.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook's with loose unrestrained hair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, gallon jugs of hot sauce and butter substitute on the cookline floor.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, black "garbage" style bags used to store pizza crusts in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed pizza make unit gaskets and area around door frame with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, pizza make unit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, cheese pizza at the counter is at 77 degrees F.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, containers of hamburger in tge walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, cook with loose unrestrained hair. Corrected On Site.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, cookline hand wash sink has several food storage container lids stored in hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked, portioned lasagna in the reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, open bag of raw chicken wings stored over bag of bread in the reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, case of foam to go containers on the cookline.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, pizza make area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, pizza make area.
  • Exhaust system off during the operation of cooking equipment. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, pizza make unit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, black "garbage" style bag used to hold cooked pizza crust in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, pizza make unit.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, stove drip pan.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, pizza boxes in the dining area.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/13/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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