Little Italy, 2901 B-1 Parkway Blvd., Kissimmee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LITTLE ITALY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2901 B-1 Parkway Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34747
License #: 5900962
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dry storage and cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above the ice machine . **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of bike near clean equipment and utensils. Flour mixer and slicer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • 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. Ham **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **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**
10/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - All Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under all shelving/ kitchen/ server area
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./ office area
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance./ bowing ceiling tile in rear store room
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area./ cell phone in dish on prep table **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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./ bulk sugar
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ in any coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided./ employee stated they pour down prep sink- establishment will need to install a designated sink for mop water- so cross contamination may not occur in the prep sink area - the prep sink at the time of this inspection was clean-
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition./ broken scoop in flour bucket
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled./ and walk in freezer has ice build up
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster./ right side bar area
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ cooks line **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date./ need to submitt license fee to bring license into current status
  • 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./ slicing carrots- onions re- educated **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food./ for bulk product **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ observed the chicken and beef broth cooks line recommended rapid reheat- re temp at 167 degrees f
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / milk **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection./ tightly covered pasta to cool re- educated
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ store trash bags
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - HeavyAccumulation of encrusted food debris on/around dough mixer head. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with moderate/ heavy accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Oil **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in two
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Female purse on display case
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade garbage bags used in direct contact to store food. Storing open bread on cook line
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,powdered sugar
  • 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.cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shrimps 45,sausage 46 in reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.all
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.pasta in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.clear liquid
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface- all equipment throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- cheesecake in display cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- display cooler; heavy water leak. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair- heavy leak beneath hand wash sink in pizza area.
  • Basic - Shrimp (time/temperature control for safety) thawed in standing water.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust- cheesecake in display cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions- pizza station.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times- pizza station hand wash sink blocked by upright freezer and pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink- cook line.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- utensils stored in dish area hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- display cooler; heavy water drip.
12/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided- all certificates available dated 2006-07. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 8/3/2012. On CB, operator presented copies of one blank certificate, filled out with the information of multiple staff members. Operator must obtain training manuals for each individual employee to be in compliance.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing- dishmachine at 10 ppm. Operator to discontinue use of dishmachine until service is conducted and concentration found at 50-100 ppm; wash, rinse and sanitize in triple sink until then.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable- uncovered drain in dish area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times- dish area and cookline; blocked by trash can and mop bucket respectively. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided- all certificates available dated 2006-07. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 8/3/2012.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer and other utensils in area.
  • Observed heavy build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface- dishmachine racks.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture- cookline hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- pepperoni and chopped ham at 45f; pizza station.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; pizza boxes and paper towels in dry room. Corrected On Site.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Employee restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 3-compartment / dishmachine area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning. 3 under the hood.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning. Mop stored against the wall.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food, raw beef stored over ready-to-eat food- sauce- reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Dish machine area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Light not functioning. Dish machine area
  • Lights missing damaged the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above the reach in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw eggs stored beside butter- walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey and ham- walk in cooler
5/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No current date on ice machine water filter.
  • Observed both cutting boards located in cook line grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • shelve in use to store dairy and raw beef, not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavy rust on shelf.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Can opener is located inside walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coming from under handwash sink located in cook line.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. By evidence of heavy water inside cook line make table cooler.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. By evidence of heavy ice build up under walk in freezer fan.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. At entrance of bar.
  • Critical. Handwash sink located in kitchen preparation not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moderate grease accumulated under fryers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan cover located inside True Refrigerator in need of cleaning.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At back kitchen preparation area. In front of cook line.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease inside fryer drain release valve and on wheels of fryers.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris on Cleveland fryers located in back kitchen.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under handwash sink located in cook line.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line by grill.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At outside hose connection.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. At back kitchen under electrical boxes.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tile under cook line equipments.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. By dishmachine area.
  • Observed ceiling tile in disrepair. In dry storage room.
2/11/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles under cook line equipments causing standing water.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several food containers at cook line with no labels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. A plate in use for scooping flour. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Utensils,cutting boards in sink and for filling containers of water. At bar handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on ice machine water filter. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board located in cook line and front bar are grooved and not cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves inside walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Meat storage shelve in walkin cooler is rusty not cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door for ice machine located in kitchen does not shut tightly. Missing gasket. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris at cook line under line cooler that is not in use.
  • Observed dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Water heater room floor in need of cleaning
  • Buffet plates not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. At front buffet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink located in cook line.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet/handle stripped at handwash sink located in cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Unisex restroom located in kitchen in need of cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handwash sink located by dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed three live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles under cook line equipments causing standing water.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment in cook line.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cooking equipments at cook line. Missing tiles under equipments causing standing water.
  • Light not functioning. In water heater room.
  • Critical. Observed gas venting in disrepair. vent for gas water heater located in kitchen not properly vented.For reporting purposes only.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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