Sal's Italian Ristorante, 20505 South Dixie Highway # 1245, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SAL'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20505 South Dixie Highway # 1245, Miami, FL 33189
License #: 2331281
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. At pizza station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Pizza maker indicates me is used for oil . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pizza/calzone/stromboli hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza (sold by slices) 82°f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in it. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By kitchen entrance. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **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.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/4/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate Comment: Thermometer calibration
  • Intermediate - Observed: Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Priority: Basic
5/9/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
5/2/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease and food debris build up on shelves in food prep area.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Observed debris below ice machine.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed standing water around three compartments sink by the water heater.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pasta stored in cooler and not covered.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIF NOT WORKING.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed gasket torn in ric at pizza line.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four dented rusted cans of tomatoe.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed PHF in cooler front of hood below 41 degrees.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked poultry kept at 113 and 88 degrees.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed about 10 plus live roaches in the crevices of cooling equipment at the cook line.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed uncovered trays of pasta exposed to live roaches and stagnant slimed water. These trays were at the cooling drawer under cooking equipment at the line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed line cooler below stove where pasta was stored has stagnant slimed water and pasta residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Observed cooked chicken wings in plastic bag.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed PHF prep on site and placed in wic without date marking.
5/1/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease and food debris build up on shelves in food prep area.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Observed debris below ice machine.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed standing water around three compartments sink by the water heater.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pasta stored in cooler and not covered.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Observed inside microwave has food residue.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIF NOT WORKING.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed gasket torn in ric at pizza line.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four dented rusted cans of tomatoe.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed PHF in cooler front of hood below 41 degrees.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked poultry kept at 113 and 88 degrees.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed about 10 plus live roaches in the crevices of cooling equipment at the cook line.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed uncovered trays of pasta exposed to live roaches and stagnant slimed water. These trays were at the cooling drawer under cooking equipment at the line.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed line cooler below stove where pasta was stored has stagnant slimed water and pasta residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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 - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Observed cooked chicken wings in plastic bag.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed PHF prep on site and placed in wic without date marking.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Warning**
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
12/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
4/4/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing by dishwashing area
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cookline sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.icescoop
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese ,pasta,ham in reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • 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. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.garlic and oil mix,pizza pies
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lassagna,soups ,sauces,pizza pies Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.garlic and oil mix
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.soups ,lassagna,sauce
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • 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
10/27/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
7/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • 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. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.pizza pies
  • 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.garlic and oil mix,soups in walkin
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.pizza pies
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.soups
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • 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.pizza station
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • 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.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
4/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 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. raw poultry over ground beef
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. hand sink men's bathroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Hand sink men's bathroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 Repeat Violation.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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