Casa Benedetto's Italian Caffe, 6357 A1a South, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASA BENEDETTO'S ITALIAN CAFFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6357 A1a South, Saint Augustine, FL 32080
License #: 6501595
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dry goods/foods in non food grade containers
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside faucet
10/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned pans in storage room
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food containers
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cookline
  • Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen shelf/rack
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Soups at between 48-60° f in reach in cooler (overnight temperatures)
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dry goods/foods in non food grade containers
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Soups at between 48-60° f in reach in cooler (overnight temperatures)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside faucet
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline unit
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Cookline cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Counters and shelves
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Items too close to handwash sink /. Overstock plates stored in rest room
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped butter at 60°f at coffee station
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • 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. Deli meats in cooler
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old lables on containers
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Counters and shelves : cookline
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee clothing Jon can opener **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup at 48°f in cooler ( overnight temperatures ) Corrective Action : Voluntarily Discarded
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chopping parley **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Eggs over ready-to-eat in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of handwash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline cooler
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Clothing over can opener **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/22/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline handwash sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut due to Plumbing issues
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline handwash sink
3/27/2013Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee hat stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline handwash sink
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw eggs ove cooked foods
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 55 semi fresh/shiny droppings behind reach in freezer on floor in dry goods room, approximately 15 semi fresh on floor by canned goods in dry goods room, approximately 25 semi fresh on floor under plates shelf in kitchen, approximately 5 semi fresh behind ice machine on floor in kitchen , approximately 5 dry droppings behind cookline coolers . Approximately 15 semi fresh behind rear reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Deflector plate
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand wash sink Blocked by equipment **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut due to Plumbing issues
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline handwash sink
3/26/2013Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE CLOTHING OVER UTENSILS . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. UTENSILS IN SINK
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NUMEROUS " STERILITE " CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOODS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BAG OF ICE NEXT TO RAW FOODS IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. APPROXIMATELY 5 DRY RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES /COUNTERS
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MOPSINK
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE
3/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. ITEMS IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. MOPSINK
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES /COUNTERS
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS : COOKIES
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. CUTTING BOARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. FIRST AID CREAM BY FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 UNDER COOKLINE SINK, ONE IN DRY STORAGE
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. LOOSE LIGHT WIRE IN REACH IN COOLER NEAR COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SEAFOOD OVER READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER/ EGGS OVER DAIRY.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination . APRON OVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. MOPSINK BLOCKED/NOT DRAINING
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. SOUP AT 70 : KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. SOUP Corrected On Site.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed SOILED APRONS OVER MIXER, EMPLOYEE FOODS OVER RESTAURANT FOODS IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. EMPLOYEE CUTTING READY TO EAT FOOD : MUSHROOMS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT : MICROWAVE
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. NUMEROUS KNIVES UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed REACH IN COOLER cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COOKLINE DRAWERS
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 2 LARGGE DEAD ROACHES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. LAMINATED WOOD BOWLS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. ABOVE COOKLINE COOLERS
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE , DESERT COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. MOPSINK
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BREADS IN SHOPPING BAGS :FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESE IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. ITEMS NOT INVERTED
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE , COFFEE MACHINE , BBQ GRILL, Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. BROKEN MOPSINK
5/17/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. LAMINATED BOWLS
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. HEAVY CONDENSATION IN NUMEROUS COOLERS. ICE BUILD UP IN COOLERS
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHOPPING BAGS
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed RESIDUE ON PLATES AT DINING TABLE
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers. FOUL ODOR FROM BACK COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT
  • Violation: 24-09-1 Observed clean equipment stored on floor. PANS
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCETS
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD EQUIPMENT
8/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. CLAMS AT 50 F .
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER IN COOLERS 50 F, BUTTER ON COUNTERS 60 F, SEAFOOD IN BACK COOLER AT 50 F, CHICKEN AT 50 F ,
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SOUPS , LASAGNA AT 50 F (OVERNIGHT TEMPERATURES )
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. NUMEROUS COOLERS
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN , SEAFOOD
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS NEXTTO BUTTER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. LAMINATED BOWLS
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. HEAVY CONDENSATION IN NUMEROUS COOLERS. ICE BUILD UP IN COOLERS
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. SHOPPING BAGS
  • Observed RESIDUE ON PLATES AT DINING TABLE
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. FOUL ODOR FROM BACK COOLER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. NUMEROUS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODFILTERS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTERS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. PANS
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCETS
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. UNAWARE OF COLDHOLDING TEMPERATURES Corrected On Site.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed cracked egg stored with whole shell intakes raw eggs.
  • Critical. Observed oregano container not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed thawing food at room temperature. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed flour/seasoning on floor.
  • Critical. Observed raw eggs stored next to eggplant.
  • Observed gaskets of make table in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed ice build-up on racks of reach-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed can opener dirty. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed reach-in cooler dirty.
  • Critical. Observed slicer dirty.
  • Observed hood filters has grease build-up.
  • Observed exteriors of reach-in coolers and cooking equipment dirty.
  • Observed bowls in storage not inverted.
  • Observed to-go containers not inverted in back storage area.
  • Critical. Observed hose at 3 compartment sink below floow line. Corrected on site.
  • Critical. Observed no self-closure on back door.
6/28/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BREAD CRUMBS
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. FOIL A A SHELVING COVER IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. IF HAND WASHING VIOLATIONS NOTED IN FUTURE A HANDSINK WILL BE ASKED TO BE PUT IN ON COOKLINE
  • 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.
9/2/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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