Fortunato's Italian Pizzeria, 7700 Starkey Rd, Seminole, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FORTUNATO'S ITALIAN PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7700 Starkey Rd, Seminole, FL 33777
License #: 6209715
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping condensation forming ice, walk in freezer compressor
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interrupt of microwave oven
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On top scale on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pack of cigarettes on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Multiple locations
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue True cooler , kitchen
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with food debris. To be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
10/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping condensation forming ice, walk in freezer compressor
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Display pizza sold by the slice during peak lunch hours 11-3 Corrective action taken: pizza discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in handwash sink, Items removed
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Pizza box **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by back walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer . **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action - on iced Bain Marie- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in reach in cooler 45/48° f - corrective action- during rush hours in Bain Mari- during non rushing hours in walk in cooler- **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw egg over cooked pasta **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Sausages ground beef- **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping condensation forming ice, walk n freezer fan
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from men's restroom
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. wrapped Sleeve of foam take out containers, behind Hobart mixer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Worn tin foil and cardboard used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above parm cheese, opened can of whole tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Pouches of cooked pasta , walk in cooler
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. In walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over ready to eat foods on walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at two employee hand sinks
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.containing bleach
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling tiles with mold like substance above walk in freezer.
  • Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust and debris in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed cheese stored in small reach in cooler on shelf not wrapped/ or in a container. COS
  • Critical - Observed class k fire extinguisher on storage shelf in rear near wak in cooler 2.
  • Critical - Observed condensation pooled at bottom of small reach in cooler near fry station.
  • Observed damaged/cracked lexan containers on shelf in ware washing area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed hand lotion stored on shelf above food prep area in rear.
  • Observed micro-wave on top storage shelf with peeling paint inside unit.
  • Critical - Observed no backflow device on hoes bib at mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed no label on potentially hazardous foods inside walk in cooler #1 (date marking).
  • Critical - Observed no labels on pasta in small reach in cooler near fry station. (date marking).
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous foods not properly cooled with in six hours time frame. (Lasagna was cooked the day before and was not properly cooled. Temperature 45 degrees F day after. COS
  • Observed single service items stored improperly on storage shelf in rear next to walk in cooler.
  • Observed small reach in cooler soiled with debris inside unit.
  • Critical - Stop sale issued to potentially hazardous food ( Lasagna) because of improper cooling.
  • Tongs stored on lower oven door handle near fry station.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. near employee hand sink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in front pizza area
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. clean sheet pans in kitchen area
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. utensils stored in soiled container near sandwich make area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. to dishwasher
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. near walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items must be inverted in storage area
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. in kitchen area containing bleach
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken/cracked plastic food pans
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna
6/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dry food build up
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of sugar in back prep room on floor
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on walk in cooler doors and freezer door
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken ice scoop in ice machine
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. more than 100 ppm
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.missing at two employed hand sinks in kitchen area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. touch pizza toppings Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. cut lemons in ice bin at drive thru
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. fruit stored in ice bin
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in front service area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cold Cuts
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on door handles in walk in coolers
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. two old dry rodent droppings on top of dishwasher
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 old dry rodent droppings on floor by dishwasher
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. need to be inverted located in back prep room
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. several broken/cracked plastic pizza containers
  • Critical - Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use. employee doing warewashing not sanitizing items
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna
9/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored on beverage drain board in front service beverage area
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. in prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of pizza oven
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. on food shelf front service area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above prep area in kitchen
  • Observed hole in ceiling. missing part of ceiling tile over walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in pepper container
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese and cold cuts
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. ice scoop pitted and heavy lime build up
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers in deli style cooler not marked of contents
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.2 gallons of pasta soup cooled yesterday located in walk in cooler 46 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven doors
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee doing food prep
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusty shelfs in walk in cooler located near kitchen back door
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. located in sandwich make area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dry food build up
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice scoop has heavy lime build up on surface located in ice machine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on walk in freezer and coolers door handles
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. utensils stored in soiled container near deli style cooler sandwich area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tile out of place leaving a gap. located above walk in freezer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in two walk in coolers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over cooks line area hood system
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. located near cooks line under employee hand sink
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
7/2/2010Routine - 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. cheese and cold cuts
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. tuna salad
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers not labeled of contents in kitchen area
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. bean soup cooked yesterday stored in walk in cooler at 48 degrees note operator discarded the three gallons of soup
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw beef over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. deli style cooler in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. old dry food build up
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens and ladies restrooms
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in kitchen area
2/4/2010Routine - 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. cheese and cold cuts
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chicken breast
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. defrosting food
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. to dishwasher
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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