The Tuscan Oven, 4801 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE TUSCAN OVEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4801 N 9 Ave, Pensacola, FL 32503
License #: 2704179
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Working containers of food (flour) removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at zero ppm.
  • High Priority - Food (flour) stored in dry storage area not covered.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (tomatoes - 50f). Operator instructed to place item into cooler.
  • High Priority - Tomato sauce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (72f). Operator instructed to ice item.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Condenser fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (tomato sauce).
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass bowls next to RIF.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In 3 CS area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On yellow tops to cheese container in WIC. And edge of WIC door.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sharp prices of metal coming loose at bottom of WIC Door.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. In mixer area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine and fryers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Beer cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On WIC Door.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust... walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner... kitchen.
  • Basic - Light build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • High Priority - Two bags of commercially purchased ice stored in ice machine over existing ice.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink by pizza oven used for purposes other than handwashing... butter knives.
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.door leading to wood cutting area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle at frontline.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIC handle.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed live gnats in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef on preparation line at 45 degrees f. Had just been stocked. Ambient cooling.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scrapper stored between cutting board and RIC.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On inside of WIC handles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at side exit door.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in WIC. Onions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind prep table.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
3/23/2011Routine - 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 (ham, sausage) in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name (raisins). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler (pizza make line) gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces (containers for raisins and mozzarella) encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor (unfolded pizza boxes). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
6/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented can (tomatoes).
  • Critical. Observed food (onions) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Hood system not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Exit sign not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Raw wood.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed live flies at rear exit door/back area.
  • Observed hole in wall. Below dishwash machine.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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