Caffe Italia, 3471 N Federal Hwy/ Unit 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFFE ITALIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3471 N Federal Hwy/ Unit 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306-1019
License #: 1617382
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Bathrooms on first floor closed for remodeling, establishment using bathrooms in second floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged tiles in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not draining between washing and rinsing. **Warning** Dishmachine out of service, using 3 compartment sink. 7/11/14
07/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Bathrooms on first floor closed for remodeling, establishment using bathrooms in second floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged tiles in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not draining between washing and rinsing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warewashing area. Bathrooms on second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw poultry over pasta on a reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at greater than 200ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Pasta, peppers, egg plant. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Bathrooms on first floor closed for remodeling, establishment using bathrooms in second floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cookline equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged tiles in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not draining between washing and rinsing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warewashing area. Bathrooms on second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw poultry over pasta on a reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at greater than 200ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Pasta, peppers, egg plant. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Behind bar in dining room.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.wine cooler at bar rusted and dirty.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In upstairs bathroom.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On stove in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Stove top.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Frontline.
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage stains on several ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on cook stove.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - buiild up of soil on can opener.
  • build up of grease and debris on exterior of stove/ oven.
  • water damage on ceiling tiles. kitchen
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in reach-in cooler in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in cooler fanguard .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 08/02/11.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under equipments
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under three compartments
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishwasher-
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 Compartment sink-
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
1/11/2011Routine - 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. LAZAGNA & OTHER COOKED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BACON. less than 4 HOURS, PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BROCCOLI. less than 4 HOURS PLACED IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF NEXT TO & IN CONTACT WITH RAW CHICKEN IN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BRANS.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLES ON ALL REFRIGERATORS.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE NON-FUNCTIONAL REACH IN COOLER FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. First aid supplies improperly stored. ON SHELVES ABOVE EQUIPMENT.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. NON-FUNCTIONAL COOLER FRONT COUNTER.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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