Mia's Italian Restaurant, 2203 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MIA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2203 S Ferdon Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536
License #: 5603018
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food (sauces) stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, on makeline.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, on makeline.
  • Basic - Working containers of food (sugar) removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food (raw shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (sliced tomatoes). **Corrected On-Site**
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at back line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food (flour) removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Portable fire extinguisher in rear of kitchen not mounted.. For reporting purposes only.
4/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Beef topping.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Primed sanitizer through line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sanitizer bucket at hand sink.
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (Non-handled souffle cup in olives on cold table) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. (In walk-in cooler)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Tea filter packs in container on top of tea machine not covered)
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. (Cases of espresso on floor in server drink station) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. (Exterior wall of walk-in cooler entrance of WIC)
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. (Wiped nose with cloth and went back to work without washing hands) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. (Raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler on top shelf above Ready to eat foods)
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. (Spray bottle of "grease lightning" on prep table) **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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (On cook line)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
5/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Obseraved ceiling tiles dirty throughout kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling tiles peeling in kitchen.
  • Observed exterior wall of walk-in cooler damaged.
2/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Obseraved can opener dirty.
  • Obseraved ceiling tiles dirty throughout kitchen.
  • Obseraved ceiling with dust accumulation over dish area.
  • Critical - Obseraved chlorine sanitizer in bucket too strong. (Corrected on site).
  • Obseraved clean metal pans stacked wet.
  • Observed CO2 tank not properly secured. (Corrected on site).
  • Critical - Observed bottles of chemicals stored with single service items.
  • Critical - Observed cases of Ice Tea stored on floor.
  • Observed ceiling tiles peeling in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed chemicals not properly labeled.
  • Observed clean aprons stored on floor.
  • Observed clean pans improperly stored (not inverted).
  • Observed cutting boards grooved.
  • Critical - Observed employee drink on counter in drink station area. (Corrected on site).
  • Critical - Observed employees wiping gloved hands on apron between task.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop water being discarded outside backdoor onto the ground. (Manager confirmed)
  • Observed exterior of bulk bins dirty including lids.
  • Observed exterior surface of ice bucket dirty.
  • Observed exterior wall of walk-in cooler damaged.
  • Observed floor edges along walls in kitchen dirty.
  • Critical - Observed handle of ice scoop laying directly on ice. (Corrected on site).
  • Critical - Observed handle of scoop laying directly on flour in bin. (Corrected on site)
  • Observed handle to walk-in cooler soiled.
  • Observed hood system with grease build-up.
  • Critical - Observed kitchen exit door air-gapped. (daylight appears under door).
  • Observed light switch cover in linen closet missing.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed mold-like substance on wall in dish area.
  • Observed mop sink not installed.
  • Critical - Observed no proof of employee training.
  • Critical - Observed non-handled scoop stored in bulk sugar bin. (Corrected on site)
  • Critical - Observed non-handled sifter stored in flour. (Corrected on site)
  • Observed pass-thru windo blinds dusty.
  • Observed printer and area around printer dirty.
  • Critical - Observed ranch dressing bin stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rusted.
  • Critical - Observed shrimp soup cooling while covered.
  • Observed splatters on wall behind pizza oven.
  • Observed sweater stored on shelf in dry storage area. (Corrected on site)
  • Observed walk-in cooler fan guards dirty.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gaskets damaged.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...men's restroom... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...throughout food prep...exterior of equipment...
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...undEr small hood over gas burner/cooker stovetop...
  • Critical - Observed food touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food prep counter soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair...door opener to microwave oven broken...
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers...bottom of clean utensil containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris @ (3) sink wall... Repeat Violation.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee wipe mouth on (RTE) food handling gloves... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface...clean dish and utensil rack...
  • Critical - Observed salads in bowls stacked on top of each other with no paper under-liner.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored...glass cleaner... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing/(3) comp sink area.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an pack of cigarettes left out un-attended on shelf.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...hood filters over gas cook top "eyes".
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...containers of red sauce in WIC...
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed water?? spray bottle not labeled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. .. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice...wait station ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...rew cookies I RIF
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freexer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...bread/onions...
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface...hood filters...
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle....water...no label...
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food..raw chicken over raviolis in reach in freezer
  • Observed utensils used for scoops without handles in flour and cornmeal
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...under three compartment sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
3/25/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...small prep cooler @ waitress station...
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use...left out un-attended...
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave(s) soiled.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...waitress HW sink...
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind equip. in storeroom...
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry...left in dirty mop water/bucket...
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
2/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed soiled aprons & employee clothing not stored safely...
  • Observed RI COOLER & RI FREEZER gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...tiles missing...slow repair/replace...
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only...back door exit...
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-25-1 Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law, beef chicken in upright freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, breading on storage shelf.
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, canoli in upright freezer.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food, salads in salad cooler.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, bottom of reachin cooler rusted.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair, wall seperating in walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior/exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of upright freezer bottom soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, waitress area.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable, several tiles missing in kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-15-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, slicer area, kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-15-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, restroom area.
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy vent cover in walkin cooler.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, waitress area.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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