Cafe Ragazzi, 9500 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFE RAGAZZI
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9500 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154
License #: 2320151
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on RIC does not close. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Both RIC and WIC
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg batter 67° F for less than4 hours. Corrective action taken by operator by placing in RIC
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler observed raw beef over ready made food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back HWS by dish washing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.
  • 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 several items made prior day with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cooked onions
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on RIC WILL NOT STAY SHUT
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.tongs stored on garbage can.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. 9 " aluminum pans
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 48°F, corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Heavy cream discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Roach spray **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Tenderizing hammer
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken over cheese eggs over butter
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
7/9/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Pots and pans
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.WIC
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. By AC vent in back area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide onShelf with oil
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice , cut tomatoes
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12/2012 expired
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. shrimp in 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. BAR REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cook line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw eggs stored at ambient temp. cook line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish over ready to eat cooked food. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. walkin cooler.
12/30/2011Routine - 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. food stored in walkin cooler.
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. NO PAPER AT HAND WASH SINK IN COOK LINE.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. NO SAOP IN HAND WASH SINK BY COOK LINE.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HAND WASH SIGN IS MISSING.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/11/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bottles stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW MEATS OVER VEGETABLE INSIDE WALKIN & EGGS ON TOP SHELVES INSIDE WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTED SHELVES
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
12/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or bernaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served. CAESAR SALAD DRRESSING MADE WITH RAW EGGS. IF RAW EGG IS USED IN THE DRESSING, IT MUST BE PUT IN THE MENU AS A DISCLAIMER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. COOLING 2 TRAYS OF PASTA IN DISHMACHINE AREA [ON TOP OF DRAINING RACK] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FLOUR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. WRAPPING RTE CANELONI (ROLLED WRAP), GRABBING SHREDDED MOZARELLA IN RIC INTO A CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on cloth towel after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. SET_UP 3_COMPARTMENT SINK FOR SANITIZING.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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