Z Bardhi's Italian Cuisine, 3596 Kinhega Dr, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: Z BARDHI'S ITALIAN CUISINE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3596 Kinhega Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4702616
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on boards at each station in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed light not functioning in walk-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles with date of 7/28 in prep unit near cookline at 46°F. Staff stated the noodles had not been out in use today and other potentially hazardous foods within the unit were in the acceptable temperature range.
  • 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 test strips not displaying any level of chlorine at dish machine and observed strips tested in 3 different locations. Observed dish machine had been in use during course of inspection and sanitizer container was not empty. Observed Operator ran machine again and operator and inspector observed chemical disperse lines. Observed detergent dispensed but not sanitizer. Observed operator call dish machine company and they stated they would send a service tech today. Advised establishment to utilize 3 compartment sink for ware washing until the dish machine is repaired.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Observed cooked eggplant in the walk-in cooler prepared the day before at 46°F and 49°F. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed raw veal portioned and prepped the day prior at 46°F in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on shelf under table in kitchen across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, flour and wheat flour unlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed shell eggs stored over pan of cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Observed raw portioned chicken stored closely to raw portioned veal. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at the interior top of the machine. Observed pink slime-like substance along edge of metal piece that hangs down in the interior of the machine. Management stated the unit will be cleaned this evening.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk-in cooler prepared 2 days prior to inspection with no date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Owner said he will get it cleaned today.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in cold hold unit near walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. At server station under wine bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler in dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Held at about 3 hours at time of inspection at pizza prep station: mozzarella 58°, ground beef 60° and sausage 59°. Manager moved potentially hazardous items to freezer and observed unit was not turned on. Manager turned unit on. By end of inspection, mozzarella was at 51°, ground beef 46° and sausage 49°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Two faucets near air conditioning units. Management says they installed vacuum breakers after last inspection and doesn't know what happened to them. Plans to replace them.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. By server at server station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located next to Dish machine at entrance to dry storage. Manager says Interstate is due out to recharge/inspect within the week.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Sheet trays of chicken, beef, veal stored on floor, under shelving.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty bus tub, in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in cooler at server station.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. "Benjamin Moore" paint bucket used to store sugar, in dry storage room.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide stored with/above food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens and/or single-service items. In dry storage room, next to canned goods.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near air conditioning units, as well as near front porch entrance.
  • 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 in server area reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Observed server dump drink into hand sink in server area.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife resting on hand sink near cook line.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored on prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Reach in cooler by back door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler next to back door.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 7-26-2012.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH COVERING SALAD IN MAKE TABLE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. EGGPLANT IN DRY STORAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • OBSERVED NO MOP SINK INSTALLED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER MUSSELS.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELL EGGS STORED OVER PERPARED SAUCES.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler, maketable at end of cookline. No potentially hazardous foods should be held in unit unless it can maintain 41 degrees fahrenhiet or below. All potentially hazardous foods removed from cooler.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar, flour. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatulas stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Observed all cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees applying gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed food debris in basin of handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed marinara stored on floor in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta in reach in cooler at 48 and 50 degrees fahrenhiet, butter at 56 degrees fahrenhiet. Per manager foods placed in reach in unit two hours prior. Returned to walk in cooler to cool down.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar, flour, wheat flour. Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided; operator states that certificates are temporarily not on thee premises.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface; on pasta trays.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs next to milk in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water; spinach.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk in front reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored; 3 in 1 oil on plate shelf.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk flour containers.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Caesar dressing made with shell eggs.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce container not held at 41 F or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Veal in hotel pan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cook touching bread.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface; small blue fan over make table.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Over 120 seats including outside.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Three kitchen staff, two servers.
12/17/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; flour.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; reach-in on cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; using a bowl with no handle as a scoop in flour.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; stainless steel cleaner and lysol cleaner on food storage shelves.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dry goods
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.peppers
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.dry goods
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reachin coolers handle,cook line
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.dirty ,reachin coolers
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.pan of sausage thawing Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.wait station
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.back door
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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