Dolce Vita Gelato & Cafe, 954 Normandy Drive, North Bay Village, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DOLCE VITA GELATO & CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 954 Normandy Drive, North Bay Village, FL 33141
License #: 2328847
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. For RIF in back area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In back storage area
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. For RIF in back area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In back storage area
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink. Operator informed me that he dumps mop water in 3CS
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter cooler where empanadas are being stored has an ambient temp of 73° F. Operator stated they will not use until fixed.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. For RIF in back area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. In the front counter reach in cooler
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In back storage area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas holding at 72° F for less than 4 hours. Corrective action taken by operator to place in other RIC.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink. Operator informed me that he dumps mop water in 3CS
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both front area and back area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in customers restroom where employees use.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.lid on chest freezer broken.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezer.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. RIC IN BACK ROOM
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Two refrigeration units not operating . Stored in back area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Ac vent in front counter
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Back area hand sink
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
2/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER NOT IN USE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACHIN FREEZER DOOR
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICE CREAM INSIDE FREEZER WITH BROKEN DOOR
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. freezer door in disrepair .
1/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Multiuse non-food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. reach in freezer lid/plastic
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. CORD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER (CLOTH*)
  • Observed REACH IN FREEZER gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair (REACH IN FREEZER DOOR)
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair (FREEZER LID INSULATION EXPOSED )
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.( BOXES) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. UNDER ICE CREAM UNIT Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. AROUND HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. RESTROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WOOD USED INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER TO HOLD SHELF & SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-13-1 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. ICE CREAM COOLER GLASS CRACKED OVER 5 feet side to side [taped]
8/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MILK
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Temperature over 44 degrees farenheit
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. ICE CREAM COOLER GLASS CRACKED OVER 5 feet side to side [taped]
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8/16/2010.
  • 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 : 8/17/2010.
6/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. (EMPLOYEE SIGNING MISSING PROOF)
3/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. CONTAINERS/PAN INSIDE at handsink by 3 COMP SINK
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. (EMPLOYEE SIGNING MISSING PROOF)
1/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY AIR CONDITION ROOM
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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