Bella Italia Pizzeria, 10801 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BELLA ITALIA PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10801 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33777-1159
License #: 6207458
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small metal mixing bowl inside tub of sauce , walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bottle of employee water stored in ice machine Corrective action taken: bottle discarded, ice emptied from machine
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line
  • High Priority - One moderately Dented can present. Pizza sauce
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken above cooked Lange , walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Display pizza sold by slice, front line (only served during the hours 12:00-4:00) Corrective action taken: application forms issued
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pizza sauce, walk in cooler Corrective action taken: uncovered
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Pouches of cooked pasta 44° Corrective action taken: pouches opened to allow for proper cooling
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless bowl inside container of sauce, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bin of unions under rack
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind soup warmer
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef on shelf above cooked eggplant, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray can of Lysol brand on shelf above canned goods **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Meatballs on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse front counter.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in freezers back prep room.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 46°F operator covered them to keep cold air in.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Fish over RTE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Meatballs, cooked chicken.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine.
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Large pot of soup in walk in cooler.
6/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup for scoop in eatable ice
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Missing on person doing food prep
  • 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. Ham sliced
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.cooling soup in a large covered pot in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm note all items must be sanitized prior to use
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee dng food service
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on deli style cooler door handle
9/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sliced ham
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on deli style sandwich cooler handles
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bowl no handle in sugar and salt food bin
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on deli style door handle
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/27/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. certification expired 1/12/11
  • 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 expired dates
6/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. certification expired 1/12/11
  • 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 expired dates
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. insides of knife holder
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. in kitchen area
3/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on deli style pizza cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
6/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cans stored on floor in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on small deli style cooler door handle
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/29/2010Routine - 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. cut cheese
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep front area
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on deli style cooler doors
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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