Paisano's Pizza 'n Pasta, 6000 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PAISANO'S PIZZA 'N PASTA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6000 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
License #: 6207005
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage in ceiling tiles above general kitchen area.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Soda pitchers stored on soda syrup boxes at front servers station.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above prep area and front servers area.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Under soda syrup boxes at front servers station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler behind bar.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Pink mold like substance in ice bin near servers station.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler under big wood cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler behind bar.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cut tomatoes in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Soup bowls at buffet line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Under pan above cooks line
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pooled water in reach in cooler
  • 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. Prep station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding dry pasta on shelf
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with dressing
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Exceeded 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener table mount. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under bar sink
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at bar hand sink. Bucket is under sink while drips are missing bucket.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink at bar.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 20°F during ice water calibration. by calibrating thermometer.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Lettuce at buffet.
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda of floor in storage shed.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna, meatballs and ham at 47?-52? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sauce in 3 door reach in.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 3 door cooler holding potentially hazardous food at 48?-52?
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of winded not labeled at server station and above dish area
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(in reach in cooler in front area)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(across from pizza oven)
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(broken and cracked throughout kitchen)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs hung on oveen door handles.)
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 7-26-12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.(in server area)
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked mashed potatoes in a plastic pan more than 4 inches deep covered during cooling, placed in a shallow pan in an ice bath) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.(near water heater)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.(raw seafood over ready to eat food in 3 door upright reach in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.(bulk flour bin) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
5/24/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in cooler next to greaseless fryer)
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(soup at 10 degrees f covered during cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer, storage shed)
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used to fill pitchers)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(sugar)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.(mens restroom)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in walk in cooler.
3/14/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(in kitchen near dish machine ) Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(cooks line)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(near dish machine in kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hood filters)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(used as a dump sink in front area)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. (chicken left on table to thaw)Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw ground beef over ready to eat foods in 3 door upright reach in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.(soups on buffet line)
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(exposed insluation on door of reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(kitchen )
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.(tongs hung on oven door handles)
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(meat sauce covered during cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.(employee scooping red pepper flakes)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in reach in coolers throughout )
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(meat sauce in steamtable on cooks line at 117 degees f) Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/14/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to fill buckets)
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no handwash between glove change)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(microwave door and cooler door on cooks line)
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(on cooks line)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(above pizza make table)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(meat sauce at 119 degees f, in steamtable )
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(with pasta and produce) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.(bulk flour container)
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(mop sink)
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen )
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(cooks line around cooking equipment )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(cooks line)
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham measured at 44 degr F
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raW ground beef on shelf above ham [3 door 'true' cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shrimp above meat sauce [3 door 'true' cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. case of green beans [walk in freezer]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair duct tape on door of microwave oven
  • Clean wiping cloth not properly stored. in bag on floor [dry storeroom]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of portion cups [dry storeroom]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. corner behind stove
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. under 3 comp sinks
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. drop ceiling tiles missing due to A/C duct repair
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw shrimp on shelf above meat sauce [3 door True refrig unit]
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. lemons dispensed from wait station without use of fork or tongs Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. ice cubes in handwash sink [wait station]
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. dishwashing area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. duct tape on door of microwave oven
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters & wall under hood area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatulas stored in between wire rack & sheet pan [above cook's line]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. spray can of stainless steel cleaner on shelf above dough prep table
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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