Bravo Italiano Ristorante, 1515 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BRAVO ITALIANO RISTORANTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1515 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1736
License #: 1615447
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage, walk In Cooler
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Scoop with handle in contact with Parmesan cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp, mussels 41°f **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Warning**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Cook line drawer reach in cooler
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 07/11/12.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- Garlic oil and vegetable- Corrective action-Back in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef at 130 * F- Corrective action- Closer to heat lamp uncovered
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. servers station
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. milk walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. servers station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta, shrimp, iced down Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen area
  • Light not functioning. hood area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. bar area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup used to scooop parmessian cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw ground pork next to mushroo0ms Corrected On Site.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bread crumbs in rear dry storage room. large hole in lid Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. coffee on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease and dust on nonfood-contact surface. hoodfilters
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. cookline shelfs
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard, ceiling and wall in main walk-in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline cooling drawer
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. salad station reach-in cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers. in rear prep area
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.drain pipes of 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at handwash sink By cookline / office
  • Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair. broken/missing tiles in dishwash area hallway
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. rear dry storage room
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. cell phone on prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-05-1 Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. in bar cooler holding milk
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine-6/8/10 needs to be every week.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. holes in backdoor and daylight showing under backdoor in kitchen--6/8/10-still needs weather stripping
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. bottom of backdoor by bathrooms. daylight showing under door-6/8/10 still needs weather stripping
  • Violation: 37-07-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. in storage room with water heater in it-6/8/10 needs paint
6/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. pitted olives in dry storage room
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sauces, soups, veggies in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed chicken, cheeses, pork sausage in reachin coolers by cookline at 48/49 degrees and seafood and pasta in cooling drawers by cookline at 50 degrees during busy lunchtime. Corrected On Site. was put on ice immediately to maintain proper temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken at saladstation underneath heat lamp observed at 108/109 degrees
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. in bar cooler holding milk
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. waitstaff
  • Observed ripped/worn carboard used as shelf cover. replace
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. long cutting board on cookline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.by cookline
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour containers in backroom
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. wait station
  • Critical. Observed interior of ice cream reach-in freezer chest soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. garbage can in kitchen by cookline
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored-silverware, dishes at wait station next to restrooms.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at bar
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. bottom of backdoor by bathrooms. daylight showing under door
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. holes in backdoor and daylight showing under backdoor in kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under shelfs in dry storage room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. in storage room with water heater in it
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. In kitchen, dishwashing room and backroom
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
4/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods. raw chicken over raw beef in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shrimp over veggies in fliptop reachin cooler next to cookline
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods.raw chicken over raw lamb. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. veggies in fliptop reachin cooler next to cookline
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. shrimp in fliptop reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in parmesean cheese in walkin cooler next to cookline
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. next to cookline
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. kitchen staff's bottled water in reachin cooler in front of oven
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. bar
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cleaned and sanitized cutlery not inverted in storage racks
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in walkin cooler
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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