Cafe Amalfi, 7129 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cafe Amalfi
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7129 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6805274
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 9/20/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, walkin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, door to outside shed with large mixer is coming apart and splintering.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham and salami in walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area near three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatballs at 128 on steam table. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine not working, establishment to use three compartment sink until unit repaired. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on dry storage shelves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwash sink near pizza oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, some wire racks in walkin cooler rusty.
  • Observed residue build-up on pizza oven.
  • Observed rice grains accumulated on storage room floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area over three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Container of meat sauce in walkin cooler , chef threw item into garbage.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License on file expired 1/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed can of redbull stored in ice bin of ice machine used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing bagged garbage.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between reachin coolers at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Equipment and junk stored behind walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pizza at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at outside hose bibb near drive up window.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Walls and ceiling of dough mixing room are unsealed plywood.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Lights missing the proper shield in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved and mop board missing near large mixer.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth, plastic container of bow tie pasta in walkin cooler, stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed lemons stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed one dead black bug in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Containers of cooked chicken breast, lasagna and pasta in wawalkin cooler.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed bag of corn meal stored on floor in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed dead flies inside light cover in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage room floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed open bag of cornmeal in storage area. Corrected On Site.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in kitchen.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wooden shelves in dry storage shed.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large panin handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Scallops over cooked chicken breast in walkin cooler.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed rust on cook grill.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rust on large mixer bowl.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in kitchen.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink at front counter.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • 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
11/5/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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