Monti's Pizzeria Italian, 2973 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Pizza inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Monti's Pizzeria Italian
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2973 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-3502
License #: 1612661
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. PIZZAS @ 87°. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIZZAS @ 87°; NO TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED. **Warning**. At callback: Pizzas @ 88°.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. PIZZAS. **Warning**. At callback: Same condition.
11/03/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. IN DRAWER BENEATH CANOPENER. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. CHICKEN ABOVE UNWASHED MUSHROOMS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. PROFESSIONALLY RESURFACE OR REPLACE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. PIZZAS @ 87°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIZZAS @ 87°; NO TIME IN LIEU OF TEMPERATURE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SPOON STORAGE. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. PIZZAS. **Warning**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER COOLER RUSTED AND PITTED. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. CUP IN SUGAR.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. HAND SINK PAPER TOWELS INSTALLED ABOVEFOOD PREP TABLE.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER RUSTED AND PITTED. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. CARROTS. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41° OR BELOW. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO STORE TCS FOODS TIL REPAIRED TO CODE. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER COOLER RUSTED AND PITTED. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 85°. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE @ 45° COOKED 0900 HRS. 10/6/13. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager fails to exhibit active managerial control. STORING FOOD OFF FLOOR; MAINTAINING TCS FOODS OUT OF THE "DANGER ZONE." **Warning**
  • 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 OPENED 10/5/13 NOT DATE MARKED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. 20-130 DEGREES. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **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. SAUSAGE COOKED 900 HRS. 10/6/13 NOT DATE MARKED. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Comminuted meat, plant food
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Hot shot
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Plant food, comminuted meat in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. takeout container
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. plantfoods in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bleach in kitchen
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in kitchen
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. in walk in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in restrooms
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onion in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood 44 degrees F in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. pizza Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salads in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. sugar in kitchen
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. None being used.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Lowboy reachin cooler on the cook's line. DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY .
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Drawer under the meatslicer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Stovetop is encrusted with food debris.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Draining pasta.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside bottom of the Superior reachin freezer is covered with frozen blood.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza reachin cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in the lowboy reachin cooler on the cook's line Corrected On Site by moving to another cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cuts and tuna in a can in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Container of raw veal is stored inside a container of raw chicken wings.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour and salt.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust above the handsink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site not properly date marked. Sauces in the walkin cooler . Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen and bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface all shelving.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface reachin freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cooking equipment
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment and shelving and coolers.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue,all.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. several throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza 90 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sausages Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. sheet pans
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.pizza reachin
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. table under microwave
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty containers
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. ceiling fans
12/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. waitstation area
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. stained cutting board
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface all shelving in kitchen.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. kitchen
8/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. bottle of water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. inside walkin and canned poducts on kitchen floor
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. waitstation area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on prep table
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. stained cutting board
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. all coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface all shelving in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwashing sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface cooking equipment.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times full of utensils.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated under cooking equipment/shelving.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris walkin cooler door.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. kitchen
  • 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. EXPIRED
5/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening lunch meat.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure salad. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface all shelving.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface bottom shelf reachin freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface sheet pan rack.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees rest room.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment shelving.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/grease hood filters.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle clear liquid pizza table.
  • Critical. Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. 1/09
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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