Bella Cucina, 1507 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BELLA CUCINA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1507 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573
License #: 3916778
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sink sprayer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.soda machine
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.cooks apron thrown on top of foods in reach in cooler
  • 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.several drinks I. Several places
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.pipes and drains need to be cleaned
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.black refrigerator
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.sink sprayer
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Under window
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.had employee use tongs to transfer sausage
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.raw shell eggs over deli ham , turkey
  • 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 - 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.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.two locations
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.under and behind dishmachine
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.at reach thru window
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.lexan pans in reachin cooler
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on pipes under sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.ss cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. server area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with plastic pitcher
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.food splatter on reachin coolers -black refrigerator
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. clean around grout on wall behind sink
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front server area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.baffle needs cleaning
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handlles of coolers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.behind reachin coolers ,on black refrigerator
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen areas
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.clean white baffle of moldy substance
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shell eggs stored over salads ,cooked vegatables Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. windex
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. in grooves of gasket
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. female employee needs hair restraint
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs need to be stored under any ready to eat foods
  • Observed personal item stored with food.ladies purses - Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/28/2011Routine - 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. all milks,creams ,coldcuts ,cheeses need to be date marked when opened from original package
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. all foods prepared and held over need to be date marked
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. clean brown substance on baffle
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. food splatter - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.sanitizer buckets - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. server areas -
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shelk eggs stoted over raw vegatable
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. all driks need lid s and straws
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. black substance on gasket need cleaning
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. baffle on machine needs cleaning
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. all single service items need to be inverted for protection
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
8/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Post the Consumer Advisory (provided) in the dining room.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Hood-Fire-Suppression system must be serviced and tagged before opening.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Mount fire extinguishers on walks.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Portable-fire extinguishers must be serviced and tagged before opening.
5/3/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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