Sicily's Italian Buffet, 1723 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: SICILY'S ITALIAN BUFFET
Address: 1723 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA
Parish: Jefferson
Restaurant type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 08/14/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
08/14/2012Routine
  • Critical: Equipment and/or utensils are not constructed of approved materials.
  • Critical: Food-contact surfaces are not being sanitized before use.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
05/31/2012Routine
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
02/28/2012Routine
  • Critical: An approved cooling method was not used to meet temperature requirements during cooling.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Proper utensils are not used for preparation, service and dispensing of food.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Equipment used for cooling, heating and holding cold and hot foods are not sufficient to maintain proper food temperatures.
  • An easily accessible and readable data plate is not affixed to the ware washing machine.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
10/13/2011Routine
  • A sign prohibiting the reuse of soiled tableware is not posted.
  • Soiled tableware is used for obtaining additional food from a buffet.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
03/31/2011Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not sufficient to withstand repeated ware washing.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
01/25/2011Complaint
  • Critical: Packaged food is not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Employee did not use least possible hand contact while preparing food.
  • Critical: Hot water is not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment as required.
  • Critical: Flies are present in the establishment.
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Bulk containers are not properly labeled.
  • Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.
  • An easily accessible and readable data plate is not affixed to the ware washing machine.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are not air-dried.
  • Clean equipment/utensils are not stored as to eliminate exposure to splash, dust, or contamination
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.
  • Cloths used for wiping spills are used for other purposes.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Soiled linens are not kept in clean , non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags.
01/11/2011Routine
  • Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.
06/28/2010Reinspection
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Roaches are present in the establishment.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Equipment and utensils are being cloth dried.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • Hand wash lavatory is not accessible
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
06/21/2010Complaint
  • Critical: Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Ice that is used as cooling medium for foods or cooling coils is being used for consumer use.
  • Food scoop is constructed without a handle.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.
03/24/2010Routine
  • Critical: Food for hot holding and service was held at a temperature of less than 135°F.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment, utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.
  • An accurate ambient air temperature-measuring device is not provided.
  • Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.
  • Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location.
  • Single-service and single-use articles are reused
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • A sanitizer test kit is not provided to accurately measure the concentration in mg/L or parts per million of sanitizing solution provided.
  • In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.
  • Plumbing is not maintained.
  • The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.
  • The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
09/02/2009Routine
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: In a mechanical warewashing operation, the water temperature of the final rinse is less than 180?F.
  • Critical: In a mechanical warewashing operation, the water temperature on a single tank, stationary rack, single temperature machine is not at or above 165?F.
  • Critical: Utensil surface temperature of 160? F is not being achieved.
  • Critical: A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.
  • Critical: Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was using tobacco products in a food preparation, storage or service area.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
  • Employee's outer clothes are not clean.
  • Critical: Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.
  • Critical: Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked.
  • Critical: Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical: In a mechanical warewashing operation, the water temperature of the final rinse is less than 180?F.
  • Critical: In a mechanical warewashing operation, the water temperature on a single tank, stationary rack, single temperature machine is not at or above 165?F.
  • Critical: Utensil surface temperature of 160? F is not being achieved.
  • Critical: A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.
  • Critical: Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.
  • Critical: Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time.
  • Critical: Employee was using tobacco products in a food preparation, storage or service area.
  • Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  • Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations.
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
  • Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.
  • Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.
  • Floors are not clean.
  • Lockers or suitable facilities are not provided / used for storage of employees personal items, clothing and other possessions.
  • Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.
  • Employee's outer clothes are not clean.
02/11/2009Routine

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