Taste Of New York Pizzeria & Cafe, 13499 S Cleveland, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TASTE OF NEW YORK PIZZERIA & CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13499 S Cleveland, Fort Myers, FL 33907-3891
License #: 4604225
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/22/2010

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  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - hotdogs in walk-in cooler.
  • 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 - rice in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed encrusted material on can opener - in back prep. area.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocked by a white bucket with shakers in it by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - at bar.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and soap next to dry can storage rack. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - by dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris/grease-outside of walk-in cooler.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. pizza in front counter not time marked as specified on Time as Public gealth control application on file. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening - hotdogs 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 - rice in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - Ricotta cheese above reach-in cooler found at 67 F. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - cheese pizza stored in front counter found at 104 F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water - cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on cookline on shelf above reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - reach-in cooler door interior comes down exposing solid interior foam like material across from oven.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. beer keg cooler at bar, door falls off when opened.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - on prep. counter across from large oven. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener - in back prep. area.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface - top surface where soda machine soda nozzles get screwed into accumulated large amounts of black debris removed by alcohol swab.
  • Observed residue and standing water build-up on nonfood-contact surface in tall reach-in coolers in back hallway.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - inside of keg cooler at bar.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair - bottom pipe missing, bucket in place water goes onto floor if bucket is removed.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster - at bar.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocked by a white bucket with shakers in it by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - rinsing pizza cutter.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - at bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and soap next to dry can storage rack. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - by dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall outside of office across from air dryed equipment rack from dishmachine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris/grease-outside of walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food - glass and multi surface cleaner stored on rack where dry food is kept next to salt and seasoning.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area - sanitizing bucket stored ocutting board on top of ach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - in back hallway. Repeat Violation.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - middle and end reach-in cooler on cookline found at an ambient temp. of 58 F and 61 F accordingly. All PHF must be moved to walk-in cooler. On 4/9/10 callback middle and end cooler on cookline found at 49 F 45 F no PHF inside coolers. MANAGER states service call is scheduled for today.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice) - 67 F cheese pizza on front counter, not time marked according to time as temp. control.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - cheese pizza not marked with time on front counter found at 67 F. Ricotta cheese on cookline found at 72 F. deli meats in middle reach-in cooler on cookline found at 50 F. Corrected On Site. Cheese pizza was disgarded ricotta cheese was put back in refrigeration. All PHF were moved to walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - cheese pizza on front counter - 67 F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - middle and end reach-in cooler on cookline found at an ambient temp. of 58 F and 61 F accordingly. All PHF must be moved to walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - open beverage container stored on dry goods storage rack.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - at bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions and employee must wash hands at bar.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle - sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - in hallway.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - butter at cookline found at 55 F.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above - pizza in front counter. No time as temp. control written procedure.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature - ground beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks - water bottle.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw chicken stod above pasta shells in reach-in cooler in front of stove.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee making pizza with bare hands. This violation must be corrected by : 12/30/09.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice - patio ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair - pizza station.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses observed wet wiping cloth used to wipe surfaces stored oback prep. counter.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles - server station.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris - in outside bar.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored - handle in bread crums.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment - cookline.
  • Observed hole in wall in hall to dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed - chlorine in sanitizing bucket.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Pro
12/29/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.lunchmeats in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.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.sugar container
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cookline area
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.check all your gaskets
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.cookline
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.exit door leading to outside of building has large gap on bottom of door
7/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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