Pietro's On The River, 8735 S Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PIETRO'S ON THE RIVER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8735 S Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
License #: 6600823
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 4/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Squeeze bottle containing a food product not labeled. Sugar
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Butane
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Herbs
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse and lunch in drying area
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelving in dry storage downstairs made of unsealed wood
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee drank from cup and went back to work without changing gloves
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind outside bar
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pants and keys on baking sheets
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, hood filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, both cook line units.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, dessert reach in cooler. Also, walk in cooler gasket and door frame.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, unwrapped straws in glasses on bar are exposed to potential customer cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, server beverage station in the kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dusty grease, hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cook line.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area, box of bread sticks stored in employee restroom.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, dessert cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored, boxes of plastic wrap stored in employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, tested at 10 ppm.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, at the bar.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored, mixing glasses/shakers at the bar inverted on a linen napkin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, bar handwash sink has mixing glasses/shakers on area in front of basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine, bar area.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, cookline.
  • Observed beverage cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, bar area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, sheet pan of beef under shelf in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, server station reach in cooler in the kitchen.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, where desserts are stored.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, black straw-like stirrers in caddies at the bar allowing for potential customer cross contamination. Corrected On Site.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with greasy dust. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, rear prep area handwash sink near rear exit and cookline.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor cover.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of dust on clean dish storage rack next to rear prep area oven.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed, rear prep aarea hood system. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, server wearing bracelets whike scoping ice.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, bar reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, server station handwash sink being used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice in the basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket's torn/in disrepair, cookline unit's.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer testedvat 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, black straw-like stirrers on the bar allowing for potential customer cross contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk in cooler door frame and gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans, dented can of chick peas on dry food storage shelf. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw beef stored over cooked potatoes on speed rack in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, cook wearing a watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination, covered employee drink cup on shelf above cookline prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket's torn/in disrepair, cookline.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, bar reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, container of water in the cookline handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, cookline handwash sink near saute station.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, cookline.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, employee restroom.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans, can of hearts of palm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, sheet pan of meat in the walk in cooler and cases of food in the walk in freezer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, kitchen server station. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, filters near ice machiine not date marked.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, dessert station.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink, bar 3 bay sink set up-wash, sanitize, third bay empty. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and door tracks, bar equipment.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, straws and stirrer/straw sticks at the bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, brewer filters stored uncovered on top of brewing equioment at kitchen server station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, bar sink has mixing glasses on basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, bar.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200 plus ppm. Corrected On Site.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, raw hamburger stored in drawer over raw fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, cloth towels under cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, cook handled sandwich bun and pickle with bare hands and server handled rolls with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, main ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, server station preperation area and on cutting board in the kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, cook line.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 bay sink is set up: first bay wash and second bay sanitize. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Observed soup spoons stored in bucket are not stored with all handl in one direction. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, walk in cooler fan motor covers.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, kitchen.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, quaternary ammonnia in wiping cloth buckets tested at 500 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, ABC extinguisher on the floor at the bar server station. For reporting purposes only.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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