Gianni's Italian Restaurant, 1601 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Gianni's Italian Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1601 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-6750
License #: 1614678
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ... On cook.line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. ... Cook line and server station.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. ... Throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Reach.In.Cooler... On North end of cook line nor cooling properly: Salmon 54° Calamari 52° Breaded Cutlets (veal and chicken) 53°
  • 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. Time extension - non approved rserving course. **Repeat Violation**
6/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ... Cook line reach.in.cooler, north end not maintaining foods at 41° or below.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. ... Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauces, creamed Spinach, Pasta.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... Reach.In.Cooler... On North end of cook line nor cooling properly: Salmon 54° Calamari 52° Breaded Cutlets (veal and chicken) 53°
  • 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. Time extension - non approved rserving course. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ... In walk.in.cooler, at least 7/5gal. Containers and 1/10gal. Container of sauces; APPROX 6 tubs of pasta.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ... in walk n cooler, raw chicken breasts. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. ... Cook line REACH.IN.COOLER... ... Salad area REACH.IN.COOLER... **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Salmon, chicken, cheeses, sauces, chopped onions, cut vegetables. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. ... Cooks n line changing gloves without hand washing. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food server handling soiled dishes or utensils then clean dishes/utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
  • 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. ... 15 employees are on duty for lunch while only 10 SafeStaff Certifications were presented. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. ... in dishmachine area **Warning**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Counted 153 seats, provided a Seating Change Evaluation Form **Warning**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used for sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dinner roll maker
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Counted 153 seats, provided a Seating Change Evaluation Form **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cook's line
  • Basic - Stored food with no protective barrier between the plates of prepared salads. Nest stacking with no protective barriers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
3/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Clean strainers stored ontop of soiled hot water heater.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface to wrap prosciutto Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth napkins used to line the roll container in the service area.
  • Observed dusty light covers, ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in the prep room.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on the walkin cooler floor under the shelving.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Using a bowl as a scoop for raw calimari. 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. bowl used to scoop salt. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken breast over sliced cheese in a reachin cooler on the cook's line . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salad reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour in the prep room.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Nest stacking premade salads in a reachin cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles. Yellow and red liquids in spray bottles hanging from a shelf near the dishmachine.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Marinara in a chemical bucket in the walkin cooler.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 : 10/13/11.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface with salad. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands after handling soiled dishes then clean.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. All Foods managers are expired. This violation must be corrected by : 10/13/11.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Bag of onions under a handsink in a prep room.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over raw seafood in a reachin cooler on the cook's line . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meatballs, chicken in the walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Server area by handsink .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagne in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. several items Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed standing water in reach-in cooler by ice machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. in ar prep room Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in cooler ceiling and fan guard
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and dust. hood on cookline
12/29/2010Routine - 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. meatballs in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. rolls on floor under oven Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. meatballs, sauce in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. cloths on pasta on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. server station reach-in cooler
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor by cookline with gaps all around
  • Observed wall in disrepair. in dishwash room under/behind sinks & dishmachine
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. a/c vents in rear prep room
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. water damage/stains in dishwash area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
7/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. pasta, sausage, broccoli in ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta, sausages, cheeses and sauces in wic
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw Veal next to lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. clams/chicken in wic
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over eggplant and clams over pasta in wic
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over vegetables/ beef over vegetable in rif
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. seafoods, cheeses, vegetables in wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. vegetable meatballs in rif Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food dispensed at the salad bar/buffet line or customer self-service area without the use of scoops, tongs, deli papers, self-dispensing units, gloves or other utensils. calamari in ric
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.hanging from supression system Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. compressor cover missing on ric
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. ric handle with tape
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.rif
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.ice machine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cracked marble prep table
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. rif
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.gaskets
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.inside door
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.ext ice machine
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.employee rr
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.near ric
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. on cookline
  • Observed hole in ceiling. water damage in kitchen
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. hairband Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. Veggie balls in freezer
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dressings
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. No tag on fresh shellfish. Cookline cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oatmeal in stainless container
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Several items in reach in freezer
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth/ linens used to cover cooked pasta
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves dry storeroom
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Dishroom
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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