Cafe Amici Downtown, 1371 Main St, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE AMICI DOWNTOWN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1371 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
License #: 6804201
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Product moved to other available coolers.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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. Ambient temperature at 47°F. Product moved to other available coolers.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen no covers/protection.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken over sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked.
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of can tomatoes not stored on rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs on top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dishwasher area and walkin cooler. Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees indishwash area **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink at bar.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in dishwash area
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.-dishwash area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in back restroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed apron stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed food containers stored on walkin cooler floor.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Loose and inoperable handle missing at plumbing fixture-mens restroom handsink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.can of paint on shelf over prep table.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Salad prep cooler ambient temperature of 54 degrees.-do not use for potentially hazardous foods until repaired.
  • Faucet/handle loose at plumbing fixture.-mens restroom handsink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-dishwash area handsink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-mens restroom .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishwash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dishwash area.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cases of canned food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-one restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-dishwash room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-bar.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.-dishwash room.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit with cheeses in salad cooler at 50 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures with salad cooler at 50 degrees Corrected On Site by adjusting thermostat.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food with eggs above tiramisu and vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food boxes stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed employees without hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.-mens restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.-dishwash area Corrected On Site.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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