Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, 3200 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3200 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
License #: 1619745
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Auxiliary tables and carts at the prep area.
  • Basic - Observed: Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen and dining room.
  • High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Front counter. **Corrected On- Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine filters.
  • Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Front counter
  • Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Prep area
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with BRILL cream cheese and containers with icing. **Corrected On-Site**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above sodas in storage area, also a/c vent cover hanging down also missing above oven
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Sitting on top of machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At coffee station
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage area near ovens and three compartment sink area
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in warewashing area provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn meal not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato, cream cheese, sliced cheese, sausage and ham at 45°f-48°f on make line flip top reach in cooler next to bagel slicer. Corrective action taken. Food moved to another unit capable of maintaining proper temperatures. Implemented time control for this unit until fixed
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Bucket next to ice bin on counter top **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice holding container on front line
  • 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. 1 out of 10 employee training certificates provided (Lisa)
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make line flip top reach in cooler next to bagel slicer.
4/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing on top of Revent steamer oven.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Vent on top of Revent steamer oven not not working properly steam is escaping through the door.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.egg 117° F voluntary discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.At dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
9/13/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwash area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket and brushed in hand wash sink in dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid cleaner in dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked egg patties in hot holding unit on frontline at 118?f. Eggs were reheated immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwash area handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. plile of cardboard boxes and garbage bags in hallway blocking emergency exit. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution in 3 compartment dishwash sink not clean. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in cooler fanguard. left walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage area next to office. Bulbs were taken out at time of inspection. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fanguards in walk-in coolers.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers/containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated under equipment, coolers, shelfs, prep tables. throughout.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. griddle grill surfaces.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. large garbage container in front of emergency exit in food prep area. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Food-contact - storage container in disrepair -
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Back
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
11/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 08/23/10.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. New Sink Corrected On Site.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. This violation must be corrected by : 08/23/10.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelve by server line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Guest chair.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed clean equipment stored by hand washing sink.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor. Dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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