Ciao Italia, 5370 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CIAO ITALIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5370 Gulf Of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-2047
License #: 5103193
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/2/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair(interior of reach in freezer door)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers(dishwash /back stove top area)
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/2/2014Routine - 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.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of reach in freezer door in poor repair and exposing insulation to food products.
  • Basic - Light in men's room not functioning.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage area.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit at wait station holding dressings
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed scoop for dressing at wait station area lacking handle
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Observed pizza to go boxes stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers(by back door and above dough mixer)
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoop for garlic seasoning lacking handle.
  • Observed several damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. Ceiling tiles do not appear to be smooth easily cleanable and non absorbant.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[kitchen]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed slicer press rusted at food contact surface. Overall slicer is soiled. No food prep taking place at station.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Sandwich bar cooler across from stove has hot spot in bottom right corner. Foods in bottom right corner at 46degF while remaining items elsewhere at 40degF or colder.]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. [Bar units]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[4 bay sink at bar does not have hand sink designated.]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [Cooling cooked pasta with lid and straight off stove in walk in cooler. Warming surrounding items.]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair [Sandwich bar cooler door with hinge problem.]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Veal and chicken] Corrected On Site by moving to walk in.]
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [Meatballs, sauces in walk in cooler.]
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Dry storage room bottom shelving.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 6. 36-11-1 6-101 11 FC: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing, worn, torn, in dishwash area.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[waitstation salads/ dressing cooler, Kenmore]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook, preparation person, salad maker.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing, worn, torn, in dishwash area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Rear kitchen hood above stove.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[waitstation salads/ dressing cooler, Kenmore]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook, preparation person, salad maker.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. White one on kitchen preparation table has heavy black buildup in grooves.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Tooth picks.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [kitchen] Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing, worn, torn, in dishwash area.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor, around legs of equipment and up against walls.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Rear kitchen hood above stove.
  • 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 : 5/24/10.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler: pastas, seafood sslad, cooked eggplant, sauces.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[waitstation and one at cookline]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. [calamari] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.[styrofoam takeout containers] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Styrofoam takeout containers not stored inverted in waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handsink Blocked by pan of Calamari defrosting. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [defrosting foods] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [kitchen]
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. [both men's and women's]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing, floor worn to bare concrete in dishwash area. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Rear preparation room where pizza dough is made.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. [choking]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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