Sbarro The Italian Eatery, 777 E Merritt Isl Cswy 57, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: SBARRO THE ITALIAN EATERY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 777 E Merritt Isl Cswy 57, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1503481
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. Scoop in ricotta. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm, remade 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/27/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Several dead in trap under under flour shelf and in dish area. 3 dead on cheese pans in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 prep area, 4 back office area, at least 30 on rubber floor mat in dish area, which is adjacent to prep area. 1 on ceiling in prep area, 7 in rusted out side of stove that cooks products to serve, 1 under oven on front line, 1 on shelf by walkin cooler, 1 at doorway from prep area to counter area. Callback found about 15 in a stove they use to cook food. 6/13/14 observed 1 in stove, 2 on dish area wall, 1 on prep area wall and 1 under oven in counter area, on front counter. 6/13/14 3:30 pm callback found 1 live in sink area but operator killed it.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopied certificates.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Several dead in trap under under flour shelf and in dish area. 3 dead on cheese pans in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 prep area, 4 back office area, at least 30 on rubber floor mat in dish area, which is adjacent to prep area. 1 on ceiling in prep area, 7 in rusted out side of stove that cooks products to serve, 1 under oven on front line, 1 on shelf by walkin cooler, 1 at doorway from prep area to counter area. Callback found about 15 in a stove they use to cook food. 6/13/14 observed 1 in stove, 2 on dish area wall, 1 on prep area wall and 1 under oven in counter area, on front counter.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopied certificates.
6/13/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Several dead in trap under under flour shelf and in dish area. 3 dead on cheese pans in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Made sauce 48° after 6 hours in walk in cooler, bucket too deep for product to properly cool. Made sauce 74 and 62° after 8 hours in walk in cooler. In big metal stock pot covered.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Made sauce.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 prep area, 4 back office area, at least 30 on rubber floor mat in dish area, which is adjacent to prep area. 1 on ceiling in prep area, 7 in rusted out side of stove that cooks products to serve, 1 under oven on front line, 1 on shelf by walkin cooler, 1 at doorway from prep area to counter area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopied certificates.
6/12/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Several dead in trap under under flour shelf and in dish area. 3 dead on cheese pans in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 prep area, 4 back office area, at least 30 on rubber floor mat in dish area, which is adjacent to prep area. 1 on ceiling in prep area, 7 in rusted out side of stove that cooks products to serve, 1 under oven on front line, 1 on shelf by walkin cooler, 1 at doorway from prep area to counter area. Callback found about 15 in a stove they use to cook food.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopied certificates.
6/12/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Several dead in trap under under flour shelf and in dish area.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Made sauce 48° after 6 hours in walk in cooler, bucket too deep for product to properly cool.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of crushed tomatoes.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach powder **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Made sauce.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 prep area, 4 back office area, at least 30 on rubber floor mat in dish area, which is adjacent to prep area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopied certificates.
6/11/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour bucket
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shelled eggs over romano cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.pizza people
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.dish area
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.The groutis worn on the floor by dish area
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. There are old labels stuck to clean containers in the walk in
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.The liht shield in kitchen is broen
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The spray nozzle at the 3 bin sink is broken
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. there is one dead roach by rear door. The manager removed the dead bug
  • High Priority - Presence of dead insets in the light shield
  • Intermediate - No cold running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.The ending date is missing on the food containers that are dated
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.The food cards are missing the certificate number
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dead bugs in light shields
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.the grout is worn down through out facility **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.pasta container has old label on it, container in frig
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.knife sharpener
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.20 dead roaches in tie bin by rear door,5 dead roaches on desk by rear door, 20 dead on floor by Hobart freezer , 10 dead under dry storage racks
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1live roach on desk near rear door, 1 live under pencil sharpener on desk
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.container that has utensils in it
  • 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.
2/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.grout worn in several areasvallowing standing water
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.bren light shield in kitchen
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.kitchen handsink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under equiptment
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.drawer with pencils in it
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.knives in clean rack
  • Observed hole in wall.by handsink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 bin sink
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.97 cheese stromboli. No time/temp form Corrected On Site.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED CHEESE KNIFE STORED ON UNCLEAN CARDBOARD ON SHELVING SUPPORT ABOVE BACK PREP TABLE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED MODERATE BUILD UP OF RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
  • OBSERVED PIZZA CUTTER STORED ON WET WIPING CLOTH ON FOOD PREP TABLE.
  • OBSERVED SPATULA STORED ACROSS PREP SINK FACET HANDLES.
  • OBSERVED UNTREATED WOOD USED AS A SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET. FOUND ON PREP TABLE.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.Last review was 2/4/11 with food service workers.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside back wall front ice bin.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.pizza cooked did not know to put on sanitizer after washing hands before touchig ready to eat food Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken and chipped floor tiles observed in the back room/dishroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood above the oven, moderate build up
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.heavily damaged ceiling tile in the back room
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.3 dented on the rim cans ,crushed tomatos and pizza sauces
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.heavy buildup
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.peperoni at 56 degrees f. rapid chilled to less than 41 df Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw sheel eggs above rte in the walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.inside at the top above the d moderate build up
11/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Mozzarall cheese cold holding 2 hours.noted 49 DEGREES F.Operator removed and chilled in freezer.RECOMMEND METAL PAN FOR CHEESE.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pepperoni cold holding 58 DEGREES F.STOP SALE,operator discarded product 6 oz.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pfried chicicken breast cold holding 46 DEGREES F in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in triple sink area.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.Last review documented 12/22/08.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Pizza make cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at 41 DF. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.Heavy odor of sewer gas eminating from floor drain in front of triple sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at rear prep table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked spaghetti in covered deep container at 65 DF ,cooling for 3 hours in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.Manager add ice to container to finish rapid cooling of spahetti.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Male food worker wearing wrist bands while preparing food.
  • Observed male employees with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pepperoni 46 DF on pizza make cooler and on table in deep container with ice water by oven. Repeat Violation.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Mozzaralle cheese noted 50 DF in top compartment of pizza cooler for 30 minutes.Recommend storing in metal container instead of plastic container and covering when not using cheese.Manager using time as a public health control for this food not maintained at 41 DF or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Ambient temperature in bottom of pizza make cooler noted 52 DF.
  • Observed two male employees with no hair restraints engaged in food handling.
  • Observed white cutting boards grooved/pitted at rear prep tables in kitchen.Note:boards may be resurfaced.
  • Observed pizza cooler right door gasket in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on splash surface behind mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on evaporator coil of pizza make cooler.
  • Critical. Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.Observed an odor of sewer gas coming from floor drain by triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair below triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification for BRIAN SMITH issue date 6/9/2005.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked for meatballs in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside back wall ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed;noted above 200 ppm chlorine in sink. Corrected On Site.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed;noted above 300 ppm. Corrected On Site.
10/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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