Mangia Bene, 2301 Del Prado Blvd, #870, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MANGIA BENE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2301 Del Prado Blvd, #870, Cape Coral, FL 33990
License #: 4604973
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth on pasta.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 119°F.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Cold cuts in standing reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Rubber tubing in back hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
08/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Can of easy off oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Tomato sauce about 18-20 inches deep.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed trays of food covered with wash cloths in reach in cooler next to stove.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in utensil and dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed bleach stored next to wine, cooking oil, and vinegar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above cookline.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed bottle of hand lotion stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cookline.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed package of raw hamburger stored over precooked pork in reach in cooler at end of cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
4/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Beverage/wait station ice bin.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50?F, cream 47?F, and beans 45?F in reach in cooler across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tomato sauce 50?F in deep metal pot. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in beverage/wait station blocked by serving trays.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front service handwash sink vibrating seating cards. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Precooked foods in walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Tomato sauce 50?F in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils--cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee at cookline not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled--observed employee at cookline touching shirt with one glove on and not changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-07-1 No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification--Teresa Salvatore certification expired. 01/17/17
6/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink at beverage wait station blocked by counter and serving tray.
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils--open beverage on shelving in dishwash area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of blacklike substance inside soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area--observed evidence of employee eating on top of salad prep reach in cooler cuttingboard by evidence of half-eaten chicken cutlet on top of cuttingboard.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint--observed employee at pizza prep reach in cooler prepping pizza not wearing hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification--Teresa Salvatore certification expired. 01/17/17
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method--soup/broth 45F in deep plastic bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--front service handwash sink used to store papers.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at beverage/wait station used to store serving tray. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle--wait station.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 09-04-1 Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee touching at cookline touching ready to eat tomatoes and onions with barehands. Upon callback inspection, observed employee at cookline chopping ready to eat garlic and touching ready to eat parmesan cheese with barehands.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable--cloth used as food contact surface and used to cover foods in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee at pizza prep reach in cooler touching ready to eat bread and chopped tomatoes with barehands.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee touching at cookline touching ready to eat tomatoes and onions with barehands.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of graylike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing between touching/talking on cellphone and then working with food.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employees not washing hands before putting gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint--employee at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink--observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit--pizza at pizza counter across from pizza oven.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked soups.
11/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed a buildup of a dust like substance on the fan guards wic.
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods over uncovered soups.
  • Critical - Observed sauces and soups uncovered in the wic.
  • Critical - Observed soups in the wic with no date markings.
5/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink in wait station blocked by counter.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink next to three compartment sink blocked by iced tea dispensor.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed employee touching and cutting basil and spices with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of blacklike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans--one 6lb 15oz can of Full Red California Tomato Paste.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employees not washing hands between tasks.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor--boxes of cheese and eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--front handwash sink used to store papers.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture--under handwash sink in wait station.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture--under handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler at end of cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pasta in reach in cooler at end of cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food--spray bottle of cleaning chemical stored next to food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle--cookline.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair--handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to dented ca.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans--1/5lb 1/5 oz can of Roma Artichoke Hearts. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to dented can.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening--coldcuts and milk.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked foods in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw chicken stod over precooked soup in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw hamburger over raw shrimp over ready-to-eat precooked pasta. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect--observed barehand contact with pizza toppings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee pickup wet wiping cloth from floor and then work with food not washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils--kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of graylike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed--drainage hose and bucket underneath beverage counter in wait station.
  • Critical. Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink--mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training. This violation must be corrected by : 09.28.10.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat pasta. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor--boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food--plastic cup with no handle used to scoop out spices on shelving near bavk exit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--plastic grocery bags used to store food in walk-in freezer and linens used to cover foods.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted foodlike debris behind slicer blade.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink--handwash sink next to three compartment sink
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink in wait station blocked by trays and counter.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees--handwash sink in wait station.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees--front service handwash sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink wait station.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--handwash sink in wait station.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit--pizza.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation--raw chicken and hamburger stored over raw fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink--three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed employees engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair--reach-in cooler across from cookline.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage--plastic grocery bags used to store food.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted foodlike debris behind slicer blade.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink--handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink--handwash sink next to three compartment sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times--handwash sink in wait station blocked by trays and counter.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink at wait station used to sto trays. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--front service handwash sink used to store candles and plastic container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees--handwash sink in wait station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees--front service handwash sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions--handwash sink wait station.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory--handwash sink in wait station.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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