Italian Touch Inc, 8211 46 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ITALIAN TOUCH INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8211 46 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33709
License #: 6213838
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Non-original containers of sugar and salt on shelf by kitchen hand sink. Items are stored on a shelf above cleaning supplies and it is not clear if they are food items or chemicals. Operator labeled and relocated containers of salt and sugar away from chemical rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. (76°F cooked noodles, 79°F cooked noodles) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. (Pizza peel on top of pizza oven.) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.. (Over prep line) **Repeat Violation**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( spoons and spatulas 76°F, )
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( in kitchen prep area)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(ladies restroom)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. (Storing meat in freezer)
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(freezer near cooks line)
  • Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.(freezer near restrooms not locked during business hours)
  • Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.(2x4 used to lock exit door during business hours)
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler fan covers soiled with build up of dust and debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine or quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading using both test strips. No sanitizer present.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler, ambient thermometer reads 50?F where temperature is 42?F.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. (Cooked pastas)
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Tongs stored on oven door
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Touching sliced tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Container of cut lemons stored in beverage ice bin
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. Pasta
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Old food build up on deli style cooler handle front cooks area near fax machine
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. pasta
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. inside of ice machine
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in salad prep area and in beverage storage area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. touching cooked pasta Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up in door handles of coolers on cooks line
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. cup dispensor lacking lid on top
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. more than 100 ppm
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of kitchen cabinets.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered lettuce in kitchen cooler between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on grill line shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered salad condiments in waiter station cooler between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at mopsink hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of kitchen cabinets.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning in storeroom light fixture.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/29/10.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[upright cooler]
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.{CUP DISPENSER }
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.{WAIT STATION} Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.{WAIT STATION}
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[kitchen hws]
  • Observed rear door in disrepair.[rusted]
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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