Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria, 2515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MONTY'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1801889
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Pizza station.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Pizza station.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink in RIF. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Handle of knife in sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Pizza station.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lids. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Need chlorine at bar. **Warning**
3/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Over broiler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lids. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All handsinks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Need chlorine at bar. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning** On callback inspection 2/17/14, required employee training incomplete, 30 day extension given per Anthony Posa.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles **Warning**
2/17/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle stored in ready to eat food. Multiple products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Over broiler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lids. **Warning**
  • 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. Open can of red bull energy drink at pizza station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At waitstation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Pasta station cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All handsinks. **Warning**
  • Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple coolers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or b'arnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator states that raw shell eggs used in Caesar dressing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Fryer baskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Need chlorine at bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 9 employees engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Need 0-220°F. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles **Warning**
12/16/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sinks in bathrooms. Bar, kitchen
11/25/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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