Italian Express, 1496 W Sr 434, Longwood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ITALIAN EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1496 W Sr 434, Longwood, FL 32750
License #: 6904833
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Inside unused reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of water, carrots, bucket of sauce.
  • Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Near back door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over produce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pan cover, block scraper in handsink at back makeline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance.
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Paper food tray
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Back exit wall has water damage
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Near three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • High Priority - Pots or other cooking equipment not being sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by three compartment sink
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. To go containers
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handsink in warewash area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour
  • Critical - Observed vegetable oil stored on floor.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand sink by three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed a bag of onions stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken, out of original package, stored above raw beef in the reach in freezer
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back exit doors have 1 inch gap
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. Walk in cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Hot shot roach and ant
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Mixer
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink on make line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink by three compartment.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 6 old rodent droppings found by three compartment sink. Gary had operator sweep up old droppings.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of pizza sauce
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Sliced meats in the walk in cooler needs to be date marked
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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