Stassi Italian Grill & Pizzeria, 11406 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: STASSI ITALIAN GRILL & PIZZERIA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11406 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
License #: 6102874
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in cooler handle
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan food container
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil 82°
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken next to raw seafood
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wiping cloth bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Only 2 certificates
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On Dry storage shelving **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. At wait station reach in cooler with milk **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Storage of Sicilian pizza is reach in cooler
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Storage of bread rolls
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer by cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Debris build up at pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Using soap only 0ppm CL on wiping cloth container **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at wait station 73° put on time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rue 47° returned to cooler Sauce on pizza counter 53° returned to cooler Sausage 47° corrected to 39°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce 71° steam table turned up.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 47''potato salad 47, Italian dressing 48 line reach-in cooler items moved to another unit for cold holding **Warning**
7/29/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By pizza make line next to pizza pans
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front line reach in cooler unable to maintain TCS foods at a temperature of 41° or below.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Around piping/conduit.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back doors
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottles, bulk breading.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ranch dressing 48° Cheese 49° **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce 71° **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomato mix 51° tomato sliced 51° **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 54° **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to deli meat in reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Home defense insecticide.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 50° **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sauce 127°
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken next to raw calamari
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari 48° **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 49° **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Oven cleaner next to clean metals bowls on shelving.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At pizza make area.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. At pizza make area, fire extinguisher on floor.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk oil.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Around piping/conduit.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line oil bottles
  • Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back door.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Home defense spray
  • High Priority - Pizza/calzone/stromboli hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza 87?
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken next to raw shrimp.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand antiseptic provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Pizza 87? not being held at 135? or above.
  • 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. 2 employees with training.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic cieling tiles in kitchen ,preperation area and dish washing area **Warning**
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.lard bowels on pan rack **Warning**
  • Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cooks line reach-in cooler **Warning**
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler chipping and rusted **Warning**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 47'potato salad 47, Italian dressing 48 line reach-in cooler items moved to another unit for cold holding **Warning**
3/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic cieling tiles in kitchen ,preperation area and dish washing area **Warning**
  • Ceiling tile missing. Ac vent cover **Warning**
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.lard bowels on pan rack **Warning**
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cooks line reach-in cooler **Warning**
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler chipping and rusted **Warning**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 47?'potato salad 47?, Italian dressing 48? line reach-in cooler items moved to another unit for cold holding **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham in walk- in cooler **Warning**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk- in cooler racks **Warning**
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted racks **Warning**
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Behind pan rack **Warning**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured....near beer cooler.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....line refrigerator unit at 50F.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor....box of stuffed shells in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress....back, south exit.... For reporting purposes only.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided....needed at front desk. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....pizza working unit near pizza oven
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....wait station.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed....lic3nsE us current and active.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor....bread in walk in freezer.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair....chips in serving plates.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food....cook line
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin....inside guard plate has slime like substance build up.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink....wait station hand sink.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water....mens room hand sink has low water pressure.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory....wait station
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress.....rear dining room exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box....above bus tubs on ra\k in kitchen. For reporting purposes only.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cooler next to keg cooler.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens bathroom.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Soap, towels and handwash sign needed at server station handwash sink.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back hallway blocked with stored chairs, equipment.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad cooler holding at 54 degrees F. Other working coolers on premises.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Placing pizza toppings on pizza.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose outside back door.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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