Carinos Italian Restaurant, 9524 Blind Pass Rd #6-9, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9524 Blind Pass Rd #6-9, St. Petersburg, FL 33706
License #: 6213774
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen ) **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(cooks line) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(hose in kitchen next to hand wash sink ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
10/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on and under equipment on cooks line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.(by Pepsi cooler ) **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(reach in on cooks line ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen ) **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(cooks line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.(in kitchen ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.(styrofoam clam shells on cooks line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.(Rubbermaid container to hold cut leafy greens)(thank you bags in freezer holding garlic knots) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Butter 47°F, red sauce 46°F, chicken stock 46°F, )all items moved to other unit to lower temp **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(eggs over dairy ,) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.((raw veal over raw fish) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(hose in kitchen next to hand wash sink ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(cooks line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(ladies room near stage) **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
10/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(co2 tanks in bar area)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(bar)
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(outside freezer and wherever else needed)
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.(0ppm )
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.(drain line from soda gun at bar)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(doors on cooks line)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.(bar area)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(soda gun in water over night 75°F, )
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(through out)
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(eggs over veggies)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(water feed to tankless heater)
  • 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. (Milk coffee bar)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(bar area)
12/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing in kitchen restroom.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 large containers of sauce prepared previous night are in walk in unit at 58?F and 62?F. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Red sauce prepared the previous night at 58?F and 62?F in walk in unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Sauce cooled overnight in 5 gallon deep containers. Sauces are 58?F and 62?F. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
4/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.{WALKIN COOLER,FRT COUNTER COOLER}
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.{COOKLINE} Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[rear kitchen handwash sink]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[cracked tiles]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.[raw wood under large mixer]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[large full soup pot in walkin cooler]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.{UPRIGHT COOLER}
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[back door/air gap]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[ar of kitchen next handsink]
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.[Upright]
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[kitchen coolers]
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.[cookline cooler]
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.{KITCHEN }
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.[over prep table] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.{HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA}
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[removed to freezer ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.{SHELL EGGS IN WALKIN COOLER} Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[ricotta cheese containers]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.[next to cooking equipment]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.{BULK STORAGE BINS}
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.[plares]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[pot in hws] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[storage shelf]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachin on cookline]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[door was left open]
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.[sfraws]
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[make-table]
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[storage shelving ]
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.[plates]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[rear hws/faucet ]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[wait station]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[wait station]
  • Observed holes in wall.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Throughout coolers.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Semolina container.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.Foil covered bottom shelves on pp table.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Above bar ice bin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar in back room.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.Hood filters.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Bar area.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or expiration date.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.saute pans on cook line warped.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cook line.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pans under stainless prep table.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Pans in storage closet near triple sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Server station in dining.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Server area in dining.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Server area in dining.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Back room bar. Corrected On Site.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Food-Licensing InspectionWarning Issued

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