Mara Cucina Italiana, 10300 W Forest Hill Blvd Space #123, Wellington, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARA CUCINA ITALIANA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10300 W Forest Hill Blvd Space #123, Wellington, FL 33414
License #: 6020604
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 11/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in drink ice. Lemons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. Today there was lemons limes and bottled water
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. MAIN LINE REACHIN **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. LINE COOK WITH BREAD **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**. SLICING TOMATOES FOR STORAGE on the line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SERVERS USE FRONT HANDSINK AS A DUMP SINK **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **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**
11/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Food stored in drink ice. Lemons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. BROKEN ICE MACHINE **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Food stored in WALKIN in large open cans **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. MAIN LINE REACHIN **Warning**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LIDS **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. LINE COOK WITH BREAD **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SERVERS USE FRONT HANDSINK AS A DUMP SINK **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No cold running water at three-compartment sink. Handwash sink in hallway **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All handsinks **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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. TCS FOOD IN THE WALKIN **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. HAND SINK ON THE LINE **Warning**
09/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. LARGE OPEN BAG OF FLOUR
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. DISHWASHER
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish area **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SLICER
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. BULK CONTAINERS ARE MISSING LIDS
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN THE WALKIN **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ICE MAKER MISSING THE COVER EXPOSING THE ELECTRICAL AREA
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. LIGHT NOT WORKING IN THE WALKIN
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. ON A SHELF WITH FOOD **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. AT THE FRONT HANDSINK
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. AT THE DISHWASHER
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.WALKIN FREEZER **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. IN THE WALKIN
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR SALT
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 PPM CHLORINE **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Oil and garlic for rolls on the line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHELL EGGS OVER PRODUCE IN THE WALKIN
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. LINE HAND SINK
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans and containers at dishwasher **Warning**
  • Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked **Warning**
  • Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Ice sticks on the freezer floor **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALKIN FREEZER LEAKING WATER WHICH FREEZES ON FOOD PRODUCTS **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher 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. K class fire extinguisher on the floor **Warning**
2/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. PREP ROOM **Warning**
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans and containers at dishwasher **Warning**
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. EXPIRED 12-1-12 **Warning**
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. PREP ROOM **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. TACO REACHIN **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Ice sticks on the freezer floor **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Warning**
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walkin freezer **Warning**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALKIN FREEZER LEAKING WATER WHICH FREEZES ON FOOD PRODUCTS **Warning**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher 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. K class fire extinguisher on the floor **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
12/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 47-13-2 Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/14/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. RED BEANS IN THE WALKIN MADE 24 HOURS EARIER NOW AT 56 degrees STOP SALE ISSUED
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. STAINLESS STEEL AND LEXAN PANS AT THE DISHWASHER
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. CLOTH USED AS A FOOD CONTACT
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. PREPAREA HANDSINK
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. QUATERNARY AMONIA
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. STORAGE OF AND CLEANING UTENSILS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. RAW CHICHEN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. FLORESENT BULBS Corrected On Site.
6/1/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 WAS CITED ON ROUTINE INSPECTION ON 8-9-11 CALLBACK 10-12-11
8/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. IN THE STOREROOM
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BATHROOMS
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • 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 WAS CITED ON ROUTINE INSPECTION ON 8-9-11 CALLBACK 10-12-11
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. AND THE HOLDER AT THE BAR
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. EMPANADAS NOT DATE LABLED IN THE WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. CHEF ON THE LINE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. BAR SODA GUN HOLDER DRIPPING WATER INTO ICE BIN
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. AT THE BAR
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF IN WALKIN FROM 43 degrees 45 degrees
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. CHE ON THE LINE
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. EMPANADAS AT 44 degrees IN THE WALKIN
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. REFRIED BEANS IN THE WALKIN
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. LARGE OPEN BAG OF RICE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. RICE SCOOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. ONION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher 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. UNDER THE SINK
8/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
6/22/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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