Marsala Pizza, 20321 Grande Oaks Blvd #300, Estero, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARSALA PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20321 Grande Oaks Blvd #300, Estero, FL 33928
License #: 4605498
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler. No handle bowl removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in the kitchen. Knives were removed and cleaned while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Tongs removed while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon resting in direct contact with food in the reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler. Spoon removed and cleaned while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over the counter and bar area.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed food placed on prep surface of reach in cooler next to Handwash sink in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of vinegar used at the reach in cooler across from the grill without proper labeling.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken placed on shelf directly over raw meat placed on shelfs in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no Light bulb in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at the wait area near kitchen entrance.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two HWS blocked by trash cans in the kitchen (entrance to kitchen and across from cook line).
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cup used as scoop in croutons . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter inland in reachin cooler across from cookline ( butter pans over other pans ) at 50-60°F, corrective action taken butter moved into reachin cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs stored on top of peas, peas voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Bleach jug on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to hod sanitizer bucket and buckets of utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By pop dispenser/ register. **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, pizza station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Cook line station
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. Cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small reach-in cooler in cook line; pizza station cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Pizza slices, were 76 ?F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened processed meat packages in walk-in cooler
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf under slicer
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. clean containers stacked wet above 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. beverage station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. blade
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. shelf under prep table in cookline Repeat Violation.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. one employee touching ready-to-eat pizza toppings, another employee touching bread with bare hands Corrected On Site. gloved
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine. bottom ridge of white panel
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint. pizza, cookline areas Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. below 3 compartment sink
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. bottom shelf of table across from ice machine
11/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. also very corroded
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units. cookline reach-in coolers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 78 F herb garlic oil blend found at pizza counter. Oil blend made with fresh garlic, time not utilized as public health control. Corrected On Site. product discarded.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. processed deli meats, swiss and other cheeses on speed rack in walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta, cooked soups, cooked hamburger in walk-in cooler
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf in warewash area Comply by next unannounced inspection.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf in warewash area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash sink by back door
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. underneath 3 compartment sink
  • Observed food debris/grease accumulated on kitchen floor. under cookline equipment
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline, pizza station
  • Critical - Observed the presence of a rodent. Rodent in boxed trap by back door still living [was in process of dying]. Operator took boxed rodent trap outside and discarded. Didn't observe rodent droppings. Corrected On Site.
2/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding unit. reach-in coolers in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black-like slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. knives on magnetic knife rack in cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions. pizza station and beverage station
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. pizza station
  • Lights not functioning. dishmachine area of kitchen
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. processed meat on speedrack tray, walkin cooler
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Repeat Violation. pan of pizza slices at pizza station Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 52 F salad cooler - no PHFs were in cooler, but may want to move salad items to other functional coolers.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of bread on walkin cooler floor
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. handled raw chicken, then handled RTE product Corrected On Site. changed gloves
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. several tongs and a ladel on stove handle
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning or switching between gloves.
  • Observed food employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. as indicated by alcohol swab
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. knives on magnetic knife rack, kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in kitchen & pizza station
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. sink by wine rack has cold water faucet not working
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsinks used by food employees. beverage and pizza stations
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. hws by back door
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. pizza station
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pan of pizza slices at pizza station
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sack of flour on floor by back door
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. plastic cup in salt container
  • Critical. Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. pizza station, cart next to stove Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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