Alfano's Restaurant, 1702 Clearwater Largo Rd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Alfano's Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1702 Clearwater Largo Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756
License #: 6213909
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 1/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk bin of pinko breading **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves under cappuccino machine
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor has accumulation of debris. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Dry storeroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface. Front of cappuccino machine
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. High temp machine final rinse fail to reach 180? per data plate. Heat strip fail to turn black , 3 attempts **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Cook line
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area
1/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. dripping condensation forming ice ; walk in freezer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under cook line
  • Observed hole in wall. coving tiles separating from wall ; leaving gap - next to ice cream freezer
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef above raw salmon ; cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. risotto ; walk in cooler
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar area
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing gun - bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bin containing lobster ; under rack of cooked pasta - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. inside bulk sugar bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of bread - dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. can of paint on shelf above bottled water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagne; walk in cooler
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. condensation dripping from pipe [walk in freezer]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. multiple locations - bar area; womens restrooms
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzle bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pasta covered during colling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs 46 degr F [cook line]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. meat Corrected On Site. placed under running water
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. mashed potatoes hot holding in steam table Corrected On Site. continue heating
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed one slightly dented cans. Sysco brand 3 bean salad
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. asst items [soup, meat sauce, garlic butter]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw veal on shelf above ckd meat sauce
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef on shelf above ckd pasta [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of gread [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. asst desserts - walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. prep person Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer for wiping cloths
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. 3 attempts Corrected On Site. continued to run machine until adequate temp reached & heat strip turned color
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook's line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hours of use
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun [bar area]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatulas - cook's line
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. multiple locations: next to ice machine, salad prep area, bar area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine measured at 200 ppm [wiping cloths] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 11/01/10. Li nda Alfano, Carlos Pagan scheduled to take exam 9/08/10 This violation must be corrected by : 11/02/10.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
6/25/2010Routine - 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. cheese/deli meat in reach in cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. croutons container
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near ice machine
3/17/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in hot holding unit
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plates not inverted or covered.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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