Marina's Pizza & Pasta, 1723 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARINA'S PIZZA & PASTA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1723 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211
License #: 5104515
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pizza crusts stored in, and in direct contact with, black non food grade plastic bags.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar tubs, oils squirt bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagne prepared 9/25/14, per employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above WIC.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above prep area and walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above ready to eat pepper poppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, wiping rag resting on sink.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • 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.
5/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of veal stored on floor in walk-in cooler below shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean reusable plastic cups and single service cup lids stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Nasal spray bottle on shelf with clean plates, peanut butter, and seasonings.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near register. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatballs and sausage at 121?F.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not readable as it is suck to the lower side wall lying down.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near register. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • 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.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipes removed from dish room hand wash sink. Water turned off. Operator replaced sink recently and has yet to hook up plumbing.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in dish room lacking proper hand drying provisions, soap, handwash sign.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign or hand soap provided at a handsink used by food employees by register. Only hand sanitizer provided.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [76degF pizza. Pizza slices held over from 11-2pm lunch period.] Corrected On Site by discarding.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin on interior panel and on inside of door.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle of blue cleaner item improperly stored next to pizza boxes near oven.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. [Blue liquid contents]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipes removed from dish room hand wash sink. Water turned off. Operator replaced sink recently and has yet to hook up plumbing.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Back kitchen handsink missing soap, hand drying provisions, and handwash sign.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.License expired 12-01-2011. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 to renew license.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic drinking cups
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-front handsink
  • Observed scoop for salt lacking handle. Observed styrofoam cup stored in salt container
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee chopping chopping celery while handling celery with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed scoop for feta cheese lacking handle.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed scoop for feta cheese lacking handle.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black mold like substance.
  • Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice shoot at soda station.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons , tongs, spatula , wisks stored in metal pan in a way that allows for the posdibility of cross contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-back handsink
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food-cheese in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-back area
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Observed "disinfectant cleaner" stored on food prep table Corrected On Site.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-pizza prep cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit-back prep cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-back handsink
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Carton of eggs stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Observed ladder blocking exit door.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Operator has employees training records at home.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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