Cafe Baci, 4001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE BACI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4001 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231-3647
License #: 6803489
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed soiled/dusty air conditioning vents above back kitchen prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw fish over cooked pasta, cooked fish in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Observed handwash sink next to Three compartment sink in rear kitchen area blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Observed lasagna cooked on site, no date marking. **Warning**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Interior of microwaves at cookline soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Residue build up on plastic cart at cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, chicken breasts, flounder and sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler, chicken over lettu e. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Residue buildup on portable cart in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryer in kitchen.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Large mixer in prep room has some rust showing.
  • Basic - Residue buildup inside oven at cookline.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached over mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled on reach in 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. Veal shanks, lasagna and sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Hood filters removed.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on dry storage shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, upright reachin cooler has torn gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Veal over salmon in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed approximately 8 inch by 2 foot square hole in wall behind storage shelves in dry store room.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching cut lemons with bare hands in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on front of ovens and stove at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease under grill at cookline.
  • Observed cutting board on prep table near dishmachine grooved/pitted and stained with black debris.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, clean equipment rack near three compartment sink is rusty.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Veal in products sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Veal over lasagna in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed two boxes food stored on floor in walkin cooler and walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna and meatballs in upright reachin cooler at cookline.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna in walkin cooler.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food, in olive oil tub on shelf over food prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust on top of exhaust tube along wall next to dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. Twenty pound propane tank in dry storeroom near chef's office.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken breast over veal in reach in cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found, 9 dry hard rodent droppings observed on and near shelf in dry food storeroom near chef's office. This violation must be corrected by : 9/30/11.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Mixing water valve at three compartment sink in kitchen running open and will not turn off.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna, meat sauce and sausage in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attached near produce sink. Repeat Violation.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed black moldlike substance on cutting board in prep room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on pizza cart rack in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed container of flammable material over 5 gallons stored in establishment. For reporting purposes only. 20 gallon propane tank in dry storage room.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave with food debris.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, clean equipment wire rack in kitchen rusty.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, large mixer in prep room has rusty base.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attached in prep room. Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, overhead fan in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching cut parsley with bare hands in kitchen, Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on dry storage shelves in storeroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelf over reachin cooler at cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, equipment rack near oil tank rusty.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken breast over calamari in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed wrapped meat stored on floor in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attached next to produce sink. Repeat Violation.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Chicken over cooked pork in reachin cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered sausages in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching lasagna in kitchen with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Aluminum foil used as permanent shelf covering at east end of cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, flaking paint and rust on large mixer near walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets at cookline with slimy moldlike substance.
  • Observed build-up of food debris and grime on outside of trash container in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire racks in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb on faucet under three compartment sink in dishmachine room.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb faucet next to large mixer near walkin cooler door.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in men's bathroom in kitchen.
  • Observed wall behind upright reachin cooler at cookline soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall behind prep table next to large mixer soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers over cookline.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Observed five employees engaged in food operation and CFM not on site. This violation must be corrected by : 11/08/10.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, pan of cooked beef and raw veal.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, breaded chicken .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, broken platform in microwave at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner, aluminum foil covered shelves for spices at cookline not changed daily.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed cement blocks used for supports of dry food storage shelves in storeroom .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed interior of small microwave soiled at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on stove top.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on shelf where clean plates stored.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on large mixer near walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in men's bathroom in kitchen .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash container blocking handwash sink in kitchen .
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under butcher block.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris next to fryers .
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pan of lasagna and pan of sausages in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over salad dressings in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, lasagna and sausages .
  • Critical. Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food, cooked egg plant in walkin cooler.
  • Observed wooden butcher block table in kitchen pitted and rough on working surface.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans wet nested on clean equipment rack.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans in handwash sink near three compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust around book shelf at cookline .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, overhead lights at cookline .
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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