The Gelato Company, 11 Se 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE GELATO COMPANY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11 Se 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
License #: 1102921
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In kitchen outside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Doors to reach-in cooler that is being used for dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Behind prep table forks and spoons. **Warning**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near cook line in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **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 - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.5/12. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead in cabinet behind prep table. One dead on floor behind register. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In kitchen outside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Doors to reach-in cooler that is being used for dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Behind prep table forks and spoons. **Warning**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on gelato machine. (One on face and one on top. Corrective action, killed one on top. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 fresh shiny droppings in cabinet on shelf behind sandwich make line prep cooler near front counter where food preparation occurs. 5 shiny fresh and two old dried in cabinet under soda machine with soda boxes. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near cook line in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **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 - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.5/12. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Napkins on front line. Lifted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Outside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Doors to reach-in cooler that is being used for dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Drained and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Left of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near cook line in back kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At line hand wash sink. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. 5/12. **Repeat Violation**
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Far make table.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on gelato machine. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gray sweater in bin with wrap and other single service items.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Upper walls of walk-in cooler also dusty.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Outside walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door to unused reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large clear plastic container with manufacturing label. Rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Large make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Sink to left of ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. 5/12 **Repeat Violation**
12/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Uncooked bacon over heads of romaine. In walk in cooler. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Unused ones in kitchen.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 6 oz cups and lids under hand wash sink behind sandwich table. Styrofoam bowls not inverted above same hand wash sink. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Placed in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Professional sprayer bottle with clear liquid left of three compartment sink. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 5/29/12. Not changed within a year.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Make tale cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Backflow required at mopsink, before hose is attached **Warning**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Underside of walkin cooler door handle **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wooden spoons **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Make tale cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Interior top, by front counter **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Backflow required at mopsink, before hose is attached **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior top up behind Plath guard and on bottom of splash guard **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Underside of soda machine **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 2 days ago. Date added **Warning**
  • 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. Both employees working, without any training. Employee certificates all for employees that no longer work at establishment **Warning**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup on the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue in side upright by mop sink.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair make line table.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit makeline table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture at 3 bay sink.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ice cream case door.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions raid fly spray.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor eggs in walkin.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening sliced cheeses/cream cheese.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food raw sausage patties above bread.
  • Observed reachin -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Makeline table on frontline.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not able to be read.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Not current 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
  • Critical - Observed employee drink bottle stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor oil jugs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor veggies in walkin.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions to coke machine.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
10/26/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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