Piccola Italia, 1692 Sw 22 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PICCOLA ITALIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1692 Sw 22 St, Miami, FL 33145
License #: 2328072
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 1/18/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.[expired 10/1/2011]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. THROUGHOUT
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.[slicer]
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[top of pizza oven]
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.[delinquent since 10/1/2010]
1/12/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MEATBALLS, WINGS
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. operator stated food just restocked and then placed on ice
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN AT 59, all food placed in walkin which holds food at 40, and operator has 3 workin reachin coolers.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water provided at employee hand wash sink is too hot & discourages proper use of handsink. at 171 degrees F
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. expired one month
8/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.garlic and oil,
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving in walkin
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Cheese container
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer door.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Prep area shelving
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Inside walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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