Casa L'italien, 9101 Lake Ridge Blvd, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASA L'ITALIEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9101 Lake Ridge Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33496
License #: 6011564
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Sterno stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items.in food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fire extinguisher in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside sugar, flour, bucket.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Buckets of flour.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard by rear exit door.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. flour lid on bucket.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with rust.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Expresso spoons.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On exterior of flour bucket.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Wine cooler, 3 door freezer.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked tomato sauce 50F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. 50F container of cooked tomato sauce stored overnight in w/I cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. By mix bowl area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cheese pizza at 100F by front counter.
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.STAINS
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.FOODHANDLER
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.rusted shelving
  • Basic - Food employee not using hand antiseptic after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.NO HAND SANITIZER
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.OUTSIDES OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Intermediate - Accumulation black stain substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.COLLANDER IN KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath the deep fryer.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine metal panel inside the unit cracked/in poor repair.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of soup-cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table -cook line
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile missing by walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza make table.
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. THE SMALL TANK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DRAWERS _COOK LINE _SERVICE TECH ON SITE _ADVICED OPERATOR NOT TO STORE ANY PHF INSIDE THIS UNIT UNTIL IT REACHES 41f oR LESS.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. PIZZA Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. ICE MACHINE SCREWS RUSTED
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES UNDER DISHROOM TABLE _
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. MAKE TABLE COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. TOP SIDE BETWEEN THE LIDS, MAKE TABLE COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED PASTA_2 CONTAINERS _OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARDING ITEMS.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED PASTA_
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE ON MAKE TABLE
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. ICE MACHINE SCREWS RUSTED
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES UNDER DISHROOM TABLES
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. 3-11-11
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. NOTE EMPTY BOTTLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 06-27-12. TRAINING EXPIRED ON 03-04-09 This violation must be corrected by : 6-27-12.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. ICE MACHINE SCREWS RUSTED
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES UNDER DISHROOM TABLES
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE ON MAKE TABLE
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. COOK LINE
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. and FOOD DEBRIS _UNDER THE DEEP FRYER
4/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DRAWERS_COOK LINE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 46f
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. RUSTED SCREW IN ICE MACHINE _ICE BIN AREA
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. WATER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER _ACROSS FROM GRILL Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. ACROSS FROM GRILL and PIZZA COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF, COOKED VEGGIES_DRAWERS_COOK LINE COOLER_LESS THAN 2hrs-MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER Corrected On Site.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY TABLE SHELF DISHROOM
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON THE FLOOR BY DEEP FRYER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.GASKETS COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. SOAP COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.PIZZA STATION & COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE THE COOKLINE COOLER & PIZZA STATION
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOKLINE
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SCREWS INSIDE ICE MACHINE _RUSTED
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.PIZZA COOLER
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.DEEP FRYER
  • Observed food debris accumulated on WALK IN COOLER floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. COOK LINE WALL
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 45-38-2 Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.DISHROOM
  • Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04-09-10.
4/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.PIZZA BY THE SLICE_LESS THAN 30 minutes Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED SHELVES _NEXT TO WATER HEATER
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. SELF CLOSING MECHANISM _BROKEN _BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.DISHROOM
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.BACK DOOR
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04-09-10.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 1 CONTAINER OF GREEN PEPPERS , 1 CONTAINER OF COOKED ONIONS, 30 LBS CHICKEN WINGS_OBSERVED OPERATOR DISCARDING FOOD ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ITEMS STORED IN DRAWERS _COOKLINE _ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.DRAWERS _COOKLINE _AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55f
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. MISSING COOLER NEXT TO SLICER
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. CONTAINER WITH BASIL STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED SAUSAGE _PIZZA STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.CONTAINER OF LEMON_SODA MACHINE 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.PIZZA & TOPPINGS _PIZZA STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. COOKLINE RIC_ACROSS FROM DEEP FRYER _STANDING WATER INSIDE
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CONTAINER USED FOR THE STORAGE OF WRAPPED COLD CUTS IN WIC SOILED
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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