Cuoco Pazzo Cafe, 915 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Cuoco Pazzo Cafe
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 915 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
License #: 6010225
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - BROKEN dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food prep in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.NO GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.REACHINS THREE
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.FRONTREP HANDWASH SIDE STATION HANDWASH BAR HANDWASH
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.SHRIMP THAWING IN CONTAINER OF WATER
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.TWO PREP TABLE SHELVES
  • Basic - Two of six lights out at cooks line
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.BAR
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.SOUP, MEAT SAUCE, LASAGNE, BEEF COOKED
09/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan cover in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Rusted
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 44F veal, 44F potatoes replace in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen grease tray.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Soup, dressings.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 44F. by adding ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelf rack in w/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. containers of sauce on shelf rack in w/I cooler.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by dishroolm area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. box of squid on top of ice cream. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf rack in walk in cooler .
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board.
  • Observed residue build-up on kitchen grease tray.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf rack in w/I cooler.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ceiling lights in kitchen area.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. containers of dressing in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/22/10.
10/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs above apples. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting limes/lemons with bare hands. bar area.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed residue/rust build-up on shelf rack surface.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. bar area.
7/14/2010Routine - 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. sauce, pasta,
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. containers of sauce on lower shelf in w/I cooler.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on top warewashing machine
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on interior of oven.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. ceiling lights in kitchen area.
1/28/2010Routine - 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. containers of soup, sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice, squid, g.beef.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. containers of sauce, soup. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. interior of oven.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. worned out tiles in kitchen's floor,
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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