Benedettos, 21529 Village Lakes Shopping Center, Land O' Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BENEDETTOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 21529 Village Lakes Shopping Center, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
License #: 6102789
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. By vent in lobby
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Prep area
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Inge wedges in walkin freezer door
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near ice machine and dessert cooler
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Prep area
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 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. Info given on the big 5
  • 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. Dairy
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Pans
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in walkin cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf near dish machine
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  • 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.
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bar area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Waitress station
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bread crumds
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. Walkin cooler box
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler dessert cooler
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Between kitchen and bar area
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reachin cooler
  • 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.
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour bin
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. bar sink
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potatoes
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean pans stored on floor.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink by bar not accessible.
  • Light shield missing.
  • Old labels.
  • Critical - Outer opening not protected from insects/rodents.
  • Critical - Reach in cooler gasket.
  • Unnessary item on premises.
  • Walk in cooler gasket not maintained.
  • Wet mop not hung.
  • Wiping clothes.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dumpster not on proper pad./grease bin
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. by the can rack
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Ceiling tile missing. not flush in kitchen area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. bar area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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