The River Pub Italian Grille, 1148 Hwy 309, Fruitland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE RIVER PUB ITALIAN GRILLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1148 Hwy 309, Fruitland, FL 32112
License #: 6400587
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Server station. Cutting board on Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In Walk-in cooler. Peppers. In Walk-in Freezer asparagus spears. In dry storage/prep room. Oil.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose on corner of building.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen area. Reach in cooler. In coleslaw. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Edge of wall/baseboard beside server station Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Server station. Cutting board on Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In Walk-in cooler. Peppers. In Walk-in Freezer asparagus spears. In dry storage/prep room. Oil.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. In storage/prep area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose on corner of building.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At Hand washing sink in kitchen. Broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beef in Walk-in Freezer.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In drawer coolers. Coleslaw. Other sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in kitchen. Oil in prep area. Marinara in Walk-in cooler. Chicken in Walk-in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken In three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of Walk-in cooler door.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line between Hand washing sink and oven.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Shelf next to pizza over
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in Reach in cooler not correctly date marked.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heat lamps by pickup window
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of ribs on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep area, employee with numerous bracelets on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by pizza oven has standing water in bottom of unit.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Back storage area.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bulk container of margarine not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by pizza oven
  • Basic - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm in bucket by inside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Chicken off the grill at 155°. Corrective action taken: chicken put back on grill to cook to 165°
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Prep cook
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw in cooler drawer at 48°. Corrective Action Taken: Slaw moved to walk in cooler to cool.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pizza make table, raw hamburger/cooked ham stored in same container **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler by grill. Pork over Alfredo sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Small reach in cooler by pizza oven, eggs over ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employees did not know proper cooking temps for raw chicken.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Outside bar area, used to fill sanitizer bucket
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. meatballs cooling in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found under and around reach in coolers on prep line. **Warning**
12/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. **Warning**
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pizza prep table/reach in cooler at 48?. Move all TCS food to operating units. **Warning**
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Utensils drying over sweet potatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Dish machine output shelf used as prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reused spice jugs with handles. **Warning**
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Dried food in mixer bowl. **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. One can of crushed tomatoes. **Warning**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over prep table and clean dishes. **Warning**
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Male cooks. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. **Warning**
  • Observed food and grease accumulated under equipment. Reach in coolers on prep line **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets on cook. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oil in store room, comminuted meat in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw poultry next to ready to eat food in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw poultry over raw seafood in glass reach in cooler, raw poultry over comminuted meat in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. On prep line. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Drain/fruit type flies around pizza prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed numerous dead roaches on premises. Under and around reach in cooler on prep line. **Warning**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Eye glasses on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Comminuted meat, poultry, plant food, pork held between 44? and 55? **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ricotta cheese in pizza prep cooler dated 11/6 **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 6 live roaches found under and around reach in coolers on prep line. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. **Warning**
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Cracked/chipped spatulas near dish machine. **Warning**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Dented can of crushed tomatoes, ricotta cheese out of safe date range. **Warning**
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Pork, comminuted meat, plant food 49?-55?. **Warning**
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label. Sanitizer buckets, throughout. **Warning**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Around prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cheese in pizza prep cooler. **Warning**
12/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed clean plates not stored inverted in storage area. COS.
  • Critical - Observed employee drink in food prep area on cookline. R.
  • Critical - Observed food on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen, chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Observed grooved cutting boards on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed portion cup in gravy and coleslaw in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous foods not holding at 41?F. Poultry and comminuted meat in reach in cooler at 45 - 47?.
  • Observed sanitizing solution below minimum concentration. Less than 10 ppm. Behind bar. COS.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding maximum concentration. Greater than 200 ppm on cookline. COS. R.
  • Critical - Observed soil build up in ice machine.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED CONTAINER
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE DRINK IN REACH IN COOLER ABOVE/NEXT TO RESTAURANT FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. PIZZA LINE COOLER
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER CURTAIN
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET GREATER THAN 200 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. PIZZA PREP WALL ( FLOUR RESIDUE )
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET
5/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Sandwich table cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By dish machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on cutting board in wait area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Flour in plastic buckets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth bucket in hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled. At end of pizza oven.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Veal 50F, baked beans 46F, cheese 47F, philly meat 46F in sandwich table in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Veal discarded, other items brought to 41F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above various ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop in soiled container.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. On paper towel.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs, ladles hanging from equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Ice scoop holder.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed cutting board with accumulation of food residue/dark build-up. [at wait station area]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Breadcrumbs, rice in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Fries, chicken wings on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 48, beef 49, sausage 48, ricotta cheese 51 in pizza make table. Food has been placed on Time as a Public Health Control and must be discarded after 4 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream, half/half, potatoe salad in walk-in cooler. Shepherd 's pie mix in kitchen reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dairy/vegetables in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Pesticide stored over slicer, coke bags.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar box.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled bottle. [outside by mop sink]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS DAIRY, DELIMEATS
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BREAD BY HANDWASHING VSINK
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALKIN FREEZER , OIL CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOUCHED BREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. UTENSIL HANDLE WITH TAPE
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. NUMEROUS
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTYY SHELVES IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ICE MACHINE LID INTERIOR
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. ICE SCOOP HOLDER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. NOT INVERTED
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. OUTSIDE FAUCET Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BY OVEN
  • Light not functioning. REACHIN COOLER KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. ICE SCOOP
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ PPM
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COOKLINE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. WAITSTATION
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. PIZZA OVEN INTERIOR
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING AND EXTERIORS OF EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb. MOP SINK
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. IN SMOKER AREA, IF HANDWASHING VIOLATIONS NOTED ON FUTURE INSPECTIONS, HANDSINK MAY BE ASKED TO BE PUT IN.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. PIZZA PREP AREA
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. CIGARETTES ON COOKLINE
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED PASTA IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE AND STEAK AT 50 IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. HOLDING FOODS AT 50. DO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL HOLDING FOODS 41 OR BELOW
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. COOKLINE
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ICE BUILDUP ON FOOD OF REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW EGGS OVER GRAVY IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. PIZZA OVEN INTERIOR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING IN PIZZA PREP AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. PREP AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. BAR HANDSINK
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair. SMOKER ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. FLOOR OF SMOKER ROOM PAINT CHIPPING
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. COOKLINE
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. COOKLINE,
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PURSE ON SHELF WITH CRACKERS IN WAITSTATION AREA
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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