Caffe Positano, 3030 E Semoran Blvd Ste 108, Apopka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CAFFE POSITANO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3030 E Semoran Blvd Ste 108, Apopka, FL 32703
License #: 6903524
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Air vents around kitchen were soiled.
  • Basic - Dry storage containers with flour and sugar were soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler, and reach in freezer. **Warning**
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Air vents around kitchen were soiled.
  • Basic - Dry storage containers with flour and sugar were soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container stored in same bin as customer food in cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler, and reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Rusted racks in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar container in dry storage area in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 76°f, operator stated that the product had been siting out for approx. one hour. Product was not in the process of cooling or preparation. Operator discarded of product on site without instruction from inspector. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat creamer in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Operator stated that they use a time procedure but had no written procedure. Inspector provided one. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For steak. Operator stated that steak and seasonal lamb could be served raw or undercooked, but establishment could not provide consumer advisory. **Warning**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan guard. Bottle beer cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Dry storage shelves shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies room.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Tall coolers at cookline.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of white food barrels.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Keg cooler.
  • Basic - Walls and floor in walk in cooler has rust build up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar barrels.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead flies in glue traps installed over food prep areas.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk at wait station, 52 F; corrective action taken: manager discarded product.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 cans artichoke hearts. corrective action taken: manager segregated cans for return to vendor.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleanser stored on shelf at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Chlorine strips needed.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded brush used for oil.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers; mold like build up on ceiling.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without properly washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over cooked vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink; no chlorine strips available for wiping cloth sanitizer.
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in coolers- tall coolers at both ends of cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled. Honey jars not labelled with source of origin, weight/volume.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of residue. beer cooler.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Warewashing area, cookline.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in wait station cooler.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. If operator wishes to order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A list of all approved providers is available at www.myfloridalicense.com This violation must be corrected by : 11/23/2012.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in coolers- tall coolers at both ends of cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on storage racks in dry food area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged tiles, large hole in one tile. Pizza area.
  • Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of residue. beer cooler.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Warewashing area, cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk, butter, wait station cooler, 46-47F; advised.
  • Observed soda gun holster and gun handle with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue on plastic food storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Bottled cleanser stored by boxed straws- bar.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at the bottom of back door.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer-chlorine strips needed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under microwave.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dishmachine not clean.
  • Observed gaskets with soil/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plant foods, 52F; prep cooler; less than 1 hour. Corrective action taken: product moved to colder unit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, vegetables and cheese; walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at bottom of back door.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage containers throughout food preparation areas. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under microwave.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested over 200ppm.
  • Critical - Observed toxic container reused for food storage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. By three compartment sink and vent in ceiling.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed rust build-up on reach-in cooler racks. Next unannounced inspection.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed exterior of dishmachine not clean. Next unannounced inspection.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Next unannounced inspection.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/05/2011.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 6/05/2011.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handng toasted biscuits with barehands. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used to hold cutting board steady.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee scooping ice with a cup with no handle.
  • Observed exterior of dishmachine not clean.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Artichoke cooling in covered container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food, squid, thawing in standing water. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pasta, walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed rust build-up on reach-in cooler racks.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine, 200ppm.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 03D-01-1 Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Sauces/soup cooling in deep buckets.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in dry storage area.
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Rolls.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed stained cutting board.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-05-1 Observed toxic container reused for food storage. Detergent buckets re-used for sauces and soups.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatsauce, soups, chicken in walk-in cooler temping 44-47F This violation must be corrected by : 11/02/2010.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Sauces/soup cooling in deep buckets.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 11/02/2010.
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food, calamari, thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee handlng rolls with barehands.
  • Observed several employees with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Rolls.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in soda dispensing nozzle.
  • Critical. Observed stained cutting board.
  • Observed build-up of grease/dust on hood filters.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic container reused for food storage. Detergent buckets re-used for sauces and soups.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control without complete plan.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chickens over seafood inside reach in cooler at cook line
  • 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. Wait staff Advised
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On top of reach in cooler at salad prep area, green cutting board at bar
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusty inside reach in cooler at cook line
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On sink's faucet by salad prep area
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At salad prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. At hand wash sink by salad prep
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Need to re-place faded hand washing sign at salad prep area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Cook line
  • Light not functioning. Kitchen Repeat Violation.
6/1/2010Routine - 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. Tuna salad
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Foods inside wa in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Display pizza temp at 75 degree Advised
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Cookline
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Spoon inside tuna salad Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quaterney Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. At 3 como sink
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Light not functioning. Kitchen Repeat Violation.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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