Nicolas Italian Kitchen, 4343 S Mccall Rd, Englewood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NICOLAS ITALIAN KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4343 S Mccall Rd, Englewood, FL 34224
License #: 1801048
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding at 47°F. in waitstation cooler. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentially hazardous foods into proper refrigeration.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside hoses.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Waitstation cooler holding at 47°F.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Waitstation cooler.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish and dry storage areas.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing bracelets. **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. Cooked sauces, soups, vegetables, pastas, meats in walk in cooler.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/15/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza station cooler holding at 47 degrees F. Repeat Violation from 5/18/12.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing. Set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is sanitizing properly.
  • Observed a scoop with no handle stored in ready to eat foods. sugar and parmesan cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage holding at 47 degrees F. in pizza station cooler. Repeat Violation from 5/18/12.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt, flour. Corrected On Site.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine
5/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. dough station cooler holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza station cooler holding at 46 degrees F.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. need chlorine
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dish/prep area
  • Observed a scoop with no handle stored in spices. portion cup
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in oil holding at 73 degrees F. at waitstation. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta cheese holding at 47 degrees F. in dough station cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage holding at 46 degrees F. in pizza station cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 5/19/12.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline-upright cooler holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 12/4/11.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/4/11.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine stored with foods. cookline, prep area, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. cookline
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cases of food stored under racks in walk in freezer
  • Observed hole in wall. near mixer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef and chicken holding at 47 degrees F. in cookline-upright cooler. Corrected On Site. products iced
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs stored over deli meats in walk in cooler
  • Observed scoops with no handles stored in spices.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt at pizza station
10/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
6/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza station cooler holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. observed six employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 6/7/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. at food prep table
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese holding at 47 degrees F. in pizza station cooler. Corrected On Site. all potentially hazardous foods placed into proper refrigeration.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken and seafood. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. seafood in upright cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 6/7/11.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage holding at 46 degrees F. in pizza station cooler. Corrected On Site. all potentially hazardous foods placed into proper refrigeration
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. pizza station cooler holding at 46 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dish area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED AT DISH AREA HANDSINK
  • Critical. NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED AT KITCHEN HANDSINK
6/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 6/27/10.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil and anchovies holding at 70 degrees on cookline counter. Corrected On Site. products discarded
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. upright cooler on cookline
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. under racks in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cook handling cut vegetables and deli meats. Corrected On Site. gloves utilized
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. prep/dish area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline, prep/dish area, and waitstation
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. toxics shelf
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.single dr main kitchen not in use//////upon reinspection cooler was in use chicken was at 46f and heavy cream 48f in box
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.observec 1 employee no hair restraint upon reinspection 4 employees with no hair restrainr
  • 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. upon reinspection 5 employees on floor no one trained at time of inspection
11/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.garlic oil@ 67f on counter
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.single dr main kitchen not in use
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.observec 1 employee no hair restraint
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. wait bx
  • 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
9/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ricotta 47f and pepperoni 44f in sm sand bx
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.garlic oil@ 67f on counter
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.sm sand bx
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.single dr main kitchen not in use
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.small sand bx by pizza oven
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. wait bx
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.wiping cloths direct contact wit food
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. reheating alumumin containers for rolls
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.kitchen plastic bottles
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 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
8/31/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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