Leonardo's By The Slice, 1245 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Leonardo's By The Slice
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1245 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5109
License #: 1100722
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Green lid in table.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In prep table on line. On order.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Switched with men's room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Green lid in table.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In prep table on line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 46°. Gorgonzola 45°. Cooked pasta 45°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Walk-in cooler 44° or above. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. In prep room.
07/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Few containers in dish area.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Two in kitchen.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Approximately 20 coffee filters on top of coffee machine behind bar not in bag. Placed in bag. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Moved to a low shelf away from food and equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Newspaper left on stored soda boxes. Moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Few green lids.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. Rear of pizza oven.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. Outside machine on diffuser.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza make table.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Relabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. 8 small flying insects observed by beer taps near front door.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Underside of lobby dispensers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Large container of pasta in walk-in cooler. Vented. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies only. **Repeat Violation**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On fan, pizza table by ovens. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Outside spigot above sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Edge of ice shield, interior top of machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of old soda on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Fountain in self service area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are copies.
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on fan by kegs.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reachin -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair 2 door by pizza oven.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface bottom of upright freezer in dry storage.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in prep area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions to ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers end csp missing by salad area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan guard in walkin.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head dough mixer inside/outside.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands after handling personal drink straw. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care (phone) item stored with paper that pizza goes on.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface shelf in walkin whe e pastas are.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at 3 bay sink.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation bottom of back door.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions to ice machine.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name salt. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Walkin cooler not as cold in backpart. Move food from behind fan and do not use till able to maintain 41.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit white refrigerator in store room.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding towels.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at prep sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit walkin 46 pork,46 meatballs. Walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation meatballs dated 8/20. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at 3 bay sink.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface fan in kitchen,lights by oven,and oven itself.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation cream dated 4/18. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface bottom of cooler where dressings are.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor souffle cups.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area flour.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pie Reach-In Cooler. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in mens restroom used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification for Brian Johnson G. M.
  • Observed faucet at prep. sink dripping continuously.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Front Counter Area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pepperoni and Ham held between 46-49 Degrees F in pie reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
6/30/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Current license properly displayed
6/28/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVER IN LARGE REACHIN COOLER. HOOD FILTERS.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. IN COFFEE AREA
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated moldy black substance in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
1/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE 46, ANCHOVIES 46, TOFU 46'F. ALL IN LARGE REACHIN COOLER NEAR STOVE. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. LARGE REACHIN COOLER NEAR STOVE
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. MAKING PIZZAS
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. BUCKET IN REAR OF KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. SMALL REACHIN
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. WHITE REACHIN FREEZER NEAR OFFICE
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CHLORINE WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION AT FRONT AREA
7/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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