Piccola Italia American Restaurant, 37502 W Sr 54, Zephyrhills, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PICCOLA ITALIA AMERICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 37502 W Sr 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
License #: 6101277
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Light not functioning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dish room
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. pizza prep line
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. dish room
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • 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.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. trash and cardboard lids open
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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