Portofino Coal Fired Pizza, 650 Ne 22nd Terrace Ste 112, Homestead, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PORTOFINO COAL FIRED PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 650 Ne 22nd Terrace Ste 112, Homestead, FL 33033
License #: 2332591
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling.
11/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler lid in disrepair on the cook line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pasta **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.plate stored inside the one in the back **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line unit
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By ice machine
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner
3/13/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Rech in coolers one in pizza station and other on the cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 4 employees have food handlers certifications out of approximately 40 employees. **Warning**
  • 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** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. Cook. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Flour bag **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw beef next to ready to eat food. **Warning**
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
11/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cup inside
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.womans bags Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • CLEANED AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, OR SINGLE-SERVICE NOT PROPERLY STORED. HANDLES MUST BE UP. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT STORED IN DIRTY DRAWERS, RACKS, VESTIBULES OR TOILET ROOMS, OR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT/WALLS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED GASKETS/SEALS ON COLD HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR. SAUTE STATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL FOOD STORED OVER READY-TO-EAT FOOD. EGGS OVER CHEESE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
6/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.sad codiments under missing tiles from water leak 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On Site.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
12/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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