Isabella's Pizza & Pasta, 1571 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ISABELLA'S PIZZA & PASTA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1571 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1620970
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink, Front Counter
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in-cooler. Cheese cake
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over coup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to steam table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chicken over soup
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
11/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 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
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cups no handle inside flour, sugar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves dusty above prep
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour, sugar, salt
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. lower shelves in the kitchen
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. screen door for rear.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. MILK
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. drain at 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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. cup in flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with standing water. pizza station
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over pasta in superior cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. spaghetti meatballs. turned on steam table. on line 30 minutes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. various items superior cooler
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Fish,
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sauces , meats in ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sauces in ric
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in rif Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. stove, hood filter
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna in reachin cooler next to 3 compartment sink
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. all kitchen staff
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Violation: 21-05-1 Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna in reachin cooler next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over salad in reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ground beef over broccoli in reachin next to pizza prep table
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lasagna reachin next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. seasonings on shelf underneath slicer
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. prep worker
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. all kitchen staff
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.throughout kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. all handles of holding units
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped pre-set silverware on table
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. rear exit door
8/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/1/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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