Bella's Italian Cafe, 1413 S Howard St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BELLA'S ITALIAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1413 S Howard St, Tampa, FL 33606-3176
License #: 3906345
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On rack with clean dishes. Near dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooksline near hand sink.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish on rolling rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. At bar area
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Containers of bread in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Plastic containers in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on clean plates at pizza cook area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Oscillating fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Back kitchen area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cooks line. White containers.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers near prep table in back kitchen. bottles on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage rack in dry storage with to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. On cooks line.
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Large bag of Bread crumbs on floor in dry storage
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter near 3comp sink and clean dish rack.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooksline and prep table in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooksline and prep table in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handsink near dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in prep kitchen area and storage room .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Mole buildup on tubing.
  • Critical - Carbonator backflow device not installed and no air gap is present. In mopsink
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth used under cutting board on front cooks line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On rack w clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Near back door
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Seafood. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. In bar area
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Near dish wash machine
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Near clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Near dish rack
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooks line
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
8/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, kitchen area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, utensil stored inside hws in kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over trays of bread in kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling tile not properly placed over mixing station in kitchen
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, by soda area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, in cheese in RIC
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, pen stored in prep area
  • 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, in pizza oven area For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. wine bottles in drink ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag in box
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. dishroom & prep areas
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. lightcover in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.utencils by bar area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roaches found
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live small flies in dry storage.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. tall reachin cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/13/2009Routine - 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. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. dry storage , walkin fReezer
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin cooler- leaking
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. soiled cardboard in drawer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. dry storage
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. dishroom areas
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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