Grimaldi's Pizzeria, 27001 Us 19 N Ste# 1140, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 27001 Us 19 N Ste# 1140, Clearwater, FL 33761
License #: 6216774
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cheese in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Deli-style cooler.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour in large white bin, lettuce in bin in reach in cooler in front kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Various locations throughout kitchen and walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on front storage shelf.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored next to food items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area and front kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
3/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to pizza oven
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishmachine area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons, drink area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in sink next to office **Corrected On-Site**
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pizza station.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In front of walk in.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touching / cutting bread without gloves. Employee immediately discarded when I asked about the AOP. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. drink dump sink in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. chemical bottle hanging on handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. plastic bottles with salt/vinegar etc.
10/22/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons next to soda dispenser
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. back kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. near dishmachine
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. dough containers near walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salami, reach in cooler in wait area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. bar
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • 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.
12/16/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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