Ferraro's Pizza, 817b 14 St W, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FERRARO'S PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 817b 14 St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
License #: 5105189
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 4/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(sugar or salt like substance)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 to renew license. Upon callback, license fee has not been fully paid for 2014.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(sugar or salt like substance)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Please contact 1-850-487-1395 to renew license.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed chemical cleaner hung next to food products.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(sugar)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food( lasagna and sauces) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable along prep coolers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit holding raw chicken.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute heavily soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection , inspector only observed one employee training certificate.
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.Please contact 1-850-487-1395 to renew license
  • Observed a nonfood-grade container used to store pasta sauce
  • Critical - Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Observed scoop for sugar and salt substances lacking handle.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name(sugar and salt) **Corrected On-Site**
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit holding raw chicken
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food(buckrt holding garlic butter)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor(bag of sugar ) and bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed handsink at coffee station not draining. After inspector washed hands in handsink, water did not drain, drain appears to posdibly be clogged.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle neext to coffee machine
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
5/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - . Observed employees handling ready to eat foods that were not listed in original Alternative operating procedure. Establishment lacking sanitary gloves in order to correct on site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scoops for seasonings lacking handle. Corrected On Site.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. [ServSafe]
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Please call the Customer Service Center at 850.487.1395 to take care of licensing. Corrected On Site by paying license during inspection.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. [Romano cheese containers in walk in cooler.]
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-07-1 Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. [ServSafe]
10/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Cookline sandwich bar cooler, 54degF ambient air.]
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [True brand salad prep cooler near hot table.]
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. [ServSafe]
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. [reach in sandwich bar cooler to right of stove, thermometer reads 60degF, ambient air by inspector's thermometer is 54degF]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. [Cooked pasta cooling in large covered container in small sandwich bar cooler adjacent to stove. Cooling method is potentially warming cooler and surrounding items. Corrected On Site by moving cooling pasta to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Chopped garlic in oil] Corrected On Site by refrigerating mix.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Coldcuts and ricotta cheese.] Corrected On Site by icing meats and moving ricotta to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Cooked pasta, raw and cooked chicken, dairy above 50degF in small cookline reach in cooler. All items cooked or prepared earlier in day.] Corrected On Site by moving items to walk in cooler until unit is serviced.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. [Romano cheese containers in walk in cooler.]
10/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed 3 cutting boards grooved/pitted and heavily stained.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. [Operator has paid for class that was cancelled in April 27, 2011. Operator is awaiting response from testing group, who has his money, for a new class date.]
8/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Observed 3 cutting boards grooved/pitted and heavily stained.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [fried eggplant]
6/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.expired 12/1/10
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. eggs stored on top of garlic
1/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Walkin cooler, coldcuts, meatballs, pastas, ham, turkey, etc.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Waitstation uncovered pitchers of ice water sitting out where customers pass by.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walkin cooler, eggs stored over coldcuts, ham, turkey.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Reachin cooler, observed raw poultry stored over cooked pastas and sauce.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. None of the employees engaged in food preparation or cooking are wearing hair restraints.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Brown buildup in grooves
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout containers not stored covered or inverted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.[various pastas]
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut Lemons at selfserve drink area not covered or protected. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cheese and coldcuts in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw chicken stored over pastas in reachin cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes and sack of onions.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. None of the employees have hair restraints, food preparation, cook, pizza maker.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed plastic lid for bread crumbs cracked/broken.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. [hood]
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/12/2010Routine - 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. Walkin cooler & reachin cooler / sliced & repackaged coldcuts require datemarking.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walkin cooler / cooked pastas, lasagna, eggplant, etc. lack datemarking
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over coldcuts and cheese in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Takeout containers should be inverted . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Potted plant on rear preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.[choking]
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
11/5/2009Routine - 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. Coldcuts sliced and repackaged / walkin cooler
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagna, cooked sausages, cooked peppers, sauces.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pastas and raw chicken 50F reachin cooler 1 door TRUE next to stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. One door TRUE next to stove, foods and ambient air 50F. Operator removed foods and adjusted thermostat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Lemons at beverage self service lacking utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at self service beverage area uncovered. Corrected On Site.
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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