Bellante's, 4869 W Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BELLANTE'S
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4869 W Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
License #: 6020122
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 2/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. SALT. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. LETTUCE, RED ONIONS, CARROTTS.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. PURSE, CELL PHONE.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. FOOD BIN LIDS.
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. DESERTS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. FOOD BIN LIDS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORING SOAP CONTAINER.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. REAR KITCHEN.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.TOP OF DISHMACHINE
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. BACK DOOR
8/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.stove top
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dishmachine
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.TOP OF DISHMACHINE
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. BACK DOOR
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.FRONT LINE HANDWASH SINK
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. afront prep reachin
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.PIZZAS ON BUFFET LINE
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hand wash next to pizza press
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Broken on pizza station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter
12/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hand wash next to pizza press
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Broken on pizza station
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Front counter ric
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Cook station
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter
10/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only. woman's restroom .
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. serve safe. advised to use SAFE STAFF for future employee training .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine greater than 200 ppm - sanitizer bucket .
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical - Employee training validation
  • Critical - Exiting system - adequate, good repair
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . use 3 compartment sink until repaired .
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only. women's restroom .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's restroom .
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up .
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. womens restroom .
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only. womens restroom .
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. two gallon container of gasoline stored about 6 feet from hotwater heater. manager removed it from building . Corrected On Site.
12/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. garlic salt bin.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sanitizer bucket not set up.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. minimal .
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens & womens restrooms. (signs stolen - advised paper signs from computer).
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk bins - dry storage .
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta in upper part of pasta preping unit. thermostat noted to be at low. adjusted by manager. advised to monitor temps. frequently.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk bins - dry storage .
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/10.
1/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. obstructed by boxes - dishwashing area.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/27/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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