Ciao! Italian Bistro, 2001 Piazza Avenue, Wesley Chapel, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CIAO! ITALIAN BISTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2001 Piazza Avenue, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
License #: 6113259
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 3/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler racks.
  • 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 - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine and coffee machine.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Desserts cooler.
  • Basic - Hood filters not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Old labels on cleaned containers.
  • Basic - Onr refrigerated drawers at cook line not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ice buildup.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk.
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat balls(beef). Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cake. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork and beef. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 6/01/12
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Air temperature measured 44°F.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filters not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Chicken above seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
3/20/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. Dish washing area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dish washing area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on top of machine.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. 1/20/13. **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1/20/13. **Warning**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in drawer at cook line with air temperature of 45?F.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walk in cooler(ham, milk)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipments.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipments.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.(behind kitchen equipments at cook line)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
5/15/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Critical - Violation: 17-11-1 No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
5/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing.(rear)
  • Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(rear kitchen area)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of machine)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(cook line)
  • 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 : 5/07/12.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.(wiping towel in contact with ready to eat food)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(3 compatrment sink)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(foil lids)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
3/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile not tightly closed together.(above dish room)
  • Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(ice cream)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(women)
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(spices) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(milk)
  • Observed wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(kid's straws)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ice machine
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in waitress station, beverage area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/22/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile not tightly closed together.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(server's station)
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(dish washing area - for bar equipments)
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(cook line)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(cook line)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(straws - bar)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen area) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in dish washing area.
  • Ceiling tile missing.(kitchen)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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 : 11/29/10.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
3/31/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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