Da Sesto, 7199 66 St, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DA SESTO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7199 66 St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6215750
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One severely dented can, cannelloni beans Corrective action taken: segregated for return to vendor
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrective action taken: cleaning in progress
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Sack of potatoes
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. Cake servers sored in water measured at 83 ° Corrective action taken: water dumped, items cleaned and sanitized
  • High Priority - One severely Dented can present. Furmano brand cannellini beans Corrective action taken: removed from inventory
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice cubes, lemon wedge, staw in handwash sink, Wait station
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Corrective action taken: cleaning in progress
07/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Crumbs in bottom
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bulk container of bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under butcher block cutting board
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Tubs of sauce actively cooling with ice wands
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Sealed cases of stemware, women's restroom
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken ,microwave oven
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under Dishwashing area
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water measured at 73° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 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. Measured 0ppm. Operator to discontinue use of machine for sanitizing , set up 3 comp sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Tray of partially cooked chicken breast cooling on prep table 15 min, 94°, placed into refrigerator
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( dish racks)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.( pepper)
  • 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.( will use 3 Compartment sink until repaired)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/23/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Wait station area **Warning**
  • No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.milk **Warning**
  • Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. **Warning**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Wait station area **Warning**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Stored between reachin and prep table **Warning**
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.flour,sugar etc **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachins **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter,veal,dairy **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce/ top shelf in upright cooler **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.interior/backsplash **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.milk **Warning**
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. **Warning**
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working container of croutons removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Violation: 10-04-1 Ice scoop in waitress station not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-35-1 Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair.
  • Violation: 21-16-1 Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside waitress station ice bin.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of food/ grease on residue on exteriors of dish chemical containers beneath dishmachine.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on dish storage rack.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, grease or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground surrounding back door.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath equipment.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 37-06-1 Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Violation: 44-02-1 Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Ice scoop in waitress station not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, grease or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food/ grease on residue on exteriors of dish chemical containers beneath dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on dish storage rack.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath equipment.
  • Observed garbage on the ground surrounding back door.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found on storeroom floor. This violation must be corrected by : 01/17/12.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside waitress station ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working container of croutons removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in bar cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed soda syru accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • 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.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at waitress station handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed canned goods stored on floor.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed toxic items improperly stored in waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed bag of rice stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical. No quaternary ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust behind oven.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • 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.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.{UPRIGHT} Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.{OIL/GARLIC} Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 1/14/2010.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.{GELATTO FREEZER }
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[EMPLOYEE STARTING WORK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS]
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.[old food]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[cracks between prep tables]
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.{HOOD FILTERS}
  • Critical. No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 1/14/2010.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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