Cosimo's Brick Oven, 3501 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: COSIMO'S BRICK OVEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3501 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
License #: 6804277
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 3/29/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed waitress touching bread rolls with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling near dishmachine with black residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on upright reachin cooler at cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire shelf racks over prep tables in kitchen rusty.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.' Pizzas at front counter. Corrected On Site.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm, establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing until unit repaired.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink near salad station used by food employees.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty equipment rack over food prep table near large mixer.
  • Observed wall and cooling soiled with accumulated dust in walkin cooler.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered container of sauce in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee touching cut limes with bare hands at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, clean equipment wire racks in dishmachine area rusty. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on outside of microwave oven near stoves.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors and lines in dry storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust on dry storage room wire racks.
  • Observed build-up of debris on hood filters.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, wire rack and order holder over pizza toppings reachin cooler.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers in dishmachine area.
12/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire rack for clean equipment in dishmachine area is rusted.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black debris on underside of ice bin cover at soda dispenser station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on inside of door to ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food dust on soda pumpnlines and motors.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom in kitchen with door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Two 5 gallon containers labeled "Tomatoe Basil" in walkin cooler.Stop sale issued .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Two tubs of beef on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, on prep table in kitchen .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen is rusted .
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire storage racks near walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing knife in handwash sink at cookline .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink at salad station near cookline . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Clothes on top of canned tomatoe s in storeroom .
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, bottom shelf of food prep table in kitchen rusted .
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned, broiler grill grates .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on chopper plates over food prep table.
  • Observed residue build-up on side of reachin cooler Next to handwash sink.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handwash sink in employees bathroom in kitchen .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink at cookline next to upright reachin cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink across from Blodgett oven at cookline .
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lettuce in walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Twpo pans of raw chicken on floor in walkin cooler .
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink containers on food prep table in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, broken plastic cover on flour bin.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, equipment rack over dishwash area is rusted .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, holes in one section of hood filters over microwave .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Blade and assembly .
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Handwash sink next to 4 door reachin cooler in prep area.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in handwash sink near dishwasher.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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