Bistro Mezzaluna, 741 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BISTRO MEZZALUNA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 741 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1616318
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 8/11/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline bev air cooler
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth contacting food, lobster Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.potatoes in dry storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach in freaer by preparation sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed glass cooler unclean, broken glass pieces on cooler floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw beef Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. keg cooler at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed outside of dumpster pad not clean.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken 45 degrees, beef 45 degrees reach in cooler under preparation sink , cheese 44 degrees at 4 door reach in cooler by cookline Corrected On Site. food voluntarily moved walk in cooler less than 4 hrs in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw fish and chicken over tomato Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holsters soiled at bar station
  • Critical - Observed soiled on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. reach in cooler by fryer
  • Observed wall in disrepair. preparation area
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. preparation area back door
8/11/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - (A) SHELLSTOCK shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels that are affixed by the harvester and each dealer that depurates, ships, or reships the SHELLSTOCK, as specified in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program Guide of Operations Part II Sanitation of the Harvesting, Processing and Distribution of Shellfish, and that list: (1) Except as specified under Paragraph (C) of this section, on the harvester's tag or label, the following information in the following order: (a) The harvester's identification number that is assigned by the SHELLFISH CONTROL AUTHORITY, (b) The date of harvesting, (c) The most precise identification of the harvest location or aquaculture site that is practicable based on the system of harvest area designations that is in use by the SHELLFISH CONTROL AUTHORITY and including the abbreviation of the name of the state or country in which the shellfish are harvested, (d) The type and quantity of shellfish, The following statement in bold, capitalized type: This tag is required to be attached until container is empty or retagged and thereafter kept on file for 90 days; (2) Except as specified in (D) of this section, on each dealer's tag or label, the following information in the following order: (a) The dealer's name and address, and the CERTIFICATION NUMBER assigned by the SHELLFISH CONTROL AUTHORITY, (b) The original shipper's CERTIFICATION NUMBER including the abbreviation of the name of the state or country in which the shellfish are harvested, (c) The same information as specified for a harvester's tag under Subparagraphs (A)(1)(b)-(d) of this section, and (d) The following statement in bold, capitalized type: This tag is required to be attached until container is empty and thereafter kept on file for 90 days.
  • Critical - A FOOD that is unsafe, ADULTERATED, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be reconditioned according to an approved procedure or discarded.
  • Critical - Conditions of Use. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be: (A) Used according to: (1) LAW and this Code, (2) manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, (3) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials, and (4) Additional conditions that may be established by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY; and (B) Applied so that: (1) A HAZARD to EMPLOYEES or other PERSONS is not constituted; and (2) Contamination including toxic residues due to drip, drain, fog, splash or spray on FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES is prevented, and for a restricted-use pesticide, this is achieved by: (a) Removing the items; (b) Covering the items with impermeable covers; or (c) Taking other appropriate preventive actions, and (d) Cleaning and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS after the application. (C) A RESTRICTED-USE PESTICIDE shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136(e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or a PERSON under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
  • During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes.
  • Critical - FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
  • Critical - Licensees who provide in-house employee training shall make available on the premises of the establishment, or in a theme park or entertainment complex in a central location, upon the division's request, the curriculum and materials used to conduct training. If training is obtained from an outside provider, the licensee must provide, upon the division's request, information about the selected training program and methods used to evaluate training outcomes. Training outcomes include employees correctly applying procedures and answering questions relative to assigned duties. Employees must perform their work duties safely in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Food Code.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sauce walk in
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.proscuitto walk in
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.crab cakes
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.pasta reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salad reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.roasted peppers reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cole slaw reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.calamari salad walk in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle reach in
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef/pasta walk in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.crab cakes reach in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.sauce reach in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.spice walk in
  • Observed wall in disrepair.corner
  • Observed wall in disrepair.near 2 compartment sink
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Light not functioning.over oven
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.raid near scale
10/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.spoons
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chilean seabass in reachin cool in prep area
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. prep worker prepping raw chicken with bare hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. clean and sanitized plates and eating utensils not inverted on storage shelf
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.fliptop reachin cooler at cookline
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in kitchen
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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