Vito's Gourmet Pizza, 1489 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: VITO'S GOURMET PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1489 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1616746
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 1/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread crumbs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Restroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen, Restroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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 wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
6/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FLIP TOP COOLER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. STOVE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. KITCHEN PREP AREA
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CHEST REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BAKING PANS
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BAKING RACK
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SPICE BOX
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. UPPER SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. PIZZA STATION
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. KITCHEN REACHIN COOLER AREA
  • 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.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. self closing device disrepair Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. ladies rest room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. all flip top cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. rest room
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 10/17/11.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Tile broken/storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets soiled reach in cooler
  • Observed hole in wall. storage room
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. lighter,cigarette, cellular stored next to seasoning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. glass cleaner spray bottle stored next to pizza dough and to go food container,front line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt bag open Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.tuna salad, artichoke in flip top cooler and all potential hazardous food reach in cooler by 3 compertment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottle reach in cooler and front line Repeat Violation.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at rear prep area handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in hallways by backdoor over/next to storage shelfs with flour, pizza boxes, etc.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelfs.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers. rear prep area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted reach-in cooler shelfs.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. drain pipe of handwash sink in rear prep area.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in rear prep area near handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. lunchmeats, cheeses in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggwash over cooked sausages and dressings in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid in spraybottle on front counter.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear liquid in spraybottle on cookline.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with large gaps/showing light when closed.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta, cooked sausages in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
3/28/2011Routine - 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.cheese
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.beef reach in
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dressing
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese reach in line/back
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.tuna reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies reach in
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ham reach in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze Bottle reach in
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.oil/storage
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach in line
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.hole above electrical cover plate.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.tile broken/storage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage
  • Light not functioning.ladies room light blinking
10/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or manufacturers' dating information on FOODS may not be concealed or altered.
  • Critical. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (3) Cleaning EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under Paragraph 4-602.11(A) and SANITIZING as specified under Section 4-703.11;
  • Critical. Washing Fruits and Vegetables. Chemicals used to wash or peel raw, whole fruits and vegetables shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 173.315 Chemicals used in washing or to assist in the lye peeling of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under Section 7-204.12.
  • EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. (E) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under Section 4-603.11, surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (2) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and CONSUMER self-service UTENSILS such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (3) Before restocking CONSUMER self-service EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS such as condiment dispensers and display containers; (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
  • NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
6/30/2010Routine - 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 processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cold cuts Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.cup without handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.handsink
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese reachin cooler next pizza oven
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham in reachin cooler next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna in reachin cooler under prep table next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna fish salad Corrected On Site. operator voluntarily discarded the tuna fish
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler next front service counter
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler in front service counter
  • Critical. Observed thawed portions of raw animal food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours, including all preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking times while being thawed under running water. frozen chicken on counter next to deep fryer
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. salt bag on shelf next to deep fryer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of lettuce in randell brand reachin cooler next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl in sugar bin next to deep fryer
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. prep worker putting toppings on pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. prep worker washed rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. prep worker did not use soap when asked to wash hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. chef touching pizza dough without gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep area next to cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler in front service counter
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. throughout kitchen and prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage racks next to deep fryer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. food container on shelf next to deep fryer
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife stored between electrical cord and wall by deep fryer
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bucket of veggies in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. next to rear exit
8/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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