Italy Italy Rest & Pizzeria, 1934 Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ITALY ITALY REST & PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1934 Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935-8106
License #: 1501960
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Duffel bag found on top of pizza boxes at front counter
  • Basic - Exterior rear door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line in kitchen
  • Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen over mixer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer top shelf with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket in disrepair. Center section worn away. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen over mixer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door stainless shell cooler in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle of all purpose cleaner hanging on to knife rack at hot line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door stainless steel cooler bottom shelf soiled with accumulation on standing water **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on interior walls of RIF in kitchen **Warning**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet of 3 bay sink **Warning**
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 3 door Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris bread drawer **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.drain line clogged. Dripping into a pan in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Containers of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under three-compartment sink area heavily soiled.under mats **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.bread and sugar by mixer **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease /flour/food debris. Pizza oven **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood moderately soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning.kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.foil pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on cook top of stove **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor heavily soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall Heavily soiled with accumulated grease.by stove **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated flour by pizza oven and pizza make cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet of 3 bay sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.can of raid **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head and bowl. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer has a heavy build up of ice on the bottom shelf **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door unit by dish area and front line pizza station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **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. Pastas, meatballs **Warning**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Breads **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door unit by dish area and front line pizza station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 44° tomatoes 44°. Repairman already on site. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over bread, cooked sausages, 2 door unit by 3 bay sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 3 door unit **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 - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pastas, meatballs **Warning**
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet separating from wall behind pizza station. **Warning**
10/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In the kitchen
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.on the shelves and bottoms of the reach in coolers moderate to heavy build up
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.heavy build up
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.in the kitchen and in the reach in coolers
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on the fan covers in the reach in coolers
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Using the 3 bay sink , the only hand wash sink is out of order
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.heavy build up
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.the one hand wash in the kitchen is not working, the facility is closed on Monday and the call back will be on Tuesday 3/19/2013 **Warning**
3/15/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. cracked tile under 3 bay sink. Floors heavily soiled/stained
  • Light not functioning properly over prep table
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on vent guards in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling tiles moderately soiled with accumulated grease. cook line and pizza oven
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. granite surface on pizza make cooler cracked not easily cleanable operator states secondary board used.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris under 3 bay sink and water heater
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.sandwich make coler ambient temperature 53F
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.water laying at the bottom of sandwich make cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.front ofv3 bay sink
  • Light not functioning.storage room
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.sandwich make cooler ambient temperature 53F
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed card board used as shelf cover.wain cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.all phf'S in sandwich make cooler range 50F to 51F
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gaps at back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked italian sausage in walkin cooler
  • 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.prep table Corrected On Site.
1/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.water laying at bottom of pizza make cooler and dripping onto floor
  • Observed clean cups stored on liner with mold like substance
  • Observed doors on pizza make cooler not having a tight seal
  • Observed floor area covered with standing water.under pizza make cooler
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cases of pasta,cans of sauces food stored on floorstorage room.
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed reuse of bread crumb bag used for bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.storage room
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gap back door.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.metal pans wet nesting
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.gap at back door,door in storage area
  • Observed exhaust fan covers in mens and womens restroom are heavily soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Light not functioning.storage room
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.at the buffett steamed musscles in sauce 104F,cooked italian sausage in sauce 111F, Corrected On Site.recommend to reheat to 165F.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.deep pans
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.cooked deep pan of spinach lima bean soup cooked 4/22 cooling over night found at 46F
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.spices
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.placing cheese on bread.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.wiping on wet cloth. Corrected On Site. correctly washed hands
  • Observed individual cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed moderate encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.green bar mats soiled with a black substance where clean glasses are stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.coffee filters,foam to go containers,foil pans
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.for containers for salt and breading
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.in mens restroom
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan covers in restrooms
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.purse on top of bags of flour
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.mop bucket with dirty mop water still inside by back door.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.for bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw beef over bags of rolls in the RIF located by 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Observed moderate encrusted, soiled can opener blade
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor under mat.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.back door
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/23/2008Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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