Tarantella Ristorante & Pizzer, 1755 Bell Tower Ln, Weston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TARANTELLA RISTORANTE & PIZZER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1755 Bell Tower Ln, Weston, FL 33326
License #: 1620130
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 4/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Dirty Towel used for Multiple Purpose.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light Shield in Dessert Case missing.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Drain under the Dish Washer Flooded. plumber came in fixed the Drain during the Inspection.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Dumpster Area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. calamari 49°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Tomato Sauce in Deep Bucket, with Plastic Lid 49°F.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooks line
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small Bain Marie cooler on the cooks line is unable to maintain TCS foods at proper temperatures.Do not store any TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in this unit until it is repaired and able to maintain food at proper temperatures.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw veal in the walkin cooler.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small Bain Marie cooler on the cooks line.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Chicken over veal **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cooks line.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, both sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers by ice machine and as ice scoop in ice machine.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door by WIC.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed under sink near espresso machine.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on chest freezer near bathrooms.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on cook line.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed on cook line in both sandwich stations.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed throughout cook line on cooler units.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.grill
  • Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Single-service items not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On Site.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rusty shelves reachin
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.cookline
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Corrected On Site.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.lids
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.spice rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.server station
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.backbdoor
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.squid Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin freezer
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Light not functioning.hood
12/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.by back door
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.veal above soup Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning.hood
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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