Gennaro's Italian Deli & Restaurant, 5 S 2nd St, Fernandina Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: GENNARO'S ITALIAN DELI & RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5 S 2nd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
License #: 5500953
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 10/28/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. two door reach in, under window. ***DO NOT USE THIS COOLER FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL ITS MAINTAINING 41'F OR BELOW***
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. multiple Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. server cooler Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Repeat violations verified from district office.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. portable fan in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on espresso dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach-in by stove pooling water
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. putting chopped onions in container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. full container of soup, fry oil
  • Observed personal care item stored on prep table. phone
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pepperoni 54'F, sausage 55'F, cheese 50-61'F all in two door reach-in. Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. after pulled from freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. restroom
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 56F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. upstairs
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing end caps, kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reachin cooler, front counter and upstairs reachin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. on floor in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. upright freezer and pizza cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. interior top
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. small reachin cooler, front counter
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over ricotta cheese in reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date on Repeat Violation.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 42F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. prep unit
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over seafood in upright reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on ice, on spices Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. tongs hanging on stove handle
  • Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. not dat on it
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. 2 broken knives Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler / freezer gaskets. upright freezer and cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vents in pizza reachin
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan, cook line
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons by prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Tongs and containers not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. by mop sink
  • Observed leaking pipe/faucet at plumbing fixture. handsink upstairs Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. knife in it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. ceiling tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing end caps in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. throughout Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. owner/mgr
8/25/2010Complaint FullInspection 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. lasagna, pasta, ham in reachin
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ground beef, placed in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 40F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken ober broccoli in upright freezer; raw scallops over parsley in reachin
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on sugar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. 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.cheese, got gloves; gave AOP Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons by cook line
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. bowls on shelf 1/2 inches of floor
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. ceiling tiles
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing end caps Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. white solution
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. one missing the other one hanging
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting boards.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Between rack and wall utensils.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above make table
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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