Arte Pizza, 109 N 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ARTE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 109 N 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
License #: 5500996
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in bulk sugar container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Employee water bottle (opened) on make table in kitchen area
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils sitting in bucket of water 87° at cooks line
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In dish washing area **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 57°, veal Parmesan 55° in small cooler on cooks line. Corrective action-moved product to other side of cooler. Cooked egg plant 89° sitting on counter at salad making station. Corrective aciton-operator will place product under TPHC program. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Marinara sauce 91°-187° in crock pot. Corrective action-operator stirred product to disperse heat more evenly **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On patio where green hose is attached
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallons of milk opened a couple days ago not date marked
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink behind bar used as a dump sink
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked chicken, pastas in walk in cooler covered tightly while cooling **Corrected On-Site**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cup used as scoop in crushed red peppers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. several pairs on oven door handle
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under cutting board in front kitchen area
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp thawing in container of standing water in prep sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Gasket torn in stand up cooler in back kitchen area
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook on line changed gloves without washing hands first
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato 73°, cheese 55° both on top of make table in kitchen. Corrective action-placed product in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Marinara sauce 98° Corrective action-operator stirred product, turned unit hotter and placed lid on container
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top of white shield has some black buildup on it
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original certificates not available for all employees.
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bulbs in dry storage area protected
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on triple sink (prep sink) not functioning
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in multiple units not accurate within 3 degrees.
  • Intermediate - No state approved required employee training program present. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees trained with Serve Safe from National Restaurant Association **Warning**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above make table
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separate in refrigerator **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil container on floor
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Unit on left side has food build up on interior top of unit
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator and stand up unit
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Thank you bag used for bacon
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to rinse utensils
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager with certificate not working on day of inspection
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired in 02/2013
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Souffle cup used in bulk container of seasoning.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Server handling bread without wearing gloves. Corrective action-put gloves on.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Personal phone on make table while prepping product
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops 46f. Corrective action moved to frezzer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Metal pans not inverted in storage shed.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Oregano container used to store other product.
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. upright reach-in on left. ambient air temp 51'F. *Do not use this cooler for potentially hazardous foods until it's maintaining 41'F or below*
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. upright reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under veggies, reach-in
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage container and medicine in pizza reach-in with restaurant food.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon 46'F, cheese 48'F. Corrective Action =moved.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelving in upright reach in cooler
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cup in sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. one cooler
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty buckets.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-ins Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sani bucket chl 200ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/30/2011Routine - 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. Ricotta cheese.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken next to ground beef in box freezer, storage area
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In red pepper container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in or walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. One door by 3 comp sink.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood nott sealed in storage shed
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Big mixer
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. One door reach in cooler by 3 comp sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Light dust on fan by cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. One door reach in cooler by 3 comp sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic pans on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Lids not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without approval for such change. License has 30 seats and they have 91 seats total, City of Fernandina came to count seats but haven't gotten seating change record form. Must fax it when done to 904-727-5558
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside faucet
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage shed
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Glass cleaner next to vinegar on shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premises . Small mixer
12/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. sausage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door reachin ; prep reachin also ; upright reachin Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. didn't check dishmachine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. dishmachine not properly working
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm; set up manual sanitation until dishmachine is working
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 1 door reachin
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on fan Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. has 2010
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 26F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over cheese in reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. boxes with food in storage area
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. one door in reachin, upright reachin also
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. flour container
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed. using cloth towel under pizza spatula Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. didn't check sanitizer bucket
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust on fan
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. more than 200ppm bleach in bucket Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-31-2 Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable deep fryer
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
1/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Dairy
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48 f. Corrected On Site. Put in smaller containers
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Rinsed only for only a couple sEconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Unsealed wood pizza peel cracked.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Food contact surface up
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Observed the use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Portable deep fryer
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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. Pro
11/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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