The Italian Sports Grill Inc, 7921 Nw 2 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE ITALIAN SPORTS GRILL INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7921 Nw 2 St, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2328024
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer 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.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
07/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Over prep station
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Hose of sanitizer solution disconnected
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60? beef, 57? f chicken reach-in cooler on cook line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach - in cooler on prep line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 LIVE ROACH BY DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BY DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. BOTTLES OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE STORED OVER FOOD PREPARATION STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair water damage over cookline area.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps under backdoor
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cooked yellow rice
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Dry storage
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Pizza prep station
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.Dry food storage shelving
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Top of pizza oven
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in soiled container by cookline area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps on backdoor
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Dishwashing area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Walk-in cooler door
  • Hood filters not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.Kitchen area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Baked pizza
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle holdster .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walk-in cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty surface .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Employee restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Cookline area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.Walk-in cooler door
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning.Dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. BAR AREA
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWL USED TO SCOOP SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. SET_UP MANUAL SANITIZING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. BAR AREA
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. PIZZA AREA
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZA IN PLASTIC DISPLAY CASE
  • Critical. Violation: 06-04-1 Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. RAW CHICKEN & MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. DBPR RECORD SHOWS AS OF TODAY OPERATOR HAS NOT YET SUBMITTED PLAN REVIEW FOR THE ADDITION OF PIZZA OVEN IN OPEN DINING AREA. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/30/09.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. REACH_IN CHEST FREEZER
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PIZZA IN PLASTIC DISPLAY CASE
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. RAW CHICKEN & MEAT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. SOILED
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 4 dead roaches on premises. KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found in kitchen.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. DBPR RECORD SHOWS AS OF TODAY OPERATOR HAS NOT YET SUBMITTED PLAN REVIEW FOR THE ADDITION OF PIZZA OVEN IN OPEN DINING AREA. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/30/09.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. CURRENT NEW OWNER. NEED TO SUBMIT PLAN REVIEW DUE TO ADDITION OF PIZZA OVEN IN OPEN DINING AREA.
  • 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. Pro
8/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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