Benito's Italian Cafe & Pizzeria, 9475 Philips Hwy #8, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BENITO'S ITALIAN CAFE & PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9475 Philips Hwy #8, Jacksonville, FL 32256
License #: 2613803
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/22/2014Complaint PartialCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under middle make table on cook line killed by employee, 2 live roaches under floor mixer near mop sink killed by employee, 3 live on wall behind mixer and mop sink not killed. **Warning** AT CALLBACK: 9/20/14 observed 2 live roaches at mop sink, 1 live roach under prep table near walk in cooler, all killed by operator, 2 dead near mop sink, 1 dead on prep table near mop sink, 2 dead on time clock shelf near walk in cooler
09/20/2014Complaint PartialCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under middle make table on cook line killed by employee, 2 live roaches under floor mixer near mop sink killed by employee, 3 live on wall behind mixer and mop sink not killed. **Warning**
09/19/2014Complaint PartialWarning Issued
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door middle make table on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt container on prep table shelf across from ware wash area, Cajun dressing in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. In ware wash area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cajun dressing in walk in cooler **Warning**
09/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area and in hallway near restrooms.**Warning** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches under cook line, 2 dead roaches under dish machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf above three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line near fryer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door middle make table on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt container on prep table shelf across from ware wash area, Cajun dressing in walk in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. In ware wash area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Container of boric acid in hallway near restrooms **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 49° in 2 door make table in wait station, operator stated they were made yesterday, not sure if employee had out this morning, operator voluntarily discarded. Alfredo sauce 44° butter 63° salmon 47° in middle 2 door make table, corrective action: employee adjusted thermostat **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Tomato sauce 93° prepared last night at approximately 10pm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cajun dressing in walk in cooler **Warning**
09/18/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in bulk sugar on prep table shelf near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In hallway across from restrooms
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf in ware wash area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces and pans of food in walk in cooler, pan of chicken in walk in freezer
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door make table on cook line
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door make table on cook line, pasta 46° shrimp 51° chicken 50°
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Air conditioner condensation drain dripping in sink across from cook line at entrance of kitchen
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, towels or sign at sink on cook line
08/05/2014Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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