Francesco's Italian Deli & Piz, 7205 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRANCESCO'S ITALIAN DELI & PIZ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7205 Estero Blvd, Ft Myers Bch, FL 33931-4712
License #: 4602634
Total inspections: 30
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
11/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwaves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Tupperware with meat on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Lids and straws on hand wash sink next to soda dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 46°F,sausage 46°F,meatballs 46°F, tomatoes sauce 46°F, cheese 46°F and lettuce 47°F in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • 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. **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. Pizza and calzone . **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Tomatoes 46°F,sausages 46°F,meatballs 46°F, tomatoes sauce 46°F ,cheese 46°F and lettuce 47°F. **Warning**
1/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees ( in two hand wash sinks).
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • 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.
6/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.sandwich station reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.backroom food preparation table
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.used on food preparation work station
12/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.plastic ware not inverted
7/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front counter handsink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.front counter handsink
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.storage rack
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • 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.flour container
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauces,lasagna in walk in cooler
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
6/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.sanitizer less than 50 ppm at 3compartment sink
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.food prep area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauces ,pasta in walk in cooler
3/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.frank razzano
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sauces in walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.food prep area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk in cooler
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cutting boards grooved and pitted not easily cleanable.
  • Equipment soiled between stainless steel tables and refrigerated unit.
  • Critical - Food held more than 24 hours not date marked.
  • Critical - Observed expired food manager card - Frank Razzuno -08/31/04. Establishment has more than one food manager.
  • Wet wiping cloths not properly stored between uses.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.food prep
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.frank razzano
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauces ,pepperoni,lunchmeats
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauces ,lunchmeats walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/16/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.frank razzo
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.frank razzano
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending

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