Francos Italian Restaurant, 523 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRANCOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 523 E Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32501
License #: 2705631
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old, unused equipment stored outside. At rear of building. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Strafe am cups on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Soup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Noodles made yesterday in walk in cooler at 46°F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce was 56°F in preparation cooler, Alfredo sauce was made at 1130 today, placed in reach in freezer, 2nd temperature was 40°F at 1340. Noodles at 56°F made today at 1100. Placed in RIF, 2nd temperature was 41°F at 1345. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Noodles in WIC at 46°F. Made yesterday, not cooled properly. **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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta in WIC. **Corrected On-Site** **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 made yesterday not date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles (napkins) stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (tuna - 45f). Operator instructed to ice item.
  • Intermediate - Observed soil buildup on condenser fan covers in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Reach-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. Unit observed at 45f.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles at entrance kitchen.
  • Basic - Light in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles at frontline.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (batter mix - 71f) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles (paper towels) stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at hand sink at cookline.
  • Basic - Stored food (lettuce) not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of soil in ice bin at frontline.
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food (bread) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at hand sink at cookline.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of soil in ice bin at frontline.
2/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food (bread) stored less than six inches from floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloths at cookline not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board at cookline grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed cutting board in rear of kitchen grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (pasta) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (48F). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item (degreaser) stored above clean plates. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle near three compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth near three compartment sink not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (pasta) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (59F).
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food (chicken) stored over ready-to-eat food (cheese) in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle near cookline.
  • Critical - Portable ABC fire extinguisher near restrooms 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.
  • Wet wiping cloths near cookline not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (pasta) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (45F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (45F). Operator instructed to adjust and monitor unit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods (beef over seafood) in reach in freezer.
  • Clean pans in dishwashing area not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service items (napkins) stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink at cookline lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at cookline.
8/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (sausage) thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed food (bread) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler near dishmachine soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at salad station.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (potatoes) in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food (poultry) stored over ready-to-eat food (lasagna) in cooler at front of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food (tomatoes) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at front counter.
  • Observed single-service items (cups) stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at front counter.
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food (onions) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed single-service items (cups) stored on floor in hallway.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at handsink at cookline.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent cover at entrance to kitchen.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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