Antonio's Pasta Grille, 2755 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ANTONIO'S PASTA GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2755 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
License #: 6213472
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/27/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza side
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.cooler on cooks line not maintaining proper temperature
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line using his cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. In both walk in coolers on fans
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On cooks line. Dishes exposed to ceiling
  • 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. At servers station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cardboard lining floor in walk in
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On cooks line reach in
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At bar
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea urn had no lid in server station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Scalloped potatoes at 127? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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 holding food product temperature at 52?-54?
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In kitchen. Lettuce in sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar area. Blocked with supplies **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At bar area and in both restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda cradles In bar area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server touching lemons to put on a glass. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In bar area.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.Ceiling tile in poor condition at food preparation area near Ansul set up.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.Observed water and mud around dumpster within caged enclosure.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Handwashing sink at cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of both ice machines.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Deli style cooler on cook line and hot holding area on cook line
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Bucket of white sauce in walk in freezer at 60 after4hours Corrected On Site.Batch split into small containers to reach 41 within two hours.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Handwashing sink at warewashing machine area full of dark colored water and food particles .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Metro racks in walk in produce cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Lasagna and foods in containers in reachin cooler on cook line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwashing sink faucets leaking on cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or date throughout the kitchen .
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(in reach in cooler next to hand wash sink on cooks line)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(bar area)
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(bottle of orange juice in ice machine ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.(server area and bar area)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(hand sink on cooks line)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(old soap and sanitizer buckets used to store sauces)
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.(rusted )
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk buckets of flour in storage room)
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated debris. vent in dry storage room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the gaskets of pizza reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. deflector shield
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair near walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. pizza cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on can o ener holder.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. dry bread
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. produce coole
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior deflector shield of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on the air curtains.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the speed racks.
  • Observed faucet at four compartment sink with running leak
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(on produce walk in cooler)
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(above ovens)
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(walk in freezer fan unit leaking onto boxes)
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back kitchen door has a gap on the bottom)
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair.(tiles starting to sag in kitchen area)
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(broken light sheild by the walk in coolers)
7/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(cooked chicken 71, cream 58, cheese 58, steak 48, clams 54, scalops 50, ribs 48, sausage 48, raw chicken 46 all phfs moved to a working cooler) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(lasagna 47, ravoli 51, sausage, 44 all in upright reach in cooler next to oven) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(deli style cooler across from grill on cooks line at approximately 55 degees f)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(upright reach in cooler next to ovens at approximately 48 degees f)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(on produce walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.(rubber spatullas, ice scoop)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(above ovens)
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(in dining room)
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.( bread proofing cover)
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.(in back prep area)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(walk in freezer fan unit leaking onto boxes)
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.(back kitchen door has a gap on the bottom)
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(missing tiles throughout )
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.(tiles starting to sag in kitchen area)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(broken light sheild by the walk in coolers)
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.(expired 3-24-10)
5/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(above ovens)
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 23-08-1 Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(leaking from pipe in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair.(near dish machine ) Repeat Violation.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth.(lemons in walk in cooler, discarded) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(sauce, pork, cooked produce, cut melons, in produce walk in cooler at 46-49 degrees, moved to working walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(clams, beef, chicken sausage, and cheese in reach in cooler on cooks line at 46-51 degrees f, all food iced down)
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.(red sauce in steamtable at approximately 128 degrees f, reheated on stove top to 165) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(produce walk in cooler at 46-49 degrees f, all phfs moved to working walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(deli style cooler on cooks line at 46-51 degrees f., all food iced down)
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(chopping produce) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(above ovens)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(leaking from pipe in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(near dish machine ) Repeat Violation.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.( cooks line)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.(above ovens)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(meat slicer)
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(handsink on cooks line)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(freezer)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish area) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.(near dish machine )
  • Light not functioning.(mens employee restroom )
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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